Servicing Rear brake disc at service

mysterydave · 28th July 2011, 20:39

Ok, just put my car in today for a service after I have done about 10k miles in just over 6 months since I bought my 09 2.2 es civic from them.

They said the rear brake disc had corroded and needed replacing and that would be £195 for the parts (no pads). Does this seem a little pricey? Could this be considered under warranty? Surely 6 months from purchase doing motorway miles wouldn't cause this?

Going to go in tomorrow and see them if anyone's got any advice?

Cheers

Jack The Lad. · 28th July 2011, 20:59

Before you do anything, take the car to your local friendly tyre and brake company before you visit the Dealership.
They will check it out for you and if a new one is really needed, they will most likely be cheaper.
I have been there and seen it, when some dipstick at the Honda Dealership told me that the pads needed replacing, only to find that the head mechanic told him he was talking rubbish and had over 50% wear left.
He was sacked.

Glass Spider · 28th July 2011, 21:01

same happened to mine, i had hardly done any mileage and the discs were heavily corroded and pitted in 12mths.

I have recently replaced with EBC sourced grooved discs and green stuff pads and the improvement is immense, and I know that the disc's will not corrode so quickly.

I think though it is advisable to replace pads at the same time as doing the discs though

mysterydave · 28th July 2011, 21:12

Thanks for the advice. I'll go in and see what they say, the pads are about 25% worn so I thought I might as well try and save a little bit of money and keep them.

toorsj · 29th July 2011, 08:04

When the car was in for service last week. I mentioned that both rear discs were badly scored. New discs & pads replaced under warranty after 23,000 miles. No quibble Result?
The service did cost £290 for basically an oil & filter change.

sims0519 · 29th July 2011, 08:19

I think 190 is a very steep and it is within 3 years as well. Go and complain to Honda UK, you might get something, doesn't hurt to ask.

Normally you put new pads with new disc, at least that's what I was told.

The service is very expensive, 80 something for the engine oil alone. I bring my own oils and Honda parts to the dealer and the one I use is happy to do that.

I had scoring disc as well at the near side rear, the shocking thing is they told me it is fine as if it is the norm, expected...

ash02 · 29th July 2011, 09:37

I just had rear Pads and Disks changed at my local Garage, all for the pricely sum of £80 so yes this is expensive!!

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They said the rear brake disc had corroded and needed replacing and that would be £195 for the parts (no pads).

scotstu20000 · 2nd August 2011, 21:01

Yikes £190!!!!!! Buy these:

Can't get link to work but search Ebay for "honda civic rear mintex" - £58 for discs AND pads

and then either DIY or pay someone an hours labour. Better than OEM too.

ThePurifier · 3rd August 2011, 12:40

Assuming it's a Honda dealer that £195 won't include fitting - it'll be £260 all in. I just had my rear discs and pads replaced at a small garage for £130, which seems a bargain compared to the Honda price. I'm no expert but I've heard that brakes need regular use to stop them from corroding, with the lack of braking with motorway miles maybe that would explain?

28th July 2011, 20:39	#1 (permalink)
mysterydave Supporter Car: 2009 2.2 i-CTDi es Join Date: 11th January 2011 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 14 Thanks given: 3 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Rear brake disc at service Ok, just put my car in today for a service after I have done about 10k miles in just over 6 months since I bought my 09 2.2 es civic from them. They said the rear brake disc had corroded and needed replacing and that would be £195 for the parts (no pads). Does this seem a little pricey? Could this be considered under warranty? Surely 6 months from purchase doing motorway miles wouldn't cause this? Going to go in tomorrow and see them if anyone's got any advice? Cheers Last edited by mysterydave; 28th July 2011 at 20:48.

2nd August 2011, 21:01	#8 (permalink)
scotstu20000 Train Driver Stu Car: 2007 1.8ES NHB Connects2 Mp3 Join Date: 27th February 2009 Location: Lennoxtown, UK Posts: 294 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 20 Times in 19 Posts iTrader: (0)	Yikes £190!!!!!! Buy these: Can't get link to work but search Ebay for "honda civic rear mintex" - £58 for discs AND pads and then either DIY or pay someone an hours labour. Better than OEM too. Last edited by scotstu20000; 2nd August 2011 at 21:04.

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Jack The Lad. Supporter Join Date: 28th August 2007 Location: ENGLAND Posts: 4,398 Thanks given: 20 Thanked 263 Times in 256 Posts iTrader: (0)	Before you do anything, take the car to your local friendly tyre and brake company before you visit the Dealership. They will check it out for you and if a new one is really needed, they will most likely be cheaper. I have been there and seen it, when some dipstick at the Honda Dealership told me that the pads needed replacing, only to find that the head mechanic told him he was talking rubbish and had over 50% wear left. He was sacked.

28th July 2011, 21:01	#3 (permalink)
Glass Spider Supporter Join Date: 15th June 2006 Location: London Posts: 415 Thanks given: 18 Thanked 10 Times in 10 Posts iTrader: (0)	same happened to mine, i had hardly done any mileage and the discs were heavily corroded and pitted in 12mths. I have recently replaced with EBC sourced grooved discs and green stuff pads and the improvement is immense, and I know that the disc's will not corrode so quickly. I think though it is advisable to replace pads at the same time as doing the discs though

28th July 2011, 21:12	#4 (permalink)
mysterydave Supporter Thread starter Car: 2009 2.2 i-CTDi es Join Date: 11th January 2011 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 14 Thanks given: 3 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the advice. I'll go in and see what they say, the pads are about 25% worn so I thought I might as well try and save a little bit of money and keep them.

29th July 2011, 08:04	#5 (permalink)
toorsj Join Date: 27th October 2009 Location: Leeds Posts: 4 Thanks given: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	When the car was in for service last week. I mentioned that both rear discs were badly scored. New discs & pads replaced under warranty after 23,000 miles. No quibble Result? The service did cost £290 for basically an oil & filter change.

29th July 2011, 08:19	#6 (permalink)
sims0519 Supporter Car: 2007 Type S GT 2.2 Diesel Join Date: 20th July 2010 Location: Witham, Essex, UK Posts: 135 Thanks given: 22 Thanked 13 Times in 13 Posts iTrader: (3)	I think 190 is a very steep and it is within 3 years as well. Go and complain to Honda UK, you might get something, doesn't hurt to ask. Normally you put new pads with new disc, at least that's what I was told. The service is very expensive, 80 something for the engine oil alone. I bring my own oils and Honda parts to the dealer and the one I use is happy to do that. I had scoring disc as well at the near side rear, the shocking thing is they told me it is fine as if it is the norm, expected...

3rd August 2011, 12:40	#9 (permalink)
ThePurifier Car: 2009 VW Scirocco GT 2.0TSI Join Date: 14th March 2010 Location: Lincolnshire, UK Posts: 165 Thanks given: 5 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts iTrader: (0)	Assuming it's a Honda dealer that £195 won't include fitting - it'll be £260 all in. I just had my rear discs and pads replaced at a small garage for £130, which seems a bargain compared to the Honda price. I'm no expert but I've heard that brakes need regular use to stop them from corroding, with the lack of braking with motorway miles maybe that would explain?