Brakes
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1st Gear
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 13
Brakes
Hi,
I brought my car in today to the Audi dealer and was told I will need to replace my front brakes "very soon".
They quoted me $600 for parts and labor. My question is, do you guys recommended I get this fix at the dealer?
Would youguys trustMidas, Meinakeor any of the brakes shopsto do qualitywork?? If so, which wouldyou recommend?
Thank you very much for your inputs!
I brought my car in today to the Audi dealer and was told I will need to replace my front brakes "very soon".
They quoted me $600 for parts and labor. My question is, do you guys recommended I get this fix at the dealer?
Would youguys trustMidas, Meinakeor any of the brakes shopsto do qualitywork?? If so, which wouldyou recommend?
Thank you very much for your inputs!
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1st Gear
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 13
RE: Brakes
I should had mentioned that I'm not mecanically inclined at all. I don'teven have the tools, time, or know-how to get started.
I admire you guys for being able to do all this work, but it's something I won't even mess with...LOL
Thanks a lot!
I admire you guys for being able to do all this work, but it's something I won't even mess with...LOL
Thanks a lot!
RE: Brakes
ORIGINAL: namieka
Hi,
I brought my car in today to the Audi dealer and was told I will need to replace my front brakes "very soon".
They quoted me $600 for parts and labor. My question is, do you guys recommended I get this fix at the dealer?ouch. find a shop in your area that specializes in Audis if poss, if not find that does euros in general. I had my front rotors and pads replaced for like $375.
Would youguys trustMidas, Meinakeor any of the brakes shopsto do qualitywork?? If so, which wouldyou recommend?no.
Thank you very much for your inputs!
Hi,
I brought my car in today to the Audi dealer and was told I will need to replace my front brakes "very soon".
They quoted me $600 for parts and labor. My question is, do you guys recommended I get this fix at the dealer?ouch. find a shop in your area that specializes in Audis if poss, if not find that does euros in general. I had my front rotors and pads replaced for like $375.
Would youguys trustMidas, Meinakeor any of the brakes shopsto do qualitywork?? If so, which wouldyou recommend?no.
Thank you very much for your inputs!
SoCal Crew Member
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 853
RE: Brakes
I spent $300 doing mine myself and i even upgraded to Brembo rotors 
Although in your case i would say go to some of those cheaper places and check there shops out, if they are typical knuckle head types who have only ever worked on fords and chevys then i would say be safe and spend the extra money(i know its so much easier to say but in the long run you save) Go ask them if they have ever worked on Audi's or mercedes or BMW's (if they say "ya we can work on them" tell them "NO! have you ever actually WORKED on them") Just be smart if there just a bunch of kids running around with wrenches then go elsewhere
Although in your case i would say go to some of those cheaper places and check there shops out, if they are typical knuckle head types who have only ever worked on fords and chevys then i would say be safe and spend the extra money(i know its so much easier to say but in the long run you save) Go ask them if they have ever worked on Audi's or mercedes or BMW's (if they say "ya we can work on them" tell them "NO! have you ever actually WORKED on them") Just be smart if there just a bunch of kids running around with wrenches then go elsewhere
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Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 8,355
From: Orlando, FL
RE: Brakes
ORIGINAL: oettinger1919
I spent $300 doing mine myself and i even upgraded to Brembo rotors
Although in your case i would say go to some of those cheaper places and check there shops out, if they are typical knuckle head types who have only ever worked on fords and chevys then i would say be safe and spend the extra money(i know its so much easier to say but in the long run you save) Go ask them if they have ever worked on Audi's or mercedes or BMW's (if they say "ya we can work on them" tell them "NO! have you ever actually WORKED on them") Just be smart if there just a bunch of kids running around with wrenches then go elsewhere
I spent $300 doing mine myself and i even upgraded to Brembo rotors
Although in your case i would say go to some of those cheaper places and check there shops out, if they are typical knuckle head types who have only ever worked on fords and chevys then i would say be safe and spend the extra money(i know its so much easier to say but in the long run you save) Go ask them if they have ever worked on Audi's or mercedes or BMW's (if they say "ya we can work on them" tell them "NO! have you ever actually WORKED on them") Just be smart if there just a bunch of kids running around with wrenches then go elsewhere
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SoCal Crew Member
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 853
RE: Brakes
ohhh the ignorance.... Its about how other people respect your car. When some dumbass with a GED can get hired at one of those discount shops they dont "care" about your car. They just try to get **** done quickly. And especially when they are working on a high end car you better believe the thought crosses there mind to go for a little joy ride in your car since the fastest **** they ever seen is there buddies honda. Trust me its happened to me before. Its not about the brakes its about some retard joy riding your car around town for 2 hours.