Dealer Taking My Trousers Down???

[DaveB]

I know not much about fixing cars, but someone at dealer told me discs wear out much quicker nowadays due to pads being made of harder material including metals.

Not so much harder as more aggressive. Since asbestos was banned a number of different replacement fibres have been used - Kevlar, glass fibre, steel wool, rockwool, etc. - most of which are more abrasive than asbestos & therefore contribute to more rapid disc wear.

[Sean]

I like to rub brake pads on my testicles, makes me feel manly.

[cyclone]

Not quite sure how that makes you feel manly but if you enjoy it.

[len112]

Should I be worried ? my Ds3 Sport plus is now 3 years old and still on the original disc brakes , it sailed through it's MOT last month which was done by the dealer . If they need replacing will taking it to Halfords be cheaper ?

[Chris_Blue]

Should I be worried ? my Ds3 Sport plus is now 3 years old and still on the original disc brakes , it sailed through it's MOT last month which was done by the dealer .

Worried- No. All as it should be

[Lighty]

I tend to find most front drive Citroens need discs and pads between 25 & 35 K this is similar to most modern cars. DS fronts are @ £130 +vat fitted, so about half dealer cost.

[lfcrule1972]

Where did you get yours fitted for that price Lighty ?

[len112]

I tend to find most front drive Citroens need discs and pads between 25 & 35 K this is similar to most modern cars. DS fronts are @ £130 +vat fitted, so about half dealer cost.

Will I need to get front and rear replaced at the same time and if so how much is that likely to cost ?