MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: V2 FAN on February 25, 2014, 07:16:17 pm

Title: Ed30 Discs & Pads
Post by: V2 FAN on February 25, 2014, 07:16:17 pm

Hi All

Just had 2 new tyres fitted to Eddie, whilst at Quick Fit I asked for a quote for new brake Discs and pads all round. The quote was around £560  :rolleye:

With that quote I called VW and they quoted £430  :stupid:

Just amazed, thought I'd save a few £'s going to KF but the main dealers turned out cheaper  :jumpmove:

Anyone else replaced the lot? Curious to see prices before I commit  :happy2:

Title: Re: Ed30 Discs & Pads
Post by: Coe on February 25, 2014, 07:32:32 pm

Are you any good with tools?

Buy the discs and pads and replace yourself. Relatively easy job, cheapest option and the satisfaction of doing the job yourself. Take your time clean up all parts as most garages won't spend the time to do this.

Just replaced my front pads. Easy job.

Videos on YouTube showing you a step by step instructions for mk5 gti's brakes if you're not sure.

Title: Re: Ed30 Discs & Pads
Post by: V2 FAN on February 25, 2014, 07:55:23 pm

Thanks Coe

I might just do that, it's about time I became more mechanical  :happy2:

Title: Re: Ed30 Discs & Pads
Post by: garrardrj on February 25, 2014, 08:02:45 pm

£430 by VW is a pretty good price i think , just to buy the fronts and pads would cost around £180 , say £100 for rears , then only £150 labour to get them to do it for you ?

Title: Re: Ed30 Discs & Pads
Post by: Coe on February 25, 2014, 08:19:16 pm

Shop around and consider some uprated aftermarket performance pads/discs. You might be surprised to see the difference in the price of that and genuine VW parts.

£150 for labour from VW for all four corners is not ridiculous.

Title: Re: Ed30 Discs & Pads
Post by: V2 FAN on February 25, 2014, 09:22:59 pm

Thanks Guys

Some great comments and suggestions  :happy2:

I got to say I was surprised with Kwick Fit being more expensive, probably helps to fund the lifetime replacement on the pads. Nothing for free   :rolleye:

Title: Re: Ed30 Discs & Pads
Post by: Scottymon on February 25, 2014, 09:28:39 pm

Do Kwik fit do 370mm drilled with Endless pads on lifetime replacement? :evilgrin:

Title: Re: Ed30 Discs & Pads
Post by: V2 FAN on February 25, 2014, 09:29:58 pm

Quote from: Scottymon on February 25, 2014, 09:28:39 pm

Do Kwik fit do 370mm drilled with Endless pads on lifetime replacement? :evilgrin:

 :signLOL: if only   :pomppomp: :pomppomp: