New V8V Rear Brake Pads near London, Where?
Discussion
At my 2nd service 2 months and 400 miles ago I was told the V8V's rear pads had 40% left (unsure of exact amount) on the pads which we worked out at the time would calculate to a good 2,000 miles before they would need changing and that was the plan however the warning light is now on so it's time to get them changed.
From memory this is going to be something like £450 at a dealership and £300 at an indy, I'm not sure I have any particular reason to take it to a main dealership so are there any thoughts or recommendations for places near London? I'm happy to give a day to taking it somewhere and am expecting to call around the main places tomorrow but I'm yet to go near Aston indies but if it's exactly the same result there's no point in paying the extra £150.
Thanks for the advice, happy new year everyone!
Tim
From memory this is going to be something like £450 at a dealership and £300 at an indy, I'm not sure I have any particular reason to take it to a main dealership so are there any thoughts or recommendations for places near London? I'm happy to give a day to taking it somewhere and am expecting to call around the main places tomorrow but I'm yet to go near Aston indies but if it's exactly the same result there's no point in paying the extra £150.
Thanks for the advice, happy new year everyone!
Tim
Shmee said:
Seems they are more expensive than I first thought; main dealers are coming back at £600, indies at £450ish all inclusive but I've booked in and will be good to have that sorted.
I took my rear pads out to check and clean them up last week.... It took me 30 mins per side to jack, remove wheel, remove pads clean, check and replace..... Replace wheel and drop the car...So 1 hour, and I'm not a mechanic in a fully fitted out work shop....
New pads can be bought on line for between £200 and £250...
How they get to £600 quid is a mystery
Edited by Lunablack on Tuesday 3rd January 10:47
Shmee said:
Seems they are more expensive than I first thought; main dealers are coming back at £600, indies at £450ish all inclusive but I've booked in and will be good to have that sorted.
Where are you going Shmee? Nick Mee's are really very close to you, kind of Stamford Brook/Ravenscourt Park/Chelsea/Fulham/Hammersmith area!Shmee said:
Nicholas Mee is where I am booked in, never been but seems good.
Good choice, very nice people and Andrew knows his Gaydon-flavoured onions. Thery're doing all my Sarah Maynard stuff when it's ready and figured out the DBS bonnet issue for me when no-one else could!Say hi to Neal for me.
Sorry but even the indy quote seems sky high to me... Any back street garage could do this in an hour - I've seen someone at a dealer replace all four in an hour.
Buy the pads online and if you are not comfortable doing it yourself then nip into any backstreet garage and get them to sort. To be honest, if you note the jacking points (handbook) then there is no reason why any garage (including the dreader QuickFit and such like) couldn't fit them for you.
If you do decide to have a go at it all you need are some pads and a bit of grease (assuming the pads come with shims otherwise you will also need these).
1) Jack the car up and take the wheel off as per normal.
2) There are two small pins sticking out on the front face of the calliper, tap them back with a rubber mallet until they start to come out the other (back) side - eventually lose enough to just pull them out from behind. There is a retaining clip on the top of the pads that needs popped out (pay attention to which way up/round it came out). Then your pads should just wiggle free.
4) Take time to do the above as there are wear sensors attached to the bottom of the pads - you'll need to nip these off before you can fully remove the pad.
5) Depending on how worn your pads were you may have to push the pistons on the inside of the callipers back in. Use something metal/flat under you thumb.
6) Assuming shims already attached, put a dollop of high temp grease to the back of the pads on top of the shims and wiggle them back in.
7) Repeat 1-4 in reverse order.
8) Repeat 1-7 on other side.
9) Give the brake pedal a few pumps before you drive off to re-set the pistons.
10) Bed in pads as per manual.
Buy the pads online and if you are not comfortable doing it yourself then nip into any backstreet garage and get them to sort. To be honest, if you note the jacking points (handbook) then there is no reason why any garage (including the dreader QuickFit and such like) couldn't fit them for you.
If you do decide to have a go at it all you need are some pads and a bit of grease (assuming the pads come with shims otherwise you will also need these).
1) Jack the car up and take the wheel off as per normal.
2) There are two small pins sticking out on the front face of the calliper, tap them back with a rubber mallet until they start to come out the other (back) side - eventually lose enough to just pull them out from behind. There is a retaining clip on the top of the pads that needs popped out (pay attention to which way up/round it came out). Then your pads should just wiggle free.
4) Take time to do the above as there are wear sensors attached to the bottom of the pads - you'll need to nip these off before you can fully remove the pad.
5) Depending on how worn your pads were you may have to push the pistons on the inside of the callipers back in. Use something metal/flat under you thumb.
6) Assuming shims already attached, put a dollop of high temp grease to the back of the pads on top of the shims and wiggle them back in.
7) Repeat 1-4 in reverse order.
