3mm on brakes. OK?

[kerry3113]

The garage have told me that I have 3mm on my front brakes left. Now I know nothing and this doesn't sound like a lot to me. Is it ok for a while. They have said that my rears need doing before so I take it that they are less.
Thanks in advance,
Kerry

 

[dholdi]

I would be looking to replace them at that thickness tbh.

 

[kerry3113]

That was my first thought but garage say as I only do 5000 a year at the most, it's good for now. How much would you expect to pay for a front and back set? They said I need discs and pads all round.

 

[dholdi]

They will be ok for now just dont forget about them.
As for prices, dont take this as gospel as I dont know the exact model but I would say around £50ish for the pads and £100ish for the discs for standard stuff ( total for front and back, pattern parts ).
Plus fitting of course if you cant do it yourself - couple of hours labour.

 

[kerry3113]

Owwww I have a 54 2.0 FSi. They quoted me £150 for the front and another £150 for the back. After just spending £250 getting it through an MOT (engine problems and 2 new tyres) I could do with waiting til next month, but want to make sure I'm not being ripped off!
Thanks for the reply.

 

[dholdi]

Seems a little steep that, are they a Seat dealer ?
If so then they will be using genuine parts and their labour rates will be quite high.
Best advice is have a shop around, see if there is an independant vag garage around your way.

 

[kerry3113]

No. It's a local garage but they said they get their parts from VW/Seat. Hmmmm....what to do! Look around I think.

 

[Viking]

Genuine dealer supplied prices are available here.

There's a "How to" guide available here for the rears. Fronts are easier.

 

[kerry3113]

Thanks. Will check out prices but the How To guides are not for me. I am ashamed to say I use Halfords for even changing bulbs!!!! Bet you are shouting at your screen now!

 

[dholdi]

Halfords

 

[kerry3113]

The most I do for my car is feed it and water it. I even get someone else to wash it! I'm handy in the house though and can build furniture, decorate, the lot...but cars...no! I did once manage to change a fuse (only because Halfords laughed at me and said no!)

 

[Viking]

Halfords....

 

[CrispDust]

Get yer fingers dirty!

 

[Slimy]

Even if you don't do the work yourself, perhaps if you mentioned where you were some kind soul might offer to do it for you for a few quid.

3mm is getting to the point where they could do with being replaced, I wouldn't wait a year to get them done but another month or so should be fine.

 

[kerry3113]

Owwwww now there's an idea. I'm in DUkinfield, whihc is near Ashton-Under-Lyne. Any willing soul????

 

[Viking]

Bit far from North Yorks then, I'm afraid.

Edit: Although I can recommend someone in Royton (Oldham) for you. He's not gonna do it for pennies, but he's well recommended and genuine, and the job will be right when it's done.

 

[skordys]

priced for back brake set in Kwik-fit £69 live guarranty for shoes so shoes always gonna be free for that car. my altea 1.9 2005

cheers

 

[Viking]

Mate, I wouldn't trust Kwik Fit with a steel wheel and ask them to put a tyre on the right way round. I would never let them loose with a whole car while I still have a hole in my arse.

 

[Big Ejit]

You can always see what feedback your local garage gets on here if they are listed:-

http://www.goodgaragescheme.co.uk/home

Dave at SERE motors is the best for genuine parts by far even including the delivery charges. Got front discs and pads + delivery to Birmingham for £50 less than walking in and buying them from my local dealer 2 miles away. Get the parts from Dave and a local garage to fit them.

 

[tinky]

Just DIY it mate. Nothing easier than changing front disks and pads. I paid 80ish inc vat for rear disks and pads (parts only), from GSF, brembo branded. Good quality for very good price. Front ones would cost you just a little bit more. Search forums for disks and pads change guide, i'm sure i've seen it somewhere. If not here, try briskoda or tdi club. Very similar brakes, guide for any audi, skoda, vw will do. And trust me, it is really easy. And you'll be well proud of yourself as well.