Brake pad and disc replacement in Helsinki

Average prices for a passenger car: front brake pads 85 € (1 h), rear brake pads 102 € (1.2 h), front discs and pads 102 € (1.2 h), rear discs and pads 127.50 € (1.5 h), and discs and pads front and rear 212.50 € (2.5 h). On premium cars and special brakes the price may be different or calculated separately. Parts are charged separately.

Not always. If the discs are in good condition and thick enough, only the pads can be replaced. If the discs are worn or damaged, we recommend replacing discs and pads together on the whole axle.

Usually not. Brake pads are sold as an axle set, and the brakes on the same axle must work evenly – otherwise the car may pull to one side when braking. That is why we always replace them on both sides.

The exception is an urgent repair. If, for example, a sticking brake caliper has quickly worn out the pads and disc on one side, only the disc and pads on that side can be replaced.

Yes. We assess the external condition of the discs and pads free of charge without lifting the car during opening hours. If lifting or dismantling the car is needed to find out, the inspection is charged separately.

The cause is found before the replacement – for example a sticking caliper, slide pins, seized pads, the handbrake mechanism or a brake hose. Otherwise the new parts can be damaged quickly.

Rarely, but it is possible. When new, thicker pads are fitted, the caliper piston is pushed further back, and a hidden fault in an old caliper can then start to show. If one wheel gets hot, there is a burning smell from the brakes or the car does not roll freely, bring it in for inspection as soon as possible.

Replacing the rear pads then requires the service mode on a diagnostic tool. This is usually included in the work, but on some cars there may be an extra charge. VW Group cars built from around 2020 (Volkswagen, Audi, Škoda, SEAT, CUPRA) also need SFD unlocking, +30 €.

For the first few drives, avoid long hard braking, repeated heavy braking from high speed and overheating the brakes.

We use and recommend quality brands – primarily TRW, Textar and ATE. We give you the options and prices in the quote.

Cheap brake pads and discs are cheaper only at first glance:

• they wear faster;
• they squeal more often because of poor-quality material or design;
• their shape and dimensions can be inaccurate, so they have to be adjusted during fitting – this takes extra time and means extra costs for the customer.

That is why quality parts usually work out cheaper in the long run.