Dealer pricing - XC60 rear brake pads

techwatcher · Sep 6th, 2023, 08:07

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 · Sep 6th, 2023, 08:24

£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 · Sep 6th, 2023, 08:46

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 · Sep 6th, 2023, 09:38

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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 · Sep 6th, 2023, 11:40

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 · Sep 6th, 2023, 12:35

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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.

Simmy · Sep 6th, 2023, 17:02

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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.

Deck1ng · Sep 7th, 2023, 16:38

These are available

OldEngineer · Sep 7th, 2023, 20:18

Twickenham Volvo £190 for mine.

XJSDriver · Oct 11th, 2023, 09:56

Just had my starter motor replaced and had it done at an Indie. Asked for the old starter motor back and found it was same as one sold by Euro Car Parts for which indie has added £100 markup! Hey ho.

Sep 6th, 2023, 08:07	#1
techwatcher Master Member Last Online: Today 18:50 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Greater Manchester	Dealer pricing - XC60 rear brake pads 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. __________________ XC60 B5 Diesel MY2021

Sep 6th, 2023, 08:46	#3
Philip Fisher Premier Member Last Online: Today 19:03 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Sheffield	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. __________________ Currently:- MY16 XC90 T8 Momentum, Magic Blue 174k miles. MY17 V60 T4 Power Blue. Previously:- 1997 V70 T5 exPolice; 2005 V50 2.0D; 2013 XC70 D5

Sep 6th, 2023, 11:40	#5
Geozyg Praying to God of Volvos Last Online: Apr 22nd, 2024 08:14 Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Surrey	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. __________________ Current Volvo XC70 D4 2WD 2.0 VED 2016 1st Volvo 740 in 1989

Sep 7th, 2023, 20:18	#9
OldEngineer Senior Member Last Online: Apr 25th, 2024 13:19 Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Esher	Twickenham Volvo £190 for mine. __________________ V90 in Savile Grey with Blond Leather

Sep 6th, 2023, 08:24	#2
Ulrikas PA Master Member Last Online: Jan 7th, 2024 21:44 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Ex-owner: V60 D6 Polestar	£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.

Oct 11th, 2023, 09:56	#10
XJSDriver XJS Driver Last Online: Today 12:23 Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Hitchin	Just had my starter motor replaced and had it done at an Indie. Asked for the old starter motor back and found it was same as one sold by Euro Car Parts for which indie has added £100 markup! Hey ho.

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