Cost to replace strut mounts

**Golf13Comfort** · 31-07-2021, 01:35 PM

Hey guys. I got quoted 1350$ by vw north shore to have my strut mounts and bearings replaced because the suspension is clunking at low speeds and around turns. Considering I’ve seen this type of work being done before the cost sounded crazy to me. It’s a 15 minute job on each side. And it’s a relatively small part. What are you thoughts on this quote? And what do you think is a fair price to have the top mounts and bearing replaced?

**Golf13Comfort** · 31-07-2021, 01:42 PM

Oh also i got quoted 770$ for front rotors and pads. Thoughts? And do the rotors actually need to be replaced? Their thickness i think was around 24mm

**Lucas_R** · 31-07-2021, 05:13 PM

Strut mount and bearings - that quote is insane. The parts can be purchased from AutoInstruct for about $250 and you can change them yourself if you have some basic tools. Otherwise 1-2hr labour cost from a mechanic.

I did them myself recently on my Mk7 GTI.

With you being in Sydney there are so many independent VW specialist mechanics you could use.

As for your brakes quote, that seems reasonable for genuine disks and pads and labour. But you could buy aftermarket disks for about $150 and then high quality pads for $100-150 and get the mechanic to change them at the same time you do the strut mounts and bearings.