Front brake pads

[britaxcooper]

I know some of you might have read my last topic.

I changed my ex's sisters front pads today, anyway.

My god one of the easiest things ive ever done on a car!

So she got quoted £140 to changed just the front pads. Undo bolt lift caliper, push piston in, lift out pads, put new ones in, lower caliper and put the bolt back in.

I really would like to know where £140 comes from, how could it possibly be so much for such a simple task.

Anyway when i saw the pads i said they didnt need changing, but i did them anyway.

According to the garage that did her stamped service the problem was "Front brake pads worn low" also they mentioned a lip on the disc.

Anyway all 4 pads were pretty similar and by a quick guess this was probably the worst of the lot.

Do you really think this classes as "low"

Considering the pads i put in were only a few mm's thicker i think they saw her coming.

Is a trip to the garage equiped with the paperwork and set of 4 pads in order do you think?

 

[TomTom]

Trying to pull a fast one by the looks of it, they're nearly new I'd say

 

[edde]

They will say its a visual check so cannot be to blame.
£140 isn't to much realy its offically 0.6 hours accoring to Autodata (they have no reason to lie) then new pads are £40 from Renault so its about £100 labour which knowing what prices are charged although a lot isn't stupid.

 

[MRBILLYUK]

There's fcuk all wrong with those pads . Another 12 months wear left in them .

 

[Djw John]

f***s sake, perfecetly good pads there!!

Ive changed pads on someones car for £8 and half an hours work!