Brake pads

sim simma325 · 11-18-2009, 10:19 AM

Hey guys,

I just got my 2006 325i about 5 months ago with 60K miles. I just had a service light come on and the shop told me its for brake pads. I've got 69K miles on it now. How long do brake pads last and whats the typical price to replace them ?

fizzle · 11-18-2009, 11:07 AM

there is no typical "brake pad lasting" period, it all depends on how you drive and brake. they could last 5k miles, they could last 10k miles. im sure when you bought it, it didnt have a fresh set of pads and rotors. just a thought.

Bimmerdriver17 · 11-18-2009, 11:09 AM

really depends on how you drive.

stressdoc · 11-18-2009, 11:14 AM

You will need to replace pads & rotors.
At a BMW dealer I would guesstimate $800 parts + 400 labor minimum.
It is a potential DIY if you are a reasonable mechanic. You can get better parts -- e.g., DBA 4000 rotors, Cool Carbon brake pads, Goodridge stainless steel lines for a nice upgrade.

burberry · 11-18-2009, 11:57 AM

a single rotor will cost you about 200$ at a local shop. dealer price is insane. but yes, the longevity of your brake pads depends on how you drive, how hard you brake, etc...

mdrivera · 11-18-2009, 12:09 PM

If you are planning on doing the work yourself check out rockauto.com I used them all the time when I had my mazda6. If you google for a coupon code there is usually a 10% one out there

fizzle · 11-18-2009, 02:26 PM

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=323125

sim simma325 · 11-18-2009, 03:13 PM

thanks fizzle

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sim simma325 New Member 0 Rep 9 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: nyc iTrader: (0)	Brake pads Hey guys, I just got my 2006 325i about 5 months ago with 60K miles. I just had a service light come on and the shop told me its for brake pads. I've got 69K miles on it now. How long do brake pads last and whats the typical price to replace them ?
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fizzle is it the 5oclock free crack giveaway? 242 Rep 17,453 Posts Drives: a motorized vee-hickle Join Date: May 2007 Location: North Jersey iTrader: (14)	there is no typical "brake pad lasting" period, it all depends on how you drive and brake. they could last 5k miles, they could last 10k miles. im sure when you bought it, it didnt have a fresh set of pads and rotors. just a thought.
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stressdoc Moderator 669 Rep 10,866 Posts Drives: BMW i8; Toy 4runner TRD pro Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Waco TX iTrader: (0)	You will need to replace pads & rotors. At a BMW dealer I would guesstimate $800 parts + 400 labor minimum. It is a potential DIY if you are a reasonable mechanic. You can get better parts -- e.g., DBA 4000 rotors, Cool Carbon brake pads, Goodridge stainless steel lines for a nice upgrade. __________________ My recent ED photos: http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1026808 my not-so-recent ED: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=31829 Please join BMWCCA http://bmwcca.org/index.php?pageid=c...&ref_by=300279
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burberry Caffeine Addict 48 Rep 1,987 Posts Drives: E93 M3 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Brooklyn, NY iTrader: (3)	a single rotor will cost you about 200$ at a local shop. dealer price is insane. but yes, the longevity of your brake pads depends on how you drive, how hard you brake, etc... __________________ '07 E90 335xi ► '09 E90 335i ► '08 E93 M3 ► ???
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mdrivera Lieutenant 18 Rep 450 Posts Drives: e90 Deep Green Metallic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NYC iTrader: (5)	If you are planning on doing the work yourself check out rockauto.com I used them all the time when I had my mazda6. If you google for a coupon code there is usually a 10% one out there
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fizzle is it the 5oclock free crack giveaway? 242 Rep 17,453 Posts Drives: a motorized vee-hickle Join Date: May 2007 Location: North Jersey iTrader: (14)	http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=323125
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sim simma325 New Member 0 Rep 9 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: nyc iTrader: (0)	thanks fizzle
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