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Old 21st May 2012, 07:35 PM
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Default Cost for supply and fitting of discs, pads & caliper

Hi there. I have just been given an estimate for new front discs, pads and a caliper for my D2 3.7 Quattro Sport. It seems a tad on the high side to me at just shy of £1k all in. I have had no complaints at all with what is a reputable specialist in the past and will have a chat with them tomorrow. However, I was thinking it would be nearer £350 to £400 all in inc VAT, but perhaps I am being a bit optimistic? Has anyone else has similar work done recently? Thanks.
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does seem a tad high. I had front and rear discs and pads done, a new rear caliper, new CV boot and major service all for approx £1200, and genuine Audi parts used. Local independant.
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Just fitted a set of rear discs and pads to my D3 and cost just under £100
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Euro car parts were under 300 quid for discs and pads (pagid) for My D3 all round, and those were the more expensive 'big' discs. Then 2 hours labour to do all 4, maybe 3 at worst.
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Calipers are expensive. If it is Audi genuine parts the cost looks OK for me. I'd change brake hoses too.
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Oops... Missed the caliper They're not cheap if it's a new one... And maybe another hour's labour for the faffing about to swap it over, bleed etc.

Maybe not that horrendous a price if it's all geniune Audi
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Old 22nd May 2012, 07:10 AM
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Thank you all for your swift responses. Much appreciated.
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Old 22nd May 2012, 12:33 PM
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your calipers may be serviceable. Send them to Godspeed Brakes to see what they can do for you.

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your calipers may be serviceable. Send them to Godspeed Brakes to see what they can do for you.

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your calipers may be serviceable. Send them to Godspeed Brakes to see what they can do for you.

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Thats what i'd be looking to do. Some companys offer service exchange, so if you can't be without 8 for long you can send them yours when you get them off
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