How Much is reasonable

[russt]

Hi all
I own a forfour diesel it needs new discs all round i have been quoted £248
it seems a bit dear but how much should i be looking at and anyone know where i can get this done in the manchester area
tty
russ

[Messerschmitt Owner]

Re: How Much is reasonable

it's only a car! I mean it, any garage, and I truly mean any garage can change discs and pads. Some have even made a business out of doing brakes cos it only takes a muppet to change them! Take it to Merc and all they'll do is get the girl from reception to do it (it's that easy) and charge you £100 an hour while paying her minimum wage!

Get the hint - mind you - four discs, 2 pairs of pads and a couple of hours labour and it isn't looking too bad (you are getting pads too, aren't you?)

here's a smiley cos I think I may have been a bit OTT while passing on this public information message!

[10:45PM]

Re: How Much is reasonable

what he said

£100 for the discs >> http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/c/Sm...ce/Brake-Discs

and pads probably another £20 front and £20 rear - you can search for them yourself :smile:

[10:45PM]

Re: How Much is reasonable

and anyone know where i can get this done in the manchester area
tty
russ

On your driveway

a very easy and basic job

[MrPoo]

Re: How Much is reasonable

On your driveway

a very easy and basic job

Assuming they have the tools, and the know-how

If you've never so much as changed a wheel before, doing brake discs without any idea what you're doing is a tad stupid don't you think?

[fat_rick]

Re: How Much is reasonable

I would heartily recommend Mastertech Assist (google for 'em) as a Manchester smart specialist who don't take the piss. They look after my roadster for me these days.

[10:45PM]

Re: How Much is reasonable

maybe, maybe not

It was a suggestion , if he's got a modicum of knowledge and a spare 1/2 afternoon, then go for it.

He can at least go and get the parts beforehand and pay for them directly

[J500ANT]

Re: How Much is reasonable

I thought rear brakes on a forfour were a pig to do?

[lil.smartie]

Re: How Much is reasonable

I thought rear brakes on a forfour were a pig to do?

Can be without the right tools and not knowing what you are doing!

Just cos I managed discs & pads on my Panda 10 yrs ago doesn't mean I'd know what I was doing if I tried on my forfour tomorrow! (luckily we have a workshop & mechanics )

Price sounds ok to me though for all round (do pads too though!)

Kate

[Mitchturbo FFO Timelord]

Re: How Much is reasonable

Hi all
I own a forfour diesel it needs new discs all round i have been quoted £248
it seems a bit dear but how much should i be looking at and anyone know where i can get this done in the manchester area
tty
russ

The price sounds resonable, but i will say this...

Go to every garage you can find, And ask for a quote on how much they would charge you in total...

That way, you know where you stand! Hehe...:goodlk:

[StevRS]

Re: How Much is reasonable

Buy the parts and go to your local ATS or similar and have a chat. I'd imagine they'll fit them for about £40 cash