beetle brake repairs

Badassbug Learner Dubber

15 posts · joined Nov 2002 · 3 Jun 2003, 4:28 pm

#53413

Can someone tell me what I should expect to pay to get the brakes done on an L bug? I am told I require supply and fitting of new :

Front discs and pads
Rear drums
Rear shoes (ALL NEW PARTS)
Rear cylinders

The quote I got seemed a bit steep. anyone have a rough guestimate? Am in Toowoomba but often find Brisbane cheaper. Also, any ideas where? Otherwise I'll do it myself - it's not very hard is it?

Dave

[Edited on 3-6-2003 by Badassbug]

[Edited on 3-6-2003 by Badassbug]

Che Castro ankle straps

1,945 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 3 Jun 2003, 4:54 pm

#53426

probably around $500 maybe for the parts... go german parts for brakes. Are u replacing any lines or hoses? its worth spending big on brakes 😀

Jon

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 3 Jun 2003, 5:34 pm

#53439

Che
Proberly close to tghe mark

hoses are 35 each, pads are 48, rear shoes 55, wheel cylinders 35

will price discs and drums tomorrow.

badassbug

Otherwise I'll do it myself - it's not very hard is it?

If your asking this question then i dont think you should be attempting a brake job on yr car,
when it could save your life and that of some one elses.

I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true

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Stanley I guess the reward is in the doing of it

4,523 posts · joined Mar 2003 · 3 Jun 2003, 6:11 pm

#53449

I don't know the condition of the car but ,I would get more quotes. Brakes are nothing to skimp on but who ever quoted you certainly didn't miss any components out.😀

Badassbug Learner Dubber

15 posts · joined Nov 2002 · 4 Jun 2003, 9:40 am

#53683

Thanks. Gives me some idea.

VW54, I don't think I will do it myself although I have done the front myself before just not the back. Ya got me when I had the sh!ts about not knowing a decent mechanic that I trusted. Each one I have been to I have had bad experiences with (that's why I was thinking of doing it myself). Anyone know of one in Toowoomba? Maybe I haven't found the right one yet.

[Edited on 3-6-2003 by Badassbug]