Brake discs & pads - fitted in north Dublin

Cyrusmekon

Hi all.

Quick question, hopefully someone can point me in the right direction.

I have new brake rotors and pads but need them fitted. I have enquired to at least 3 garages now, who refuse to touch them.

Anywhere in the North Dublin area you know of I can call in?

Thanks.

Henry Ford III

Rotors? This is Ireland where they are called discs.

Any mechanic should be able to fit them even when half asleep.

Cyrusmekon

My bad, yes discs.

Unfortunately not. When I call and ask if they can do it they just say no, we don't fit customer supplied parts.

3 consecutive garages now....hence the thread.

K.Flyer

Cyrusmekon wrote: »

My bad, yes discs.

Unfortunately not. When I call and ask if they can do it they just say no, we don't fit customer supplied parts.

3 consecutive garages now....hence the thread.

Nothing unusual about it when it comes to garages. Comes down to who is to blame in the event of any failure of the components, just not worth the trouble to them.

bazz26

In a lot of cases it can work out cheaper for the customer if the mechanic/garage source the parts themselves. And I can understand garages not wanting to fit parts they don't supply, what happens if they go to fit the parts and they are not the correct ones or the parts fail shortly after? Customer then gets upset with the garage for charging them anyway, the garage just doesn't want the potential aggravation.

Cyrusmekon

Hi Bazz.....Yes I understand the concerns of the garage and certainly have done my due diligence in sourcing parts.

I would have thought it be on the customer to provide the correct parts etc in this case with no guarantee on the parts. I happy wth all that.

Its funny, I did all my research in getting the right parts and never thought to ask around for fitting before purchasing.

Thanks for the reply.

Del2005

Cyrusmekon wrote: »

Hi Bazz.....Yes I understand the concerns of the garage and certainly have done my due diligence in sourcing parts.

I would have thought it be on the customer to provide the correct parts etc in this case with no guarantee on the parts. I happy wth all that.

Its funny, I did all my research in getting the right parts and never thought to ask around for fitting before purchasing.

Thanks for the reply.

For every customer like you who seems willing to accept the risks there are way to many who don't. So it's easier for the garage to say no.

Even with the best research a part may be missing/wrong and if the customer supplied them then there's a risk they could have a car taken apart taking up space waiting for the customer to source a replacement.

Cyrusmekon

Thanks Del....

Certainly seems that way. Bit of a learning experience for me. The search continues.

Cheers.

Foxhole Norman

If you're having trouble finding a mechanic to sort them for you would you not just go and fit them yourself? Discs and pads are a very easy change that can be done with some basic sockets/spanners.

Kenny Logins

Foxhole Norman wrote: »

If you're having trouble finding a mechanic to sort them for you would you not just go and fit them yourself? Discs and pads are a very easy change that can be done with some basic sockets/spanners.

You'll need a tool to wind the rear calipers back in, and there's the issue of fitting the correct hardware and cleaning/greasing the guide pins, and making sure the pads are free to move etc. 
It's only easy when you have the tools and know-how.

Foxhole Norman

Kenny Logins wrote: »

You'll need a tool to wind the rear calipers back in, and there's the issue of fitting the correct hardware and cleaning/greasing the guide pins, and making sure the pads are free to move etc. 
It's only easy when you have the tools and know-how.

Caliper windback tools can be got for not a lot of money even in the likes of Halfords, cleaning and greasing the hardware/mechanisms ins't exactly the hardest procedure in the world either! There's a lot to be said for DIY.

Kenny Logins

Foxhole Norman wrote: »

Kenny Logins wrote: »

You'll need a tool to wind the rear calipers back in, and there's the issue of fitting the correct hardware and cleaning/greasing the guide pins, and making sure the pads are free to move etc. 
It's only easy when you have the tools and know-how.

Caliper windback tools can be got for not a lot of money even in the likes of Halfords, cleaning and greasing the hardware/mechanisms ins't exactly the hardest procedure in the world either! There's a lot to be said for DIY.

Yep, I agree, but there is some time and money to be invested before taking on a job like this. It's not as simple as go out and have a go.

Big Nasty

I'd buy most of my own parts and the mechanic I've been using for 10+ years will fit them. He's a good friend of mine too at this stage and has no objection. Fooked if I'd buy parts and rock up to any garage expecting them to fit them. I'd been with my pal a number of years before I even suggested supplying my own parts.

Also as previously stated most mechanics / garages will get a substantial discount on parts due to the amount of stock they buy so they're likely getting them cheaper than you.

porsche boy

Foxhole Norman wrote:

Caliper windback tools can be got for not a lot of money even in the likes of Halfords, cleaning and greasing the hardware/mechanisms ins't exactly the hardest procedure in the world either! There's a lot to be said for DIY.

Depending on the car, it may require EOBD software to wind back the caliper motors so it might not be as easy as its being made out.

I suppose if OP wanted to tell us what car it was and weather its front or rear I'm sure somebody could put together a walkthrough guide.

Either way, i still stand by my overarching view on these jobs, if your not sure what your doing then have a mechanic guide you or see if a refund is possible on the parts & have a garage do the job. I have seen pads put in backwards, calipers left without securing bolts, discs fitted without the protective wax removed all which could cause injury or death in the right circumstances.

Cyrusmekon

Hi all thanks for the replies

The purpose of me buying the pads & discs outside OEM was never to save on money. It was to reduce a pet peeve of mine which is brake dust. Invested in some Ceramic Akebono pads from the US and while I was at it liked the look of the M-Tech brake discs so got a set of those.

After all the research etc, while purchasing, the sellers even cross checked the VIN number of the car etc to make sure the parts were correct, so i know I'm good there.

I have an Audi A5 and as pointed out I need more than the standard set of tools. Need a Vag com and software to release the handbrake on the rears. Iv looked at plenty videos on how to do this, and porsche boy hit the nail on the head, Id rather actually pay a qualified mechanic to see the job through.

Could I do it myself? Sure but the cost of getting everything, could be better used towards a qualified mechanic. This is not something I intend to do many times.

Appreciate the responses so far.

Hellrazer

If you fire me a pm Ill give you the number of someone in Santry that will fit them for you.

Cyrusmekon

PM'd

MojoMaker

Any branch of Atlas will fit them for you at their regular hourly labour rate - €65.