SimmySouth Posted July 15, 2009 Posted July 15, 2009 Morning all. Just got hold of four new EBC Red pads, and wondered if anyone knows of a good garage that could fit them in the Lincoln or Norwich area? Cheers, Si Quote
Budge Posted July 15, 2009 Posted July 15, 2009 Hi mate, LincolnBaggie recently used Crystals Lincoln and had good things to say about them. They are a franchised Nissan dealer but are very reasonable on prices and seem knowledgeable and friendly and ? prepare to be shocked ! Helpful. I have used their other outlets in Boston and Grantham and I too can recommend Crystals. Give them a call to see what prices they will quote. Maybe pm LincolnBaggie to see how helpful and reasonable they are. Or failing that, change the pads yourself. Apparently the Zed is one of the easiest cars to change the pads on and isn't that difficult for anybody with limited knowledge. Quote
SimmySouth Posted July 15, 2009 Author Posted July 15, 2009 Cheers buddy, Just phoned them and they said that it would be 180 odd quid for the four encluding cleaning the calipiers. Not sure if its a good price or not, 65 pound an hour labour?? Si Quote
MITZ@CougarStore Posted July 15, 2009 Posted July 15, 2009 That’s expensive, garages locally here in Leicester charge about £40.00 to fit front and rear pads… Quote
SimmySouth Posted July 15, 2009 Author Posted July 15, 2009 There is a garage near me that has said 80 pounds, and they have done work on my car already, but I was slightly annoyed as they said the pads would be in for the day I got my service done, thus not encuring any more labour charges, but they didnt turn up, meaning I would have to take it in another time, meaning more labour costs I shall search around, Leicester might be a bi far to travel though I think Quote
Budge Posted July 15, 2009 Posted July 15, 2009 Cheers buddy, Just phoned them and they said that it would be 180 odd quid for the four encluding cleaning the calipiers. Not sure if its a good price or not, 65 pound an hour labour?? Si you did tell them you were supplying the pads right ? that does sound a bit pricey. Got mine done in Manchester for half that. Supplying my own. Quote
H5 Posted July 15, 2009 Posted July 15, 2009 If you can use a jack, a wheel brace, pliers and a screwdriver, you can do them yourself in about 90 minutes or less.... Quote
Lincolnbaggie Posted July 15, 2009 Posted July 15, 2009 I could give you a hand and we could do them ourselves - I've changed mine numerous times and it's not that hard. Let me know. I'm north of Lincoln (near Caenby Corner) and we could do them at mine one afternoon. Quote
SimmySouth Posted July 15, 2009 Author Posted July 15, 2009 That sounds like it could be a plan, I guess that with help I would like to do them myself. Ive just checked on google maps and im about 19 miles from you, so I may well take you up on that offer, however, working out when is slightly more difficult. Any particular day of the week, and also week? First week of August any good?? Si Quote
Lincolnbaggie Posted July 16, 2009 Posted July 16, 2009 That sounds like it could be a plan, I guess that with help I would like to do them myself. Ive just checked on google maps and im about 19 miles from you, so I may well take you up on that offer, however, working out when is slightly more difficult. Any particular day of the week, and also week? First week of August any good?? Si I'm pretty flexible on days (I work from home anyway) apart from Saturdays (footie season starts in two weeks) so can't make August 1st or 8th or 15th etc, but apart from that I'm around. Let me know what suits you? Quote
Lincolnbaggie Posted August 7, 2009 Posted August 7, 2009 I take it my offer of help wasn't needed after all.... Quote
sunset350z Posted August 7, 2009 Posted August 7, 2009 They are so simple to fit, i hope Si didn't pay through the nose for them to be fitted Quote
Lincolnbaggie Posted August 7, 2009 Posted August 7, 2009 They are so simple to fit, i hope Si didn't pay through the nose for them to be fitted Likewise - maybe he just hasn't got round to it yet? Quote
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