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Front discs and pads
Posted: Thu Oct 16, 2008 11:38 am
by SJRS4
Morning all.
After taking my car in to the local stealer recently in an attempt to have them cure the squealing/graunching noise that occurs when I brake (it sounds like I'm driving a ruddy bus!), I was informed that the front pads were 85% worn and that they felt the discs should also be replaced.
The cost for this was quoted as £1023. Is this roughly what everyone else has experienced? I don't mind paying for something if it's a fair price but I just thought I'd check first. Is there any reason that this has to be done by Audi i.e. warranty or could it be done by a specialist?
Thanks chaps.
RE: Front discs and pads
Posted: Thu Oct 16, 2008 12:37 pm
by pippyrips
Yes, from a Stealer, source and fit the parts independently for a cheaper result. A second opinion is never a bad thing either....
Posted: Thu Oct 16, 2008 12:57 pm
by pj_sibley
I got a quote from VAG Parts this morning on some new pads and discs for my B7 RS4 brake setup (on a B5 S4):
Pads: £185.97 + VAT + shipping (full set, 8 pads)
Discs: £259.32 + VAT + shipping (for each disc)
Total (incl. VAT + shipping): ~£840
Thankfully I only need pads but fitting the whole lot yourself looks like it'll save you almost £200 (if the price you were quoted include the labour?).
Posted: Thu Oct 16, 2008 2:10 pm
by tartan_rob
They are a piece of pish to fit as well. 40mins max each side..
Posted: Thu Oct 16, 2008 4:34 pm
by Awesome_Andy
How many miles has the car done on these discs and pads?
I just spoke to our local VAG parts trade centre. They came back with the discs at £292.21+VAT each and Pads at £187.36+VAT. We could supply and fit these at £995 all in.
Posted: Thu Oct 16, 2008 6:18 pm
by Andyuk911
Tartan_Rob wrote:They are a piece of pish to fit as well. 40mins max each side..
Rob, any special tools or procedure, just so I know - thanks
Posted: Thu Oct 16, 2008 7:15 pm
by tartan_rob
From memory - no. Decent toolkit and perhaps some good allen/star keys to remove the bolts that retain the pads.
Rob
Posted: Thu Oct 16, 2008 7:43 pm
by Virdee Autos
Can do front discs for £528.75 inc. VAT (225.00+VAT each) if that helps.
Maybe able to help on pads too, drop me a PM or call on 07950526592
Posted: Thu Oct 16, 2008 8:24 pm
by Andyuk911
Thanks will call when mine need doing
Posted: Thu Oct 16, 2008 8:41 pm
by Virdee Autos
No problems, give us a shout when your ready
Posted: Fri Oct 17, 2008 1:46 pm
by SJRS4
Awesome_Andy wrote:How many miles has the car done on these discs and pads?
I just spoke to our local VAG parts trade centre. They came back with the discs at £292.21+VAT each and Pads at £187.36+VAT. We could supply and fit these at £995 all in.
Andy, the car has done a little over 26,000 miles on the current discs and pads but only 8,000 with me at the wheel.
Thanks for the quote. I might be interested in having these fitted, whereabouts are you based?
Posted: Fri Oct 17, 2008 1:50 pm
by SJRS4
Guys, thanks very much for all the advice, much appreciated.
I'm definitely not going to attempt to fit the parts myself as I wouldn't have enough confidence in the job I'd done to drive the car like I do now!
Does anyone know of a good independent Audi specialist in the Notts/Derby area?
Posted: Fri Oct 17, 2008 4:26 pm
by George1976
Just had a quote from Audi Derby for all 4 discs + Pads...
£2248 fitted.
I'd be interested in a parts only quote from any trade chaps on here..
Posted: Fri Oct 17, 2008 7:15 pm
by klauster
thank god mine were replaced under warranty....
Posted: Sat Oct 18, 2008 5:08 pm
by rjkflyer
Klauster - how did you get warranty replacements??!!
My fronts were knackered at 11,000 miles and I (well company) had to pay. Fault of OEM pads which groove the discs is you let them wear to the pad warning light. I think that's a design fault, but Audi didn't.