My S4 needs brakes..
09-17-2018, 05:19 PM
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My S4 needs brakes..
So my brake pad wear warning came on today in my B9 S4.
The car is leased and Audi wants $800 to do my rears and $1,200 to do my fronts. My question is, do I have to replace the rotors and pads with OEM equipment? If I opt to go aftermarket, I will most likely be using OEM pads and aftermarket rotors.. Will this suffice for my lease return in 2 years?
Also, I'm approaching my 20K mile service, Audi quoted me $750. Can I have this service performed by my mechanic? Obviously using OEM fluids etc...
This is my first Audi lease, and I am not familiar with their practices.. I have had BMW's in the past and never death with stuff like this...
Any advice appreciated. Thanks!
The car is leased and Audi wants $800 to do my rears and $1,200 to do my fronts. My question is, do I have to replace the rotors and pads with OEM equipment? If I opt to go aftermarket, I will most likely be using OEM pads and aftermarket rotors.. Will this suffice for my lease return in 2 years?
Also, I'm approaching my 20K mile service, Audi quoted me $750. Can I have this service performed by my mechanic? Obviously using OEM fluids etc...
This is my first Audi lease, and I am not familiar with their practices.. I have had BMW's in the past and never death with stuff like this...
Any advice appreciated. Thanks!
09-17-2018, 05:25 PM
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The 20k mile service looks like nothing but an oil change, pollen filter ($20 DIY), brake fluid change, and a bunch of worthless checks that the dealer will skip. You could probably get the oil change and brake fluid change done for no more than $200-250 at an indy shop. Honestly, $750 for that service seems like robbery.
09-17-2018, 08:18 PM
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I had the pads replaced at 17k miles. The dealer wanted to do rotors too for $2300 all in. I have a supplemental service contract that covers brakes that cost $900 when I bought the car. It took two days but the dealer honored the contract (the dealer where I bought the car was bought by another dealer group). Once they agreed to honor the contract, suddenly I didn’t need rotors.
I have since done some research. You can get the front pads online for $175 per and the rears for $75 per. Rotors are $100 per front and I can’t recall for the rear. Add a few hours of labor, and I still can’t get anywhere near $2300 even with SoCal labor rates.
I have since done some research. You can get the front pads online for $175 per and the rears for $75 per. Rotors are $100 per front and I can’t recall for the rear. Add a few hours of labor, and I still can’t get anywhere near $2300 even with SoCal labor rates.
09-18-2018, 02:38 AM
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I had the pads replaced at 17k miles. The dealer wanted to do rotors too for $2300 all in. I have a supplemental service contract that covers brakes that cost $900 when I bought the car. It took two days but the dealer honored the contract (the dealer where I bought the car was bought by another dealer group). Once they agreed to honor the contract, suddenly I didn’t need rotors.
I have since done some research. You can get the front pads online for $175 per and the rears for $75 per. Rotors are $100 per front and I can’t recall for the rear. Add a few hours of labor, and I still can’t get anywhere near $2300 even with SoCal labor rates.
I have since done some research. You can get the front pads online for $175 per and the rears for $75 per. Rotors are $100 per front and I can’t recall for the rear. Add a few hours of labor, and I still can’t get anywhere near $2300 even with SoCal labor rates.
Did you replace all 4 pads and leave your rotors with 17k on them? How are they holding up any squeaks or weird noises?
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09-18-2018, 05:58 AM
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09-18-2018, 05:59 AM
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Is it expected for the brakes to wear so quickly in this car that replacement is needed in less than 20k miles? That seems rather extreme.