How Much?

[EvianBaby]

Would you expect it to cost to have the brake pads and disks replaced on all four wheels on 2003 Golf?

[andrew1707]

My 1.2 Ibiza (not a Golf but VAG anyway) just had front pads and disks changed at Halfords Autocentre for £170 inc vat (Kwikfit wanted £225)

[EvianBaby]

Oh buggers. That was a bit more than I was expecting, and that's only half the job.

[jake-the-peg]

Disks look like being about £15-30 each pads £12-45

www.eurocarparts.com

although it might depend on the actual type.

Call a few independant garages and ask for some quotes you might be surprised

[jake-the-peg]

For example my local ATS found a broken ball joint on my fiesta and told me the part was £75 - my local garage did the whole job for that.

The big names that people are worried about trusting garages and prey upon it.

Ironically its a "come to us you know our name you can trust us" sell

thing mst times you cant.

Best bet is to go by personal recommendation.

My view is that if you don't have that, you take a punt, go in and talk to them and if they seem open and straight give them a go.

Be suspicious if they can fit you in the same day - a good garage usually has a full job list for a fair few days

[ubasses]

http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/good-garages/

You could try the above and see if there any recommended garages in your area.

[Andyvon]

Hi EvianBaby,

I've rebuilt my 1984 Mk2 Golf over the course of this year. I fitted a complete new braking system- everything except the brake pedal and handbrake lever. The front discs were £12.50 each from Eurocarparts and the set of pads were £15. My car has drum brakes at the back but rear discs and pads would be much the same price.

I fitted them myself of course so if you pay someone you'll clock up some labour charges. It shouldn't take more than three hours at the very most to change four discs and pads - including cups of tea!

[AlBags]

Is there a GSF car parts outlet near you?