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

[Nick401]

Damn, your brake pads are costing more then my first car did.
Sounds expensive, maybe get pads without the sensors and check them every 10k kms.

[inzane]

And you weren't quoted for discs? Add another $500 each end to that.
Point to remember that a 2.5 ton Touareg with 330mm Brembro brakes is not a Golf at half that weight.

No, was told the disc are fine and don't need to be replaced.

Yeah, it's a monster.

[gslrallysport]

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?

That's kind of true, and also kinda of alot of scare mongering... The wear sensors, although a genuine part, are probably 99.99% made by a company called TRW, or one of their subsidiaries, like Remsa.

We supply Remsa parts, which are part of the TRW group of companies, and as good (if not better) than what comes standard. Will also come with the wear sensors, which as I said, is probably identical to the OEM one, which is probably made by TRW. Remsa are also becoming VERY popular on this forum with everything who's tried them, including a moderator who happens to be a mobile mechanic and now loves them... (I'm sure he'll pop up soon! :p)

There's a few options on Remsa pads to suit the Touareg, so I'll list them all up with prices, and you'll be able to see the difference. Let me know your exact model and details, and I'll let you know which ones are applicable, but I'll put them all up now for reference.

Front
Ver imagen $175
Ver imagen $180
Ver imagen $149
Ver imagen $145

Rear
Ver imagen $135
Ver imagen $139
Ver imagen $105

Nothing like the prices you've been quoted!

Any questions feel free to give us a bell on 1300 884 836.

Regards,
Greg

[inzane]

Damn, your brake pads are costing more then my first car did.
Sounds expensive, maybe get pads without the sensors and check them every 10k kms.

Nick, definitely... you can buy a car for that amount of money

GSLrally - thanks mate, but have sorted it out with Matt of Camden GTI already.

Thanks everyone for the responses which are very helpful.

[apom]

So, what price did u end up getting them for?

[inzane]

Got it done at Camden GTI for about half that price with OEM parts.