AUDI A8 Brake caliper replacement Cost
2003–2005 · Engine, Fuel & Emissions system
Typical range
$278–$825
Parts + labour
Labour hours
1.2–3.5h
At a typical garage
Calipers house the pistons that push the brake pads against the rotor; a seized or leaking caliper reduces braking force on one wheel and can cause the car to pull to one side. AUDI A8 brake caliper replacement typically runs $278–$825 per caliper.
Typical parts included
- Brake caliper repair kit (seals, boots)
What affects the price
- Remanufactured vs new OEM caliper
- Single-piston vs multi-piston caliper design
- Whether the brake line or pads also need attention at the same time
Common questions
How long does this repair take?
Brake caliper replacement on a AUDI A8 typically takes 1.2–3.5 hours at a garage.
How often does this need to be done?
For a AUDI A8, this is typically needed as needed—calipers typically last 75,000–100,000 miles but may seize earlier in wet or salty climates.
Other engine, fuel & emissions system repairs on the AUDI A8
- ABS hydraulic unit replacement$468–$842
- ABS sensor replacement$193–$347
- ABS system bleeding$154–$277
- AC compressor clutch replacement$385–$693
- AC compressor replacement$413–$743
Brake caliper replacement cost on similar cars
- MERCEDES BENZ S-Klasse and predecessors$259–$465
- BMW 7 Series$259–$465
- JAGUAR XJ$259–$465
- VOLKSWAGEN Phaeton$259–$465
- MASERATI Quattroporte$282–$508
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