Need Brakes - Dealer or Other

The Brake Pad Indicator on my '99 A6 just went on.

I've been bringing it to the dealer for most eveything from $100+ oil
changes (ouch) to $1800 preventative timing chain R&Rs. There's a 90K
mile tune up coming soon too (the car has 87K miles on it).

Anyway, I'm thinking about starting to *not* go to the dealer for
everything. Any thoughts on having the brakes done elsewhere (in my
case, I'd be bringing it to the AAA-owned AutoMark Center - I trust them
with my other vehicles).

Thanks in advance for your valued opinions.

....Mike

....Mike wrote:
> The Brake Pad Indicator on my '99 A6 just went on.
>
> I've been bringing it to the dealer for most eveything from $100+ oil
> changes (ouch) to $1800 preventative timing chain R&Rs. There's a 90K
> mile tune up coming soon too (the car has 87K miles on it).
>
> Anyway, I'm thinking about starting to *not* go to the dealer for
> everything. Any thoughts on having the brakes done elsewhere (in my
> case, I'd be bringing it to the AAA-owned AutoMark Center - I trust them
> with my other vehicles).
>
> Thanks in advance for your valued opinions.

Unless it's a warranty/recall issue, DON'T EVER take it to a dealer.

E.P.

....Mike wrote:

> The Brake Pad Indicator on my '99 A6 just went on.
>
> I've been bringing it to the dealer for most eveything from $100+ oil
> changes (ouch) to $1800 preventative timing chain R&Rs. There's a 90K
> mile tune up coming soon too (the car has 87K miles on it).
>
> Anyway, I'm thinking about starting to *not* go to the dealer for
> everything. Any thoughts on having the brakes done elsewhere (in my
> case, I'd be bringing it to the AAA-owned AutoMark Center - I trust them
> with my other vehicles).
>
> Thanks in advance for your valued opinions.
>
> ...Mike

Using an independent is just fine but you should ask the AutoMark what
experience they have with Audi. If not I would recommend checking with other
Audi owners int he area to find an independent that is experienced with Audi and
has a good reputation.

On Fri, 01 Dec 2006 11:48:33 -0500, ...Mike wrote:

> The Brake Pad Indicator on my '99 A6 just went on.
>
> I've been bringing it to the dealer for most eveything from $100+ oil
> changes (ouch) to $1800 preventative timing chain R&Rs. There's a 90K
> mile tune up coming soon too (the car has 87K miles on it).
>
> Anyway, I'm thinking about starting to *not* go to the dealer for
> everything. Any thoughts on having the brakes done elsewhere (in my
> case, I'd be bringing it to the AAA-owned AutoMark Center - I trust them
> with my other vehicles).
>
> Thanks in advance for your valued opinions.
>
> ...Mike

I always take my car for the schedule maintenance. Nothing beats have it
done by the Dealership when time comes to sell it. As for the breaks. I
would suggest only buying OEM breaks. You just can't go wrong and you can
most likely find a cheap set on-line. Changing breaks should not be that
big a deal and I would think any shop could handle it.


--

Regards
Robert

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Robert wrote:
> On Fri, 01 Dec 2006 11:48:33 -0500, ...Mike wrote:
>
> > The Brake Pad Indicator on my '99 A6 just went on.
> >
> > I've been bringing it to the dealer for most eveything from $100+ oil
> > changes (ouch) to $1800 preventative timing chain R&Rs. There's a 90K
> > mile tune up coming soon too (the car has 87K miles on it).
> >
> > Anyway, I'm thinking about starting to *not* go to the dealer for
> > everything. Any thoughts on having the brakes done elsewhere (in my
> > case, I'd be bringing it to the AAA-owned AutoMark Center - I trust them
> > with my other vehicles).
> >
> > Thanks in advance for your valued opinions.
> >
> > ...Mike
>
> As for the breaks. I
> would suggest only buying OEM breaks. You just can't go wrong and you can
> most likely find a cheap set on-line. Changing breaks should not be that
> big a deal and I would think any shop could handle it.

