New Brakes + New Tires

kenct11 · 08-08-2008, 06:40 AM

Just got back from Audi of Brookline for my 35k scheduled maintenance on my '06 A4 2.0T Quattro . They're telling me I need 5 new tires because of dry cracking. They're pretty close to the wear strip anyways and i'm already on a spare (damn nail), so i was pretty much expecting that. For the new tires, 235/45-17, they're quoting me @ $800 installed & balanced. This seems kind of high, doesn't it? My bigger problem is that i need new pads and rotors all around. I thought this is a little premature since i'm only at 35k but maybe my sense of how much they wear is way off. For this they quoted me at $1400!!! This seems way too high and I'm looking to get quotes from a non-dealer. Any suggestions for a good shop around the Boston/North Shore area? Are my expectations for how much this should cost way off? Any help would be appreciated! Thanks!

4Driver4 · 08-08-2008, 06:44 AM

kenct11 · 08-08-2008, 06:48 AM

that's part of the problem. i can't do the brakes myself cuz i don't have the space or tools to do so.

JimmyC83 · 08-08-2008, 06:49 AM

this was a while ago, so numbers are a bit off, but you can 'google' all of them for contact info

link to new england shops

kenct11 · 08-08-2008, 06:57 AM

awesome.
thanks jimmy

SuperAvant · 08-08-2008, 07:16 AM

Aftermarket friendly, rates are better, and dont have attitudes just extremely busy!

http://www.enhancedstreetperformance.com

SuperAvant · 08-08-2008, 07:28 AM

GDawgA4 · 08-08-2008, 08:21 AM

can run anywhere from under $10 - $50 each wheel/tire. I hear BJs or Costco is quite under priced for mount and balance.

Brakes can be done by yourself with simple hand tools really. Just need to rent the caliper tool from Autozone and return when you're done, free. Not much space is needed either. Rotors all the way around would probably be about $200 IIRC and about the same for pads (depends on what pads you get). Spend about $400 on parts for the brakes.

I dunno about rotors at 35k...unless this is your second set of pads already all the way around. Generally, a rotor lasts 2 sets of pads. But I've heard bad things about Brookline of Audi, maybe they're just trying to make a quick buck off of you.

Jon-1.8t · 08-08-2008, 08:22 AM

GDawgA4 · 08-08-2008, 08:24 AM

at 97k right now. I think they're trying to pull a quick one over him unless he does a lot of braking. I could see the pad wear but not rotor(s).

08-08-2008, 06:44 AM	#2
4Driver4 Tech Guru Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 32,303	Brakes = DIY Tires = anywhere is cheaper than the dealer __________________ 4Driver4 "Never give up the throttle until the bitter end." -RC 2005 A6 Sedan Q 3.2 (wife's whip) 2000 A4 Avant Q 2.8 (daily driver) 2003 Mini Cooper S (Fun!) 1995 Mazda Miata: the anti-Audi 1999 Mazda Miata SSB: track beotch 2003 GMC Yukon Denali XL: the anti-earth 2004 Dodge Dakota: hey, at least it's stick and 4x4

08-08-2008, 06:48 AM	#3
kenct11 New Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 3	Re: Brakes = DIY Tires = anywhere is cheaper than the dealer that's part of the problem. i can't do the brakes myself cuz i don't have the space or tools to do so.

08-08-2008, 06:49 AM	#4
JimmyC83 AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Chowdaah and Red Sox! Posts: 7,422	to pre-answer for alot of others, these places are our places of choice. this was a while ago, so numbers are a bit off, but you can 'google' all of them for contact info link to new england shops __________________ I drive a Green A6 that drinks gasoline like it's coffee.

08-08-2008, 06:57 AM	#5
kenct11 New Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 3	Re: to pre-answer for alot of others, these places are our places of choice. awesome. thanks jimmy

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08-08-2008, 08:21 AM	#8
GDawgA4 AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Boston MA Posts: 9,149	Tires will be about $400-$450 from tirerack. Depending on the shop you go to, mount and balance can run anywhere from under $10 - $50 each wheel/tire. I hear BJs or Costco is quite under priced for mount and balance. Brakes can be done by yourself with simple hand tools really. Just need to rent the caliper tool from Autozone and return when you're done, free. Not much space is needed either. Rotors all the way around would probably be about $200 IIRC and about the same for pads (depends on what pads you get). Spend about $400 on parts for the brakes. I dunno about rotors at 35k...unless this is your second set of pads already all the way around. Generally, a rotor lasts 2 sets of pads. But I've heard bad things about Brookline of Audi, maybe they're just trying to make a quick buck off of you. __________________ 2013 Q5 2.0T Ibis \| Chestnut \|\| Prem+ \| MMI Nav \| B&O \| Keyless 2011 A4 2.0T Quattro AT8 Quartz \| Black \|\| Prem+ \| Titanium \| NAV Mods: APR Stg 1 \| 034 turbo hose \| Huper Optik \| Blinder M25 \| Escort 9500xi 1995 90 Quattro Sport 5-speed Past: 2007 A7 2.0T 2006 S4 25quattro 2005 1.8T Quattro 6-speed

08-08-2008, 08:22 AM	#9
Jon-1.8t AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 12,804	35k for rear brakes... LMAO... the audi dealership is on crack __________________ FS B5 UCC Rob Knob 1998.5 A4 1.8t Quattro/Manual (Big Turbo) 1998.5 A4 2.8 Avant Quattro/Manual (DD) 2006 Nissan Frontier 4x4 / 6 Sp Manual EPL Tuned \|\| Dyno \|\| Engine Pics \|\| A4 CAPS \|\| Turbo Setup

08-08-2008, 08:24 AM	#10
GDawgA4 AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Boston MA Posts: 9,149	Well, my rear pads have been done at 30k intervals in the rear but still on original rotor at 97k right now. I think they're trying to pull a quick one over him unless he does a lot of braking. I could see the pad wear but not rotor(s). __________________ 2013 Q5 2.0T Ibis \| Chestnut \|\| Prem+ \| MMI Nav \| B&O \| Keyless 2011 A4 2.0T Quattro AT8 Quartz \| Black \|\| Prem+ \| Titanium \| NAV Mods: APR Stg 1 \| 034 turbo hose \| Huper Optik \| Blinder M25 \| Escort 9500xi 1995 90 Quattro Sport 5-speed Past: 2007 A7 2.0T 2006 S4 25quattro 2005 1.8T Quattro 6-speed

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