# 2018 Audi A4 - Four-figure brakes - PER END **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** audi\ **Created:** [January 18, 2022, 10:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-audi-a4-four-figure-brakes-per-end/181974 "2022-01-18T22:12:06Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![bbansal](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/6de8d8/32.png) [@bbansal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bbansal)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2022, 10:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-audi-a4-four-figure-brakes-per-end/181974/1 "2022-01-18T22:12:06Z")
I got Brake pad warning and dealership told me that brake’s needs to be replaced. They are quoting me approximate $1100 for rear wheels and $1300 for front. This sounds a lot, any recommendations if I shall to local shops or to a dealership? I live in Durham, North Carolina. ---
**Author:** ![VOLVO-V70](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/8e8cbc/32.png) [@VOLVO-V70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VOLVO-V70)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2022, 10:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-audi-a4-four-figure-brakes-per-end/181974/2 "2022-01-18T22:36:43Z")
Simple , get some estaments from some other places . Dealers are usually more expensive . ---
**Author:** ![texases](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/texases/32/862_2.png) [@texases](https://community.cartalk.com/u/texases)\ **Post date:** [January 19, 2022, 3:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-audi-a4-four-figure-brakes-per-end/181974/3 "2022-01-19T03:35:10Z")
Yep, search Google and Yelp for good Audi/VW mechanics in your area. ---
**Author:** ![wolyrobb](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/wolyrobb/32/45497_2.png) [@wolyrobb](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wolyrobb)\ **Post date:** [January 19, 2022, 3:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-audi-a4-four-figure-brakes-per-end/181974/4 "2022-01-19T03:38:46Z")
There’s a place called Euroclassics that appears to have been around a long time and might be worth a call to see what pricing they quote for the same service. From what Google reviews have been posted about the place. ---
**Author:** ![Cavell](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/cavell/32/43396_2.png) [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Post date:** [January 19, 2022, 4:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-audi-a4-four-figure-brakes-per-end/181974/5 "2022-01-19T04:00:29Z")
What is quote? Parts and labor? $1000 parts and $100 labor? Per end? ---
**Author:** ![PvtPublic](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/pvtpublic/32/13089_2.png) [@PvtPublic](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PvtPublic)\ **Post date:** [January 19, 2022, 9:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-audi-a4-four-figure-brakes-per-end/181974/6 "2022-01-19T09:40:52Z")
I hate to say this so bluntly, but…… You bought an expensive Euro luxury/sports car, you should expect Euro luxury/sport pricing. Other than that start calling around to independent shops, you should be able to beat the dealer quote, maybe by as much as half. Good luck. ---
**Author:** ![Cavell](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/cavell/32/43396_2.png) [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Post date:** [January 19, 2022, 8:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-audi-a4-four-figure-brakes-per-end/181974/7 "2022-01-19T20:52:58Z")
Replace pads. Not rotors. $400 ---
**Author:** ![Mustangman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/mustangman/32/44130_2.png) [@Mustangman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mustangman)\ **Post date:** [January 19, 2022, 10:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-audi-a4-four-figure-brakes-per-end/181974/8 "2022-01-19T22:32:42Z")
Factory pads and rotors for this car are $1200 retail from an internet supplier. 30% markup from the dealer makes $1560 for parts, $840 for 5.25 hours labor at $160 an hour for replacement and a brake fluid flush and fill and you are down the road. Buy expensive cars, get expensive maintenance. ---
**Author:** ![Scrapyard-John](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/f6c823/32.png) [@Scrapyard-John](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Scrapyard-John)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2022, 12:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-audi-a4-four-figure-brakes-per-end/181974/9 "2022-01-20T00:23:08Z")
> [@Mustangman](#): > > Factory pads and rotors for this car are $1200 retail from an internet supplier I bet they don’t stock those at Autozone… ---
**Author:** ![weekend-warrior](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/weekend-warrior/32/26122_2.png) [@weekend-warrior](https://community.cartalk.com/u/weekend-warrior)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2022, 12:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-audi-a4-four-figure-brakes-per-end/181974/10 "2022-01-20T00:32:21Z")
OP could try Powerstop brake pads. if they are good for corvettes they should be good for a A4. just a thought ---
