S60 brake discs solid vs. vented. Please help me choose.
I had 4year service done in my s60 and I was told I need to replace rear discs+pads. Ok - they quoted me £390 so I refused straight away as it seemed slightly too much.
I went on eurocarparts website, and using their code, and choosing BREMBO my price for pads and disks is £94. If I buy generic parts also on their website price is £63. I phoned local mechanic and asked him - "any time you want, I will bring parts - how much for a service if I pay by cash (I also mentioned electric handbrake)" - I got a straight answer £50...
Question no1 - am I missing something?? £150 (with Brembo) vs £390??
Question no2. - When I type in my reg no. on eurocarparts, I have the option to buy rear solid disks or vented. The price difference is not too big so can I pick whatever I want? Nearly all dimensions are identical except for thickness. What are the disadvantages of having vented ones?
I would appreciate if someone could answer question2... Thanks!
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