If you can't properly spell 'brakes' even when the message to which
you're replying has it quoted right in front of you, you should not be
offering advice on how to replace them. Even more so when you haven't
a clue what you're talking about. There are plenty of aftermarket
brake pads ranging from equivalent to much better than, OEM.
--
C.R. Krieger
Been there; done that.

C.R. Krieger wrote:
> Robert wrote:
> >
> > As for the breaks. I
> > would suggest only buying OEM breaks. You just can't go wrong and you can
> > most likely find a cheap set on-line. Changing breaks should not be that
> > big a deal and I would think any shop could handle it.
>
> If you can't properly spell 'brakes' even when the message to which
> you're replying has it quoted right in front of you, you should not be
> offering advice on how to replace them. Even more so when you haven't
> a clue what you're talking about. There are plenty of aftermarket
> brake pads ranging from equivalent to much better than, OEM.

Curmudgeon.

:P

E.P.

On Mon, 04 Dec 2006 12:55:52 -0800, Ed Pirrero wrote:

>> If you can't properly spell 'brakes' even when the message to which
>> you're replying has it quoted right in front of you, you should not be
>> offering advice on how to replace them. Even more so when you haven't
>> a clue what you're talking about. There are plenty of aftermarket
>> brake pads ranging from equivalent to much better than, OEM.
>
> Curmudgeon.

He is not worthy of a reply. He is most likely still trying to
figure out what this word means.


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Regards
Robert

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Robert wrote:
> On Mon, 04 Dec 2006 12:55:52 -0800, Ed Pirrero wrote:
>
> >> If you can't properly spell 'brakes' even when the message to which
> >> you're replying has it quoted right in front of you, you should not be
> >> offering advice on how to replace them. Even more so when you haven't
> >> a clue what you're talking about. There are plenty of aftermarket
> >> brake pads ranging from equivalent to much better than, OEM.
> >
> > Curmudgeon.
>
> He is not worthy of a reply. He is most likely still trying to
> figure out what this word means.

The joke's on you, actually.

He knows EXACTLY what the word means, and he is a long-time contributor
to a.a.audi.

I happen to agree completely with his assessment.

E.P.

1995 UrS6

Ed Pirrero wrote:
> Robert wrote:
> > On Mon, 04 Dec 2006 12:55:52 -0800, Ed Pirrero wrote:
> >
> > >> If you can't properly spell 'brakes' even when the message to which
> > >> you're replying has it quoted right in front of you, you should not be
> > >> offering advice on how to replace them. Even more so when you haven't
> > >> a clue what you're talking about. There are plenty of aftermarket
> > >> brake pads ranging from equivalent to much better than, OEM.
> > >
> > > Curmudgeon.
> >
> > He is not worthy of a reply. He is most likely still trying to
> > figure out what this word means.
>
> The joke's on you, actually.
>
> He knows EXACTLY what the word means, and he is a long-time contributor
> to a.a.audi.
>
> I happen to agree completely with his assessment.

Thank you, EP. You also know I am not satire-impaired and I am, in
fact, *honored* to be termed a curmudgeon by the likes of you. =;^)
--
C.R. Krieger
(Usually a Smartass©, but a Curmudgeon© today)

Just to finish the thread,

I *did* wind up taking it to the AAA-owned
AutoMark. I felt very comfortable when I
left there at $702 for new brakes/rotors
all around.

The car feels great (as I would expect) -
time will tell, but my comfort level is high.

Thanks for all the input...

....Mike




....Mike wrote:
> The Brake Pad Indicator on my '99 A6 just went on.
>
> I've been bringing it to the dealer for most eveything from $100+ oil
> changes (ouch) to $1800 preventative timing chain R&Rs. There's a 90K
> mile tune up coming soon too (the car has 87K miles on it).
>
> Anyway, I'm thinking about starting to *not* go to the dealer for
> everything. Any thoughts on having the brakes done elsewhere (in my
> case, I'd be bringing it to the AAA-owned AutoMark Center - I trust them
> with my other vehicles).
>
> Thanks in advance for your valued opinions.
>
> ...Mike