V8 rear brake pads replacement cost?

[divetheworld]

This website was a bit of a revelation to me, might aswell post it again seeing as these topics are getting bumped.
http://www.servicethecar.com/

[yeti]

Gareth135R said:

Bonkers!

Why? Should they fit them for free? The breakdown is simple, AM main dealers have high hourly rates, no more than the rest of the industry though.

[Lunablack]

Gareth135R said:

Quoted £502 for rear pads fitted at my local Aston dealership today.
Bonkers!

Bonkers indeed.....

I can buy new rear AM pads for £125.95 delivered to my door......

I can fit them in 1 hour max..and video it... And I've got 2 knackard knees

How that comes to £500 quid is a complete piss take.

[ds2000]

^ I agree. Rear pads with the correct equipment are all of 30mins a side. So unless they are charging £250 an hour with a massive markup, £500 is insane.

[bogie]

you sure they havnt quoted for all rear pads including handbrake ?

thats about 2x what It should be, even at a dealer

Had mine done last at an indy a couple of years back, rear pads, handbrake pads, all in was £280ish

[albany]

£510 inc VAT quote today at main dealer. Rear pads only no discs and no handbrake pads. That seems to be the going rate in South East.
Will be getting it up on my own ramp at the weekend!

[Ken Figenus]

Can anyone kindly recommend any sources as mine will need 4 new disks and pads soon - nice Xmas hols job. Not averse to upgraded pads without wires as me and service garage always keep a close eye anyway. Is there any advantage to Rapides S type disks (slotted) I wonder?

[NickXX]

The pads cost me £147 earlier in the year for Pagids. Very easy to change (easier than Bmw pads)- there are some good guides knocking about.

ETA- got them from cp4l.co.uk.

[Ken Figenus]

Who makes the OEM ones guys?

Like that CPL site "Brake pads form a vital part of the disc brake system" NSS!

[bogie]

OEM pads are Pagid RS 4-2-2

[leerandle]

Ken Figenus said:

Can anyone kindly recommend any sources as mine will need 4 new disks and pads soon - nice Xmas hols job. Not averse to upgraded pads without wires as me and service garage always keep a close eye anyway. Is there any advantage to Rapides S type disks (slotted) I wonder?

Ken, I would always start with Rick at BMG automotive. He's the go to guy for brake discs/pads wear sensors etc.

After that always worth a check on Euro car parts with their never ending sales.

[Ken Figenus]

Thanks guys

[fvert]

And what about the porterfield r4-s? Less dust apparently...

[Veg]

Rear pads ordered from Rick at BMG. He even beat the staff discount at Aston! Top bloke

M

[Shnozz]

Weirdly this thread came up in a google search I did this morning as I need new pads soon. Had bookmarked Rick's details!

[huntsen]

Veg said:

Rear pads ordered from Rick at BMG. He even beat the staff discount at Aston! Top bloke

Do you have his website/e-mail address/phone no please?

[leerandle]

His details are:

BMG Autoparts

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Tel: [phone]

[huntsen]

Many thanks.

[Herbs]

Good timing

Just been quoted £910 for rear pads and handbrake pads

[Shnozz]

Herbs said:

Good timing

Just been quoted £910 for rear pads and handbrake pads

Comical