PeteL 0 Posted August 8, 2011 Chaps Before I phone around my local garages, what would you expect to pay for a standard set of rear discs and pads for a VR6 fitted by a specialist? Cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KADVR6 0 Posted August 8, 2011 very very easy DIY job mate, dont forget to do the bearings while your there. Seriously wont take you longer than an hour to do. karl Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PeteL 0 Posted August 8, 2011 i know mate but I dont have access to tools plus im not the most confident mechnically so usually takes me 3 times longer than most people! haha life is abit hectic at the aswell at weekends so finding the time is tricky. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Critical_Mass 10 Posted August 8, 2011 (edited) Yeah v easy to.do. though can be tough to get the carrier bolts off. so i would replace these also cos u could end up mangling them getting them off. Sorry you responded just before i did :-/ took me ages to do it on my phone Edited August 8, 2011 by Critical_Mass Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
emu 0 Posted August 8, 2011 cheap pads over here if you quick enough http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300584699937&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT Discs about 30-50 quid, Brembo for 45 quid http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rear-Brembo-Brake-Discs-VW-CORRADO-2-9-VR6-87-95-/270754048829?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3f0a32eb3d Fitting, usual price 50+ per side Remember to replace bearings and abs rings Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PeteL 0 Posted August 8, 2011 Cheers guys, much appreciated Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Bacon 5 Posted August 8, 2011 Prices for the rear bearings have shot up recently. Up from £25 a side to near £45! Unfortunately anything other than genuine bearings are a false economy as you'll be replacing them again within a month! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Critical_Mass 10 Posted August 8, 2011 I got a pair of SNR bearings (£22 each), pair of rear pagid discs and pair of pagid pads, original price of £102 at EuroCarParts. Mates employee discount got me them for £55. Which brings me onto saying - there's a thread if you search where a CF member has set up an account for CF to get discount (i assume), i dont know how much discount. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8vMatt 1 Posted August 8, 2011 Rear Discs Genuine £14 per side Bearings per side £18 ABS rings per side £11 Pads set £20 All these from TPS a few months ago. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Critical_Mass 10 Posted August 8, 2011 What bearings where they matt? They werent Vortech were they. I got a Vortech for £18 off my mechanic and am told its a budget one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8vMatt 1 Posted August 8, 2011 What bearings where they matt? They werent Vortech were they. I got a Vortech for £18 off my mechanic and am told its a budget one. Mine were from TPS, came in lovely VW boxes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Critical_Mass 10 Posted August 9, 2011 ah OEM then. Good price if they're genuine. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites