R@L wrote:
> "Alex" > wrote in message
> ...
>> Any idea how much a Northern UK Audi dealer might charge to replace brake
>> pads, as my warning light just came on. The car has done 65K miles. Not
>> sure whether I should just take it to an independent garage I have used,
>> any
>> advice there?
>>
>> cheers
>>
>> Alex
>>
>>
>
> Front pads are so easy to change, you could do it yourself in 20 minutes.
> The dealer will not charge more than that.
>
> Ronald
>
>
20 minutes is a bit optimistic if you've not done it before, and want to
spend some time cleaning up the calipers. It *is* easy though. I'd
estimate a dealer would probably sting you for about £80-100 including
parts.

Personally, I'd do it myself with parts from ECP or GSF: If you don't
fancy that, use the independent but insist on OE-quality pads- something
like Pagid. I changed discs and pads on my A3 including a very thorough
clean up, in a couple of hours, and the parts cost about £50 IIRC.