105kms and brake pads service costs ??

[ADTEE23]

Try Brakes Direct for the discs and pads. Then fit them yourself.

Was considering it , as I've done many cars myself in the past - until I read about the electric park brake and having to connect it the the scan device and put the car in service mode to release the rear brakes to release and replace them .

[ADTEE23]

Did you think to ask them how they plan to change the timing belt on an engine with a timing chain?

I hope their techs are more competent than their service advisors!

Cheers

George

Yeah super disappointed , the guy sounded like he had no idea . Has turned me off taking my car to a Vw service dept that's for sure .. This is the first Vw I have owned and was hoping for better service ... And knowledge

[MGV]

Anyone aware of the service life of the timing chain? I asked my independent guy about it at 105000 & he seemed to think it was due at 120000.

[Umai Naa!!]

No set interval.

Replace it when it rattles.

[MGV]

Thanks, Umai. How about the water pump? Limited lifespan? When did such items become 'consumables'... ?

[Umai Naa!!]

Water pumps on most cars fail eventually. Some sooner than others.

The main reason you'd replace one prior to failure on a belt-driven engine is that you're usually a handful of bolts and 10-15mins of your time away from replacing the pump anyway.

[chison007]

Gday guys
My car is up for the 105k service and just want to know what's the costs and what's involved . I'm happy enough to do it myself if it's only oil and filters or is there more involved in this service

Secondly I have the brake wear indicator on my MFD meaning I'm probably up for pads too , ideas on what pads are good and rough costs would be really helpful before I get ripped off

Thanks in advance

Hi mate,

I'm based in Melbourne and got it done at an independent VW specialist ,my car is a golf R 2011.

- timing belt, water pump $1000 with genuine parts

- pads and rotors $600 , again genuine

Definitely go to an independent.

[ADTEE23]

^^^ ended up doing the oil filter service/change myself

took the car to ABS brake and clutch kirrawee and had all 4 brake pads, rotors and new brake fluid done for $840 , when i rang up about price the manager was well aware of the vehicle, knew about the electronic park brake and explained the need to put the cars EcU into servoce mode to release the brakes. very happy with the knowledge and service provided.

good outcome! thankyou for all your help and info guys

[ADTEE23]

[someon3]

Nice car mate, and thanks for following through and giving everyone an indication of servicing price in Sydney