09-06-2016, 11:06 AM
Last edit by: IB Advertising
See related guides and technical advice from our community experts:
- Audi A6 C6 How to Replace Brake Pads Calipers Rotors<br>Step by step instructions for do-it-yourself repairs.
Brake pads/rotors replacement cost ?
07-10-2010, 05:12 AM
#1
AudiWorld Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Nothern Virginia
Posts: 137
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Brake pads/rotors replacement cost ?
Hello,
The light regarding my brake pads (2006 A6 4.2 s-line) came on so I went to get an estimate (at a local gas garage - I will go to NTB next) to replace them. I was told that now, you need to replace the rotors along with the pads (they told me that they do not resurface rotors anymore and that rotors are just too soft for the brake pads these days). Here is the estimate I got
Front: labor $ 167, parts $571
Rear: labor $279, parts $812
Four wheel brake system flush: $119
Total $1775 What ????
This seems crazy high. What are people paying these days for such a job?
Thx
The light regarding my brake pads (2006 A6 4.2 s-line) came on so I went to get an estimate (at a local gas garage - I will go to NTB next) to replace them. I was told that now, you need to replace the rotors along with the pads (they told me that they do not resurface rotors anymore and that rotors are just too soft for the brake pads these days). Here is the estimate I got
Front: labor $ 167, parts $571
Rear: labor $279, parts $812
Four wheel brake system flush: $119
Total $1775 What ????
This seems crazy high. What are people paying these days for such a job?
Thx
07-11-2010, 06:54 PM
#4
AudiWorld Member
When I did my brake job I got upgraded performance rotors for $350. Pads were for $118 for the front, $66 for the rears. And I paid $160 for labor. So total was just shy of $700.
07-12-2010, 09:11 AM
#5
AudiWorld Member
I got Akebono ceramic pads from placeforbrakes.com (you might have to call them for the rears). IIRC, total for pads was about $150. They are amazing - no more brake dust. I got Brembo rotors on Ebay for a total of $200. Had a local shop install the fronts for a couple hundred bucks, so only $550 spent so far. They said I can get some more miles out of the rears, so I'll put those parts in later (most likely at the dealer due to the tool needed to release the e-brake). It pays to buy the parts yourself and use an indy shop for the install, provided they have the expertise.
07-12-2010, 02:16 PM
#6
AudiWorld Member
Hello,
The light regarding my brake pads (2006 A6 4.2 s-line) came on so I went to get an estimate (at a local gas garage - I will go to NTB next) to replace them. I was told that now, you need to replace the rotors along with the pads (they told me that they do not resurface rotors anymore and that rotors are just too soft for the brake pads these days). Here is the estimate I got
Front: labor $ 167, parts $571
Rear: labor $279, parts $812
Four wheel brake system flush: $119
Total $1775 What ????
This seems crazy high. What are people paying these days for such a job?
Thx
The light regarding my brake pads (2006 A6 4.2 s-line) came on so I went to get an estimate (at a local gas garage - I will go to NTB next) to replace them. I was told that now, you need to replace the rotors along with the pads (they told me that they do not resurface rotors anymore and that rotors are just too soft for the brake pads these days). Here is the estimate I got
Front: labor $ 167, parts $571
Rear: labor $279, parts $812
Four wheel brake system flush: $119
Total $1775 What ????
This seems crazy high. What are people paying these days for such a job?
Thx
07-13-2010, 03:10 AM
#7
AudiWorld Junior Member
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Charleston, SC
Posts: 26
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Solid rotors can be planed, but this really only needs to be done if there is a vibration. Little grooves in rotors usually don't hurt performance. Rotors only need to be replaced if they are too thin. When you do get new rotors and pads, be sure to bed them in properly right away. There is a lot of information on the internet on how to do this.
Trending Topics
07-14-2010, 01:33 PM
#9
AudiWorld Member
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Milford, NH
Posts: 173
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I got front and rear Akebono's from placeforbrakes.com, and concentric rotors for front and rear from them as well. About $425 or so. $240 installation by my local indy shop, so $665 for rotors and pads replaced on front and rear.. great stuff!
03-03-2013, 06:09 PM
#10
AudiWorld Newcomer
Join Date: Mar 2013
Posts: 1
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
can't you share the name of your shop?