Fitting time/cost for rear brake pads....

skodaman007 · 11-04-2007, 16:58

Just had new rear brake pads fitted by the main dealer in Nottingham, following on from a service a couple of weeks ago.

Cost of pads was, I think, reasonable at £25.00. But what I thought was an absolute rip off was the fitting charge - £67.00 !!!! This was one hours labour. And must not forget the VAT on top of parts and labour.

How long does it take to fit rear pads to a Superb? Have I been ripped off or what??

And as for the cost of the service, they had even charged me for screenwash fluid..... but when I pointed out the fact I had topped it right up to the brim the night before it went in for service they agreed not to charge for it!!

Would be interested to know what others think about the charge.

Tom_vRS · 11-04-2007, 17:00

I reckon they can be changed in 30 minutes, but to do a proper job (bit of a clean up, grease up etc), including time getting on and off the ramp etc, 1hr is about right.

£108 for a rear pad change isn't diabolical imho.

fluffy01016 · 12-04-2007, 08:57

You need a special winding tool to do the rear change. I cant remember what I paid for my pads from GSF car parts but I recon it was around £25. Took about 30 mins to do the change once I figured out about the need for the winding tool.

11-04-2007, 16:58	#1
skodaman007 Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 18 Members Car: Skoda Superb Elegance 1.9tdi Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Fitting time/cost for rear brake pads.... Just had new rear brake pads fitted by the main dealer in Nottingham, following on from a service a couple of weeks ago. Cost of pads was, I think, reasonable at £25.00. But what I thought was an absolute rip off was the fitting charge - £67.00 !!!! This was one hours labour. And must not forget the VAT on top of parts and labour. How long does it take to fit rear pads to a Superb? Have I been ripped off or what?? And as for the cost of the service, they had even charged me for screenwash fluid..... but when I pointed out the fact I had topped it right up to the brim the night before it went in for service they agreed not to charge for it!! Would be interested to know what others think about the charge. __________________ 2004 Superb 1.9tdi Elegance, Nightfire Blue, leather....

11-04-2007, 17:00	#2
Tom_vRS Briskodaholic Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Fenland, Cambridgeshire Posts: 11,553 Members Car: '97R BMW 328i Saloon Thanks: 682 Thanked 430 Times in 307 Posts	Re: Fitting time/cost for rear brake pads.... I reckon they can be changed in 30 minutes, but to do a proper job (bit of a clean up, grease up etc), including time getting on and off the ramp etc, 1hr is about right. £108 for a rear pad change isn't diabolical imho. __________________ 97/R BMW 328i in Boston Green.

12-04-2007, 08:57	#3
fluffy01016 1.21 Gigawatts! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Lincoln Posts: 433 Members Car: Super Elegance 1.9TDI Thanks: 1 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Fitting time/cost for rear brake pads.... You need a special winding tool to do the rear change. I cant remember what I paid for my pads from GSF car parts but I recon it was around £25. Took about 30 mins to do the change once I figured out about the need for the winding tool. __________________ 53 Plate Skoda Superb Elegance 1.9TDI PD130 - Black, Sat Nav and cream leather Mods done : 19" RS8 alloys, S2000 Aerial, Dragon Digital, Tints, V-maxx coilovers, Vrs indicators, chrome lower grille and De-badged rear

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