Brakes · Audi A4 · Premium

Audi A4 rear brake pads cost

£120 – £280Independent garage · United Kingdom
Book time 1 – 1.5 hMain dealer £170 – £445Parts £65 – £140Difficulty Experienced DIYer

By country

CountryPartsLabourIndependent garageMain dealer
France€70 – €150€60 – €140€130 – €290€170 – €415
Belgium€70 – €155€60 – €135€130 – €285€165 – €395
SwitzerlandCHF 95 – CHF 205CHF 105 – CHF 235CHF 200 – CHF 435CHF 255 – CHF 590
Germany€70 – €150€75 – €185€145 – €335€195 – €490
Austria€70 – €155€80 – €195€155 – €350€205 – €490
Spain€70 – €145€45 – €100€110 – €245€135 – €330
Italy€70 – €145€40 – €95€105 – €240€130 – €315
Portugal€70 – €145€35 – €80€100 – €225€125 – €305
Netherlands€70 – €155€70 – €165€145 – €315€185 – €435
United Kingdom£65 – £140£60 – £140£120 – £280£170 – £445

What changes the price

On the Audi A4, access takes on average 20% more time than the average for its class (premium), where the range is £110 – £255.

With an electric parking brake, the calipers must be put into service mode with a diagnostic tool first, which adds 15 to 30 minutes.

Safety-critical part: have the work checked by a professional.

Audi A4: other repairs

Oil and filter change£105 – £215Full manufacturer service£245 – £585Front brake pads£115 – £265Front brake discs and pads£280 – £625Timing belt kit with water pump£455 – £1,140Timing chain kit£985 – £2,675Clutch kit£655 – £1,585Clutch and dual-mass flywheel£1,280 – £2,705Car battery£180 – £395Alternator£410 – £1,050Starter motor£300 – £870Front shock absorbers£340 – £785EGR valve£385 – £1,070Diesel particulate filter (DPF)£935 – £2,715Turbocharger£1,045 – £2,765Water pump£210 – £670Air conditioning regas£90 – £255Head gasket£800 – £2,170Diesel injector£350 – £960Catalytic converter£625 – £2,020Spark plugs£85 – £285

Frequently asked questions

How much does a rear brake pads audi a4 cost?

At an independent garage, expect £120 to £280, parts and labour included. Main dealer: £170 – £445.

What is book time?

It is the reference time set for a given job. Garages bill that time even if they work faster. If a quote shows far more hours than book time, ask why. Audi A4: 1 – 1.5 h.

Why is the dealer more expensive?

Dealer hourly rates run 40 to 60% higher on average, and genuine parts cost more than their original-equipment equivalents. Under EU rules, servicing outside the dealer network does not void the manufacturer warranty.

Data updated October 2026. Indicative estimate. MecaScan cannot see your vehicle: always have a diagnosis confirmed by a professional, and never work on brakes, steering or airbags without the skills.