Hmm... $1179AUD to replace the brake pads

[inzane]

Hi guys,

My first post here. Seems like this is a great community.

Well, the brake warning lamp of the Treg is on and my dealer checked the brakes, disc are fine but pads need to be changed. They quoted me the following:

$550 for the front pads
$360 for the rear pads
+ 2 hours of labour
= $1179 for the whole job.

It seems to be very expensive. They kindly explained that the brakes are attached to the sensors and new sensors are required. If I take it to someone else, make sure I use genuine pads with sensors etc. Does it normally cost that much to replace the pads only?

This is the first time I change brake pads for the Treg (done 32000KM) and any advice would be appreciated.

Oh, I live in Sydney and quoted from Artarmon. Don't mind traveling if I can get it done somewhere else cheaper ... sorry for the long post :-P