8) Repeat 1-7 on other side.
9) Give the brake pedal a few pumps before you drive off to re-set the pistons.
10) Bed in pads as per manual.
Taking them into an indie though provides a certain peace of mind. You'll get a proper AM-approved receipt for the work, you'll get pressures, lights and levels checked and also a quick once-over on the car. Plus at Nick Mee's you'll get a tour of the place and a good poke around the DB4 and DB5 they're restoring and a chat about how the market is, how the cars are selling and invites to the Goodwood trackdays or the Le Mans trip. It's part of an experience.
I take my Golf to a backstreet garage, it's what they're for. I take my Aston to an Aston specialist.
But whatever people are comfortable with!
I take my Golf to a backstreet garage, it's what they're for. I take my Aston to an Aston specialist.
But whatever people are comfortable with!
X7LDA said:
Sorry but even the indy quote seems sky high to me... Any back street garage could do this in an hour - I've seen someone at a dealer replace all four in an hour.
Buy the pads online and if you are not comfortable doing it yourself then nip into any backstreet garage and get them to sort. To be honest, if you note the jacking points (handbook) then there is no reason why any garage (including the dreader QuickFit and such like) couldn't fit them for you.
If you do decide to have a go at it all you need are some pads and a bit of grease (assuming the pads come with shims otherwise you will also need these).
1) Jack the car up and take the wheel off as per normal.
2) There are two small pins sticking out on the front face of the calliper, tap them back with a rubber mallet until they start to come out the other (back) side - eventually lose enough to just pull them out from behind. There is a retaining clip on the top of the pads that needs popped out (pay attention to which way up/round it came out). Then your pads should just wiggle free.
4) Take time to do the above as there are wear sensors attached to the bottom of the pads - you'll need to nip these off before you can fully remove the pad.
5) Depending on how worn your pads were you may have to push the pistons on the inside of the callipers back in. Use something metal/flat under you thumb.
6) Assuming shims already attached, put a dollop of high temp grease to the back of the pads on top of the shims and wiggle them back in.
7) Repeat 1-4 in reverse order.
8) Repeat 1-7 on other side.
9) Give the brake pedal a few pumps before you drive off to re-set the pistons.
10) Bed in pads as per manual.
+1 DIY it BTW there is a plastic/metal shim that goes between the pads and the pistons.Buy the pads online and if you are not comfortable doing it yourself then nip into any backstreet garage and get them to sort. To be honest, if you note the jacking points (handbook) then there is no reason why any garage (including the dreader QuickFit and such like) couldn't fit them for you.
If you do decide to have a go at it all you need are some pads and a bit of grease (assuming the pads come with shims otherwise you will also need these).
1) Jack the car up and take the wheel off as per normal.
2) There are two small pins sticking out on the front face of the calliper, tap them back with a rubber mallet until they start to come out the other (back) side - eventually lose enough to just pull them out from behind. There is a retaining clip on the top of the pads that needs popped out (pay attention to which way up/round it came out). Then your pads should just wiggle free.
4) Take time to do the above as there are wear sensors attached to the bottom of the pads - you'll need to nip these off before you can fully remove the pad.
5) Depending on how worn your pads were you may have to push the pistons on the inside of the callipers back in. Use something metal/flat under you thumb.
6) Assuming shims already attached, put a dollop of high temp grease to the back of the pads on top of the shims and wiggle them back in.
7) Repeat 1-4 in reverse order.
8) Repeat 1-7 on other side.
9) Give the brake pedal a few pumps before you drive off to re-set the pistons.
10) Bed in pads as per manual.
mikey k said:
+1 DIY it BTW there is a plastic/metal shim that goes between the pads and the pistons.
As Shmee says above, he is 'very unable to do this himself' - same for me, no experience, workshop space/tools/garage or training in mechanics means you don't start dicking around with your brakes!yeti said:
mikey k said:
+1 DIY it BTW there is a plastic/metal shim that goes between the pads and the pistons.
As Shmee says above, he is 'very unable to do this himself' - same for me, no experience, workshop space/tools/garage or training in mechanics means you don't start dicking around with your brakes!
Shmee said:
Nick Mee wanted £450...
I accept that there are owners out there that either can't or don't want to do basic jobs like this.... And that's fair enough
If you're earning the money to pay someone else then of course it makes sense not to waste your own time getting your hands dirty.... Plus not everyone has even a basic tool kit, or the location to even jack a car up and remove a wheel.....
Let's be honest.... Without basic knowledge or experience it can go very wrong.....
stuff can get damaged, or as we're talking about brakes here... Even worse could happen...In saying that, it pisses me off, that owners can get so ripped off..... £200 ish for pads, and £100 ish for fitting, is more than fair enough.... It really shouldn't cost anymore than this.. Even in London
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