Cost of new brakes for Giulietta

Started by Roger Pyke, March 16, 2016, 12:37:46 PM

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Roger Pyke

I have been quoted $1300 for new pads and rotors for the Giulietta (38,000 K ) - is this fair

colcol

Hello Roger, if you think its a bit steep, get a second quote from another Alfa Romeo Dealer, Colin.
1974 VW Passat [ist car] 1984 Alfa 33TI [daily driver] 2002 Alfa 156 JTS [daily driver]

ANG156

Sounds steep. Get a second quote from another dealer or independent specialist.

Would be worth noting if he is replacing front or rear or both.

carlo rossi

try a vw toureg  30km and $3000  same for audi
sounds cheap
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Red 76 1.2/1.5 alfasud ti
white 79 alfetta 2000
alfetta 74 1.8
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ducati 900 ss 1979
moto morini 3 1/2 sport 1975/6
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Colin Edwards

Anyone know the wear limit for MY2015 QV front rotors?
Present
2023 Tonale Veloce
2018 Abarth 124 Spider
1987 75 3.0

Past
2020 Giulietta Veloce
2015 Giulietta QV
2009 159 3.2 Ti Q4
2012 Giulietta TCT Veloce
2006 147 Ti 2 door Selespeed
1979 Alfasud Ti 1.5

Citroƫnbender

If they start at 28mm, it's 26mm. 

wopalx

Thanks christ I am able to do this sort of repair myself!

kaleuclint

I'm no mechanic, but rotors bolt on and pads clip in.  The hardest part is fiddling with the electronic rotor wear detection sensor.

Chase down the parts online and set aside an afternoon.  Biggest issue is that the rotors are heavy to freight, but you'd still be $000s ahead.
2011 159ti 1750TBi

bazzbazz

Quote from: kaleuclint on July 07, 2018, 10:28:50 AM
electronic rotor wear detection sensor.

Eh ?  ???

Perchance are we referring to the Brake Pad Wear Sensor Wire? 
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Craig_m67

It's just as cheap to buy original Alfa/Brembo from the UK and have them shipped (incl. rotors) as it is to get 'other' parts ie. DBA, Bosch, etc from SuperCheap.

Replacing the rotors and pads on the front takes about 30mins, no special tools
Replacing the rears requires a special tool to wind the caliper back in
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'73 1600 GT Junior (ensconced)
'03 156 1.9JTD Sportwagon (daily driver)

Colin Edwards

Present
2023 Tonale Veloce
2018 Abarth 124 Spider
1987 75 3.0

Past
2020 Giulietta Veloce
2015 Giulietta QV
2009 159 3.2 Ti Q4
2012 Giulietta TCT Veloce
2006 147 Ti 2 door Selespeed
1979 Alfasud Ti 1.5

bazzbazz

Colin, check out Arese Spares

https://www.aresespares.com.au/home

Choice of Brembo/Alfa Romeo/TRW Brakes & Discs at good prices.

Also Italian Automotive Spares

https://www.italianautomotivespares.com.au/

Many a time between the two you can get what you need at a price that is almost the same as overseas sourced goods without the hassle or wait.
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0405721613
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Colin Edwards

Hello Bazzbazz,

I'll contact Italian Automotive Spares.  Domenic and Robert are nice blokes.  I've bought a fair bit of gear from them in the past. 
However I'm considering the Tarox rotors and pads.  Fitted tarox rotors to the 75 3.0 and very happy with the quality and performance.
Present
2023 Tonale Veloce
2018 Abarth 124 Spider
1987 75 3.0

Past
2020 Giulietta Veloce
2015 Giulietta QV
2009 159 3.2 Ti Q4
2012 Giulietta TCT Veloce
2006 147 Ti 2 door Selespeed
1979 Alfasud Ti 1.5