Jerome

Just been quoted this for replacing the front pads and discs (which caused an MoT failure) on my bug eye WRX (52 plate).

I personally think this is ridiculous, as half the above quote is for the pads alone. Surely if you're changing the discs, changing the pads is hardly any extra work at all. I've specified only standard parts also.

I want to source the parts and do the fitting myself, but I'm not sure how difficult the discs are to replace. Is this a major job and does it require any specialist tools?

monkeysan

could be right, on my ibiza the pads were the same price as each disc



speak to Alyn @ AS Performance - he will sort you out

Jerome

Looking at AS Performance's website, it would appear you can source the parts (cheapest) for less than £100. The rest must be labour then.

I've changed sets of pads before (inlcuding my classic Scoob) in around half an hour, so how long can discs take?

The guy who quoted me charges around £60 an hour labour.

D1CCY

To get the discs off you only need to undo the 2 caliper bolts and support the caliper so it doesn't strain the hose. Make sure the hub face is nice and clean before replacing disc. Caliper bolts 59 ft-lb and worth using a bit of medium strength threadlock for peace of mind. Scoobyclinic only charge £30/hr labour. I would expect an experienced mech to only take an hour to do this. Takes me about 2 hours as I'm picky about cleaning and copperslipping.

Aztec Performance Ltd

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No more than 1-2 hrs labour.

OE replacement bits can be had for much cheapness.

dynamix

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or for a similar price get some superb Performance Friction discs and pads (also from ASP if you are speaking to him)

Jerome

Cheers for the replies guys. Going to get the parts and fit myself (probably from AS Performance).

OE parts from Subaru were £218 for discs and pads, so the labour isn't as bad as I thought. Still going to get the bits and fit myself though.

richiewong

If you ring Alyn his prices are usually much better then the website quoted ones

Jerome

Rung Alan and have got the pads and discs ordered. Much much cheaper than Subaru kit and better quality too.

mcbainna

Which discs / pads did you go for Jerome, I'm planning the same job myself and will be phoning Alan tomorrow.

Jerome

Can't remember the name, but they are the least expensive (cheapest) ones he does. Came to £165 including delivery. They are still better than the Subaru set that comes to £220.

Turbo_T

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gotta do mine soon £525 for discs and pads think ya self lucky lol that dont inclued fittin

lordharding

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£525 for pads /discs !!!!!!!!!!!111

At Alans had full service ,MOT and new back discs /pads for less then that

and nobody can stop as fast as Lordy


Most of the Cumbrian scoobs as well as TTS use Alan beacause he is a decent bloke that doesnt charge silly prices

Turbo_T

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its where im gettin them from lol but i got prodirve front cailpers with 330mm discs

Norman Dog

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I'll second that, got quoted £450 for main dealer service, only £250 from him

Paddi70

Any think over £400 is getting pretty close to robbery IMO. Unless you putting on serious anchors.
As a lot of PPL on here do it might be about time you learn't how to use a spanner or two. i know breaks are important, but there are not that difficult to replace, and there are loads of threads on here, PROJECTS, that will tell you what and how.
Can save you up to £150 on a £400 job by a garage.

Jerome

Fitted my new pads/discs last night.

With the right tools, the job was pretty easy. Took a while to get one of top caliper bolts lined up so it would thread in, but apart from that a dead easy job.

Saved around £300 for a couple of hours work.