Cost of brake discs and pads

JustAnotherSaver

clive0510 said:

as with most things in life get what you pay for.

Not always true. Depends on whether you do the job yourself or not and as has been mentioned, not everyone has the knowledge and confidence to do so. 

You could pay top whack and think hey I've got not only the best parts but also a great mechanic. 
What you may have paid for is trash parts that the cowboy mechanic has charged top whack for and has cut corners in the process of doing the work. 

Only way you can 100% guarantee is if you can do it yourself or if the person doing it is absolutely 100% honest guy. 

Anamox

Try "who can fix my car"... it should be everyone's first stop before they do anything on their car, whether it be an MOT or an engine replacement.

You'll get quotes from local garages who dare publicise their prices/allow their garage to be independently reviewed and vetted, which gives you an idea of a good price and allows you to make an informed judgement.

I can tell you that those prices for your Nissan are bad though, it makes no sense in the front being less expensive than the back too... they're charging you more at the back when the rear brakes are smaller and cheaper, labour isn't any extra even allowing for the handbrake to be released.

mattyprice4004

ElephantBoy57 said:

arcon5 said:

Are these dealership prices or something.... front and rear pads and discs I'd expect to be about 150 parts plus 3 hrs labour 300 max

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FOR-NISSAN-JUKE-1-5-DCi-1-6-2010-2014-FRONT-REAR-BRAKE-DISCS-PADS-SET-NEW/202396185934?fits=Cars+Year:2014|Car+Make:Nissan|Model:Juke

NISSAN JUKE 1.5 DCi 1.6 (2010-2014) FRONT & REAR BRAKE DISCS & PADS SET = £120

People pricing up unbranded eBay sh*te parts are the problem - they’ll be absolute junk. 

Amazing how people want to cut corners on such vital parts! 

AdrianC

mattyprice4004 said:

ElephantBoy57 said:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FOR-NISSAN-JUKE-1-5-DCi-1-6-2010-2014-FRONT-REAR-BRAKE-DISCS-PADS-SET-NEW/202396185934?fits=Cars+Year:2014|Car+Make:Nissan|Model:Juke

NISSAN JUKE 1.5 DCi 1.6 (2010-2014) FRONT & REAR BRAKE DISCS & PADS SET = £120

People pricing up unbranded eBay sh*te parts are the problem - they’ll be absolute junk. 

Amazing how people want to cut corners on such vital parts! 

Indeed. The parts I priced up to more than twice that were from a reputable seller, and were reputable brand parts. Cheap rubbish would have been less, sure. But not that much less.

There is no way a full set of four discs and pads can be bought for the same price as just a pair of decent front discs. Even own-brand rubbish is just north of £40 each.

https://www.mister-auto.co.uk/brake-discs/nissan/qashqai/qashqai-ii-j11-j11-1-6-dci-131hp-2013/
Bolk - £41, TRW - £50, ATE - £55, Bosch - £60. Per disc.