Look, I knew going in that owning a Ferrari wasn’t going to be cheap, I’m not naive. But the quote I just got from the main dealer for a front pad change on my 488 genuinely made me laugh out loud. We’re talking numbers that would buy someone a decent Japanese sedan. I love the car but I’m not made of money and I know for a fact that independent specialists can do this work for a fraction of the cost. The challenge is finding someone I actually trust with something this special. I’ve been doing some research online and found a company that offers Ferrari brake pad installation service Dubai and they seem to know what they’re talking about, even have details about the carbon ceramics and the torque specs and everything. Has anyone here actually used an independent for their Ferrari brake work? I’m specifically worried about the sensors and the bedding in process, don’t want any warning lights or vibrations afterwards. If you’ve got a personal recommendation for a place that treats these cars with the respect they deserve I’d be really grateful. Just want peace of mind more than anything.