Rotors & Brake Pad replacement cost?

**goodoleboy** · 03-06-2019 11:10 AM

My 2014 S4 has about 49,000 miles on it. I don't drive it too hard, but I clearly needed four new rotors and brake pads. I chose to go with ceramic pads based on all the positive feedback here on these forums. I just paid about $1,240 for everything. Is that a reasonable price or did I just get taken to the cleaners? This is an independent shop and they've always done good quality work for me over the years. And no, I don't have the ability or desire to do any of this myself. This was just a little more than I was expecting to pay. Thanks in advance for your feedback.

**airjordan223** · 03-06-2019 11:25 AM

That seems a bit high. Did they give you a part cost and labor breakdown?
Did you get OEM rotors or aftermarket?

**Jamen** · 03-06-2019 11:27 AM

Depending on the brand of rotors and pads along with labor that sounds right.

I paid $656 for stoptech rotors and pads (all 4 sets). For a professional install they usually charge an hour for the front and an hour for the rear so overall you are looking at 300 to 400 on install depending on the shop. That places you at 1,000 to 1,100 or so before tax

**Audibot** · 03-06-2019 11:36 AM

I recall Audi wanting $600something to replace brakes on my B7 back in 2010. Doesn't seem outrageous if the aftermarket quality is good!

**chilort** · 03-06-2019 12:01 PM

I think I was quoted $1000 by my Audi dealer for front brakes. That's how I justified buying the VAG-COM tool from Ross Tech and Apikol front rotors (if I'd pay this much to Audi, I'll spend that much, do it myself, and get what I want). I think you got hosed.

**Silver Streakin** · 03-06-2019 12:55 PM

It depends upon what pads and rotors were used, and the labor rate. And did they also flush the fluid?

Post the invoice; otherwise impossible to tell.

$500-600 in parts. 1/2 hr per corner. 1/2 hr to bleed. Test drive and hopefully bed in. Yeah, could easily be right in the range.

Jobs like these are why it's great to DIY and it's half the costs.

**ekinkopf** · 03-06-2019 01:09 PM

Dealer just quoted me $2200...IMG_7455.JPG

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**Envy187** · 03-06-2019 01:14 PM

Originally Posted by ekinkopf

Dealer just quoted me $2200...IMG_7455.JPG

CRIMINALS.

**berndtj** · 03-06-2019 02:17 PM

I often buy the parts myself (link to OEM rotors and pads).

https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/aud...r-b8s4brakefr1

Then have shop install. Should save you quite a bit!

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**jimrobbington** · 03-06-2019 02:20 PM

Ouch! I ordered meyle rotors, akebono pads for all 4 corners from FCP Euro, AND had them installed at a local shop for about $600 all in.

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**Brians1128** · 03-06-2019 02:23 PM

You guys are better off doing the B9 s4 brake upgrade.

**rustyrizzo** · 03-06-2019 04:14 PM

Originally Posted by Brians1128

You guys are better off doing the B9 s4 brake upgrade.

What is the b9 s4 upgrade?

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**nunya** · 03-06-2019 11:30 PM

Originally Posted by rustyrizzo

What is the b9 s4 upgrade?

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https://www.audizine.com/forum/showt...r-Installation

**nycaudi** · 03-07-2019 01:19 AM

Originally Posted by ekinkopf

Dealer just quoted me $2200...IMG_7455.JPG

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lmfao here in ny its a little bit more from the stealership...but they tell you its because of the epb. lmfao....i got better rotors, pads and a brake fluid flush for about a G at a great indy shop!

**grovlet** · 03-07-2019 09:33 AM

Cost me about $1K - with full StopTech Cryo Rotors / Portfield R4s Pads / Stainless Lines Upgraded Fluid / & Install......

So yeah Dealer = RIDICULOUS......

Note: Stop Tech Cryo Rotors & Portfield Pads are some of the most expensive parts as to price - they are worth it - but goes to show that even with expensive part options it's WAAAAAAY less in cost to get far better parts and install outside of dealer.....

**audiyyc** · 03-07-2019 09:35 AM

Buy em yourself and install. Super easy.

**ekinkopf** · 03-07-2019 10:38 AM

Dealer=2200. QuickJack from Home Depot right now$1100+Brake kit from fcp euro$375=$1475. Woo hoo! guess who’s adding a new tool to the garage. Thanks for the input gents.

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**DufraineMK6** · 03-09-2019 03:24 PM

Originally Posted by audiyyc

Buy em yourself and install. Super easy.

Agreed. Ordered a kit from ecs for little under 600 with military discount, bought a new vagcom cable for 200 and did the install myself along with some vag com mods. I can also run logs. Couldn’t be happier. Tons of info/videos on the process. After you take off the wheels it’s only two bolts and a screw to replace pads in the rear. Not a complex process.

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**Whitee** · 03-09-2019 06:14 PM

Originally Posted by ekinkopf

Dealer=2200. QuickJack from Home Depot right now$1100+Brake kit from fcp euro$375=$1475. Woo hoo! guess who’s adding a new tool to the garage. Thanks for the input gents.

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Yeah tell the wife it’s 2200 haha

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