Brake Pads ...

[Stevie]

Originally Posted by PsYcHe

Forgot yours was a D4.. so they're possibly be different... My D2 and D3 are integrated.

And yes, VAG don't make pads, but some of the aftermarket (Pagid being an example), aren't as good as OEM quality.

No problem, I really appreciate your feedback. I'm surprised that the pads need replacing at 27K. The last owner must have been standing on the brakes. I can see the front tyres have been replaced as they have more tread than the rears.

It seems that Pagid do make OEM pads for Audi A4 and A6?

I'm going to give my local Kwik Fit a go. I've used them for a number of years and they are ok for simple jobs and services. I work away alot and my wife has taken her car down with a leaking tyre or minor issue and they have been good, fixing minor leaks for free and balancing tyres for free. With no BS about needing a new tyre. A job like changing the front pads should be straight forward, even on an A8.

Where I live if a garage gets a bad reputation everyone will stop using it. People talk to each other up here.

I'll give a report on how I get on. I'm going to watch them do the work - In on Friday.

UPDATE: I rang a local Audi/VW specialist and they quoted me £260 for front pads. I guess if you have a labour intensive job they would be a good choice, but it looks like they are quoting list on parts.