**Author:** ![Mustangman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/mustangman/32/44130_2.png) [@Mustangman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mustangman)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2022, 12:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-audi-a4-four-figure-brakes-per-end/181974/11 "2022-01-20T00:35:44Z")
Actually… they DO stock them at Autozone. Cheaper parts. At least near me. All except the front rotors, those are special order. Surprised me. I figured all would be special order. ---
**Author:** ![Tester](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/tester/32/15976_2.png) [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2022, 1:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-audi-a4-four-figure-brakes-per-end/181974/12 "2022-01-20T01:41:41Z")
To do a brake job on your vehicle requires a factory level scan tool. This is because you have to command the electronic parking brake to go into the service mode so the rear caliper pistons are drawn into the calipers. And the type of brake wear sensors used also effects the price. So, unless you can find a shop that has the equipment to service your brakes, you’re at the mercy of the dealer Tester ---
**Author:** ![Carboncrank](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/carboncrank/32/9505_2.png) [@Carboncrank](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Carboncrank)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2022, 6:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-audi-a4-four-figure-brakes-per-end/181974/13 "2022-01-20T18:40:33Z")
unless the rotors are warped. The symptom would be a pulsing vibration in the brake pedal under braking. ---
**Author:** ![ledhed75](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/f6c823/32.png) [@ledhed75](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ledhed75)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2022, 8:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-audi-a4-four-figure-brakes-per-end/181974/14 "2022-01-20T20:15:39Z")
Again… buy an expensive car, expect expensive repairs. ---
**Author:** ![Barkydog](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/barkydog/32/2470_2.png) [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2022, 9:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-audi-a4-four-figure-brakes-per-end/181974/15 "2022-01-20T21:31:03Z")
> [@Carboncrank](#): > > unless the rotors are warped. The symptom would be a pulsing vibration in the brake pedal under braking. I do pads and rotors together, Like my grandfather said if you need eggs it does not matter the cost. ---
**Author:** ![texases](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/texases/32/862_2.png) [@texases](https://community.cartalk.com/u/texases)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2022, 9:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-audi-a4-four-figure-brakes-per-end/181974/16 "2022-01-20T21:48:34Z")
I agree, new rotors every time. I’m happy to spend on brakes and tires. ---
**Author:** ![keith](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/keith/32/5518_2.png) [@keith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keith)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2022, 6:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-audi-a4-four-figure-brakes-per-end/181974/17 "2022-01-21T18:22:41Z")
I don’t agree that new rotors are needed each time. They should be checked for wear and if the wear is more than half way between new and replace, then replace, otherwise reuse. I have found that the factory rotors are good for one pad replacement. Aftermarket rotors usually don’t last as long. ---
**Author:** ![NYBo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/nybo/32/17281_2.png) [@NYBo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NYBo)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2022, 9:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-audi-a4-four-figure-brakes-per-end/181974/18 "2022-01-21T21:02:12Z")
My rule of thumb is to replace them with every other pad replacement unless they are gouged or pitted. ---
**Author:** ![longhorns](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/49beb7/32.png) [@longhorns](https://community.cartalk.com/u/longhorns)\ **Post date:** [January 24, 2022, 10:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-audi-a4-four-figure-brakes-per-end/181974/19 "2022-01-24T22:52:12Z")
The only times to go to a dealer are for warranty or recall. You got screwed by getting an Audi. Find a small independent shop who will use after market parts. ---
**Author:** ![db4690](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/db4690/32/2583_2.png) [@db4690](https://community.cartalk.com/u/db4690)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2022, 4:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-audi-a4-four-figure-brakes-per-end/181974/20 "2022-01-26T04:57:58Z")
fwiw . . . I’ve had a lot of problems with aftermarket brakes Very few problems with factory brakes