2000 A3 brake pads - cost to replace?

Front pads are so easy to change, you could do it yourself in 20 minutes. The dealer will not charge more than that.

Ronald

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.

And the rest :)

Labour in most Audi dealers is £100 an hour, plus parts plus VAT, don't expect much change from £200 :(

And the danger of needing disks which may double it !

Richard

plus the advice your rear pads are looking low & they recomend new disks all round, been there!

Steve.

I went to an independent: £273 for new discs (corroded) on front + 4 pads and an MOT. Not too bad I suppose.

Wise decision to use an independent. I paid £200 for front disks and pads on my A4 2.8 Quattro at an independent so your price sounds ok.

Richard

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.

Ken