Any idea how much a Northern UK Audi dealer might charge to replace brake pads, as my warning light just came on. The car has done 65K miles. Not sure whether I should just take it to an independent garage I have used, any advice there?
20 minutes is a bit optimistic if you've not done it before, and want to spend some time cleaning up the calipers. It *is* easy though. I'd estimate a dealer would probably sting you for about £80-100 including parts.
Personally, I'd do it myself with parts from ECP or GSF: If you don't fancy that, use the independent but insist on OE-quality pads- something like Pagid. I changed discs and pads on my A3 including a very thorough clean up, in a couple of hours, and the parts cost about £50 IIRC.
Slightly off topic...but not significantly so: My US spec 2000 A4 actually wore through the rear pads before the fronts. At 75K miles, I still have the original front pads in place with about 8mm of material left. You have to keep an eye on them as the rear pads do not have a thickness sensor.
Regarding the rotors: as long as the OP tends to the matter soon, it's not likely he will need them. That's the intent behind the sensor and warning indicator.
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