# 2014 Audi A4 - do I need a brake specialist?

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-audi-a4-do-i-need-a-brake-specialist/174449>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** audi, a4\
**Created:** [January 23, 2021, 9:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-audi-a4-do-i-need-a-brake-specialist/174449 "2021-01-23T21:18:03Z")\
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**Author:** ![Givemeabreak](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/f07891/32.png) [@Givemeabreak](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Givemeabreak)\
**Post date:** [January 23, 2021, 9:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-audi-a4-do-i-need-a-brake-specialist/174449/1 "2021-01-23T21:18:04Z")

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I have a 2014 Audi A4 with breaks that are starting to squeak. For a break repair job, is it better to take it to the dealer or to a break specialist shop?

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**Author:** ![Purebred](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/purebred/32/46796_2.png) [@Purebred](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Purebred)\
**Post date:** [January 23, 2021, 9:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-audi-a4-do-i-need-a-brake-specialist/174449/2 "2021-01-23T21:25:34Z")

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I would **not** take it to a chain shop. You dealership **might** post prices online, either way compare prices. If you go with an independent and they have different quality levels of parts, get the best quality, it’s worth it if you plan to keep the car.  
It is also time to have your brake fluid changed.

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**Author:** ![Givemeabreak](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/f07891/32.png) [@Givemeabreak](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Givemeabreak)\
**Post date:** [January 23, 2021, 9:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-audi-a4-do-i-need-a-brake-specialist/174449/3 "2021-01-23T21:29:32Z")

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Thank you for your advise, Purebred.

What do you think of this Brake Advisor Blog post: [https://bit.ly/3o7PKER](https://bit.ly/3o7PKER)?

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**Author:** ![Purebred](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/purebred/32/46796_2.png) [@Purebred](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Purebred)\
**Post date:** [January 23, 2021, 10:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-audi-a4-do-i-need-a-brake-specialist/174449/4 "2021-01-23T22:43:53Z")

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They are not in my area. I am not qualified to say. I would, at the minimum check Yelp reviews for that chain. They **might** be good, but could be bad. The shops might be operated as a franchise, then you are at the mercy of the franchise owner.

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**Author:** ![Givemeabreak](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/f07891/32.png) [@Givemeabreak](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Givemeabreak)\
**Post date:** [January 23, 2021, 10:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-audi-a4-do-i-need-a-brake-specialist/174449/5 "2021-01-23T22:58:12Z")

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Thank you much, Purebred.