Brake Replacement Rip-off

bobfen · 07-11-2007, 07:03 PM

While my A6 was n having the cylinder head replaced (see previous post) the garage told me my brakes were wearing out - they only had about 5-9,000 miles left......

If I got them changed while the cylinder head was being replaced, I could get a £150 discount to, wait for it, £698.00!

Anybody know where I can get the brakes done for decent value for money?

Bob

mavala · 07-12-2007, 12:22 PM

Have a look at the following link.
Seems more reasonable to me

eBay.co.uk: SET205 AUDI A6 FRONT BRAKE DISC AND PAD KIT (item 150139104486 end time 14-Jul-07 21:54:56 BST)

Roley140 · 07-14-2007, 05:27 AM

A right rip-off have a look at eurocarparts web site for the parts, in most cases they will also be original fittment parts too, and the pads discs are not difficult to change if you have a basic aptitude for mechanics and a few basic tools.

**Badger61** · 07-14-2007, 02:59 PM

Be careful as those are not the correct brakes for your car!

mavala · 07-14-2007, 04:02 PM

That's quite obvious if you read the description (1997-2001).
But it says " Give me a call with your car's details to check fitment. We have a large stock available"

audiowner · 07-14-2007, 04:05 PM

Whip your car round to these guys.
They always do my brakes & even though it's a 180 mile round trip for me, it pays.
You will get the job done properly, promptly and at a good price.
They have won Audi Independent Awards

indago sat nav~indago satellite navigation~indigo sat nav supplier~audi car repairs buckinghamshire

01753 655011
Phil Pool
T.a.p. Audi
Audi Specialists
26 Langley Park Rd
Iver Bucks
SL0 0QR

Excellent guys and they won't fleece you !

bobfen · 07-18-2007, 03:51 AM

thanks for the advice chaps

Bob

07-11-2007, 07:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
bobfen Newbie Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sussex, England Posts: 3 Gallery: (0)	Brake Replacement Rip-off While my A6 was n having the cylinder head replaced (see previous post) the garage told me my brakes were wearing out - they only had about 5-9,000 miles left...... If I got them changed while the cylinder head was being replaced, I could get a £150 discount to, wait for it, £698.00! Anybody know where I can get the brakes done for decent value for money? Bob

07-14-2007, 04:05 PM	#6 (permalink)
audiowner Full Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 120 Gallery: (0)	Whip your car round to these guys. They always do my brakes & even though it's a 180 mile round trip for me, it pays. You will get the job done properly, promptly and at a good price. They have won Audi Independent Awards indago sat nav~indago satellite navigation~indigo sat nav supplier~audi car repairs buckinghamshire 01753 655011 Phil Pool T.a.p. Audi Audi Specialists 26 Langley Park Rd Iver Bucks SL0 0QR Excellent guys and they won't fleece you ! __________________

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07-12-2007, 12:22 PM	#2 (permalink)
mavala Senior Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hereford UK Posts: 168 Gallery: (0)	Have a look at the following link. Seems more reasonable to me eBay.co.uk: SET205 AUDI A6 FRONT BRAKE DISC AND PAD KIT (item 150139104486 end time 14-Jul-07 21:54:56 BST)

07-14-2007, 05:27 AM	#3 (permalink)
Roley140 Full Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Berkshire Posts: 77 Gallery: (0)	A right rip-off have a look at eurocarparts web site for the parts, in most cases they will also be original fittment parts too, and the pads discs are not difficult to change if you have a basic aptitude for mechanics and a few basic tools.

07-14-2007, 02:59 PM	#4 (permalink)
Badger61 Super Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 353 Gallery: (0)	Be careful as those are not the correct brakes for your car!

07-14-2007, 04:02 PM	#5 (permalink)
mavala Senior Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hereford UK Posts: 168 Gallery: (0)	That's quite obvious if you read the description (1997-2001). But it says " Give me a call with your car's details to check fitment. We have a large stock available"

07-18-2007, 03:51 AM	#7 (permalink)
bobfen Newbie Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sussex, England Posts: 3 Gallery: (0)	thanks for the advice chaps Bob

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