Dealer pricing - XC60 rear brake pads

[techwatcher]

Our XC60 went to the dealer for its third service and first MoT test yesterday. It passed the test with an advisory that rear brake pads were worn.

I was frankly astounded to be quoted £276 for rear pads replacement. I actually thought they had quoted for discs and pads but no, that's just for pads. Cost breaks down as 0.9 hours labour at £140/hr + VAT and c.£100 for the parts.

I am unable to do this work myself so time to look for a decent independent for this type of work methinks.

[Ulrikas PA]

£168 an hour labour - imagine a cambelt change price from that dealer.

I know someone from London who has cars serviced when on holiday (well up North) away from home !

Definitely look at the good independent Labour rate - you can still fit genuine pads.

[Philip Fisher]

If you can find 90 mins in your schedule it aint that hard to do yourself. You can also get a discount on genuine Volvo pads online.

[techwatcher]

Originally Posted by Philip Fisher

If you can find 90 mins in your schedule it aint that hard to do yourself. You can also get a discount on genuine Volvo pads online.

I would do it myself if I could. Sadly I am not physically capable of doing this work.

[Geozyg]

I am not 100% certain on this as I know supplies change over time to manufacturers but Brembo were supplying front pads to Ford/Volvo in the teens. And are a reliable manufacturer.
Which is odd as TRW supply the calipers for the V70 range but not the pads it seems.

[Clan]

Originally Posted by Geozyg

I am not 100% certain on this as I know supplies change over time to manufacturers but Brembo were supplying front pads to Ford/Volvo in the teens. And are a reliable manufacturer.
Which is odd as TRW supply the calipers for the V70 range but not the pads it seems.

Volvo tell the supplier what properties they want from the pads, so made to suit rather than off the self. They had brake nose on the early models so had a different mix which sorted it.

[Carabind]

Originally Posted by techwatcher

I would do it myself if I could. Sadly I am not physically capable of doing this work.

Where abouts are you in greater Manchester? If you can throw a postcode or town out, and also your mileage, maybe one of us can point you towards a few more friendly indie who can check the pad wear . (I can see some one has already quoted a couple of Hyde and Stockport)

Imho, if car is still in warranty, I would get the main dealer to do it
Otherwise they will void the warranty if there are future problems with say the callipers or any associated brake parts, especially if non Volvo pads are visible

It is also sad fact that ignorant mechanics here can ruin the callipers by force winding them back rather than using a diagnostic tool to do this safely

Try and get your 2-3 nearby dealers to quote. They may well try and beat their competitors to get your business.

It is often the case that main dealers factor in the fact that the pads will wear out before the next service and will quote “due diligence “ in scaring 5he bejesus out of some poor punter by quoting for work that could safely be done in 9:months time .

Unfortunately across all brands , the rear pads can display high wear rates (compared to the front) a quirk of the electric handbrake and also some car manufacturers biasing greater us of rear brakes to help comfort

PS If pad wear indicators were fitted this would mitigate your situation but sadly I don’t think they are .

[James77]

The upselling has been horrendous whenever car has been in for service/Mot. Sir, your pads/discs have been used more than once we recommend changing them. My response, are they an MOT advisory or failure? no, well no need to change them.

[techwatcher]

Originally Posted by Carabind

Where abouts are you in greater Manchester? If you can throw a postcode or town out, and also your mileage, maybe one of us can point you towards a few more friendly indie who can check the pad wear . (I can see some one has already quoted a couple of Hyde and Stockport)

We are near Oldham but happy to travel to a decent independent.

[Simmy]

Originally Posted by techwatcher

Our XC60 went to the dealer for its third service and first MoT test yesterday. It passed the test with an advisory that rear brake pads were worn.

I was frankly astounded to be quoted £276 for rear pads replacement. I actually thought they had quoted for discs and pads but no, that's just for pads. Cost breaks down as 0.9 hours labour at £140/hr + VAT and c.£100 for the parts.

I am unable to do this work myself so time to look for a decent independent for this type of work methinks.

hallmark volvo indie in Stockport are very good and Trevor burgess volvo indie nr hyde grtr manchester.