Doesn't this have disk brakes on the back too? Rotors and pads are easy fairly to change.
To change both brake pads+drums on a 98 VW passat, could you please suggest a cheap place and rough estimate?
Find a good independent shop, that specializes in european cars. Hard to give you advice on what shop, since you don't give your general location.
I have a VW New Beetle, so I know.
This thing, you can do in your driveway.
The only tool you may not have is the calipher tool to rotate the back caliphers to install back brake pads. That you can loan from autozone. You can get more info on online forums like www.newbeetle.org or a passat forum.
To save $$$, you can buy the parts yourself, and just have them installed by the garage.
To change both brake pads+drums on a 98 VW passat, could you please suggest a cheap place and rough estimate?
why do you need to change the drums ? , Surely there are plenty of shadetree mechanics around, ask one of them to do it, and for how much
i'm not sure whether you are talking front or rear as pads arein front with roters/discs. drums are in back with shoes. that said, if in front it is best to change the rotors with the pads. ask for the cheapest. pads you will find different qualitys for your driving habits. a cheap pad if you are severe on brakes will not be the best deal. shoes in the back may be replaced with the cheaper makes as they usually last a long time. inspect the drums before deciding to replace. if all goes well you should not pay more than 1 hour labor. ask friends for a reliable garage or backyard mecano. you get what you pay for and its your life.
