Does this price sound right?

[MonkeyVR6 0]

Got a quote from a place where I've had some work done before (http://www.hg-tuning-paderborn.de/index.htm) and they've quoted me €298 (£224) for 2 brakes discs and pads for the front of my 1995 Corrado VR6, this also includes labour. Just sounded a bit expensive to me especially considering I get 20% off as I don't pay German tax. :?

 

Any comments I'd be grateful!

[yorkshireone 0]

OEM parts?

[Supercharged 2]

Yeah, it's on the high side...

 

VAG discs and pads are about £100 over here plus 1 hours labour for a garage...

[VR6 0]

Had front discs and pads done on my VR a week or so back and the total cost including VAT and labour was £140. (independent garage)

[MonkeyVR6 0]

OEM parts?

 

Ah, I didn't think of that, I'll have to ask him. I had a feeling it sounded a bit pricy. Is there a huge difference between VW discs/pads and the cost of ones from GSF (for example)?

 

Last time I was there, and we were discussing my brakes, he did mention that he thought it was a good idea to change the brake fluid too...he mentioned something about having too much water in the brake fluid.

 

I'm buying 4 tyres from them too!

[yorkshireone 0]

Can make some healthy saving by going to GSF. Either way, like the others have said, it does sound a bit pricey. IIRC I paid £120+VAT for front disks and pads last time I had it done, and that was with VW parts.

 

Not too sure about the added labour of draining the system tho...

[Jim 2]

With two mechanics at it, shouldn't take even an hour to change brake fluid provided all the bleed nipples come undone!

[MonkeyVR6 0]

Went to a different garage today and I've got front discs and pads and 4 tyres for €466 (about £350). Result! Going to get them to change the brake fluid too. Woop! Woop!