[JStang]

I just got quoted $816.06 from my indy for front rotors, pads, sensor, fluid flush including labor and tax. Does this seem high or about right? Typically their price is good compared to dealer but it seems high to me.

[evoix]

if that includes parts, its not bad. Do it yourself. TOok me 2 hours to do it by myself with one jack(pain in the ass). Its not a bad price because of the flush but make sure they are using the right brake fluid and not a cheap brand that will cause more problems.


aftermarket break pads are not as great as the oem in my op...

[JStang]

Originally Posted by evoix

if that includes parts, its not bad. Do it yourself. TOok me 2 hours to do it by myself with one jack(pain in the ass). Its not a bad price because of the flush but make sure they are using the right brake fluid and not a cheap brand that will cause more problems.


aftermarket break pads are not as great as the oem in my op...

Thanks for the quick reply. It includes all parts and fluid. I was planning on a DIY but figured I would get a quote to compare. I have done a lot of work on this and other cars but never brakes.

[evoix]

not hard at all. calipers slip right off like any other car. easy job just time consuming.


just make sure they are using good pads too

[JStang]

Is the brake fluid flush the time consuming part of the job? The brake job looks pretty straight forward to me.

[mlifxs]

for just the front, parts are around 400 for genuine BMW at full list. You could shop and get them roughly 10% cheaper. maybe 30%+ cheaper with good OEM like Zimmerman rotors and textar pads.

This year, I did a pad change for the first time in 30 years. Easy. Did rotors for the very first time. A little harder but not difficult. Key is be prepared with tools, read DIY s and take your time.
Did fluid flush first time ever a month ago. Made a little mess but got through it okay. Make sure you wear gloves and have eye protection brake fluid is pretty caustic..."ask me how I know "

[evoix]

Originally Posted by mlifxs

for just the front, parts are around 400 for genuine BMW at full list. You could shop and get them roughly 10% cheaper. maybe 30%+ cheaper with good OEM like Zimmerman rotors and textar pads.

This year, I did a pad change for the first time in 30 years. Easy. Did rotors for the very first time. A little harder but not difficult. Key is be prepared with tools, read DIY s and take your time.
Did fluid flush first time ever a month ago. Made a little mess but got through it okay. Make sure you wear gloves and have eye protection brake fluid is pretty caustic..."ask me how I know "

Flush is time consuming. But can be done easily. Yea. I have always worked on Japanese cars and the bmw uses weird size sockets and Allen keys so be prepared if you are going to do the job. Had to borrow tools from my cousin

[mlifxs]

Originally Posted by evoix

Flush is time consuming. But can be done easily. Yea. I have always worked on Japanese cars and the bmw uses weird size sockets and Allen keys so be prepared if you are going to do the job. Had to borrow tools from my cousin

for me, thought I was well prepared, motive bleeder, caliper spreader, right size sockets and hex bits etc. downfall was my autozone catch bottle tubing was not a good fit and doing the bleed by myself, well, it got a little messy.

OP how many miles on rotors? dealer changed my rear pads first time at 74k, no rotor change, everything is still good at 125k. I did my front pads first time at 102k, didn't change rotors, they seemed okay for another 20k before I started to have some pulsation. Maybe you know you need rotors, just saying they may give you one pad change without issues.

[JStang]

Originally Posted by mlifxs

for just the front, parts are around 400 for genuine BMW at full list. You could shop and get them roughly 10% cheaper. maybe 30%+ cheaper with good OEM like Zimmerman rotors and textar pads.

This year, I did a pad change for the first time in 30 years. Easy. Did rotors for the very first time. A little harder but not difficult. Key is be prepared with tools, read DIY s and take your time.
Did fluid flush first time ever a month ago. Made a little mess but got through it okay. Make sure you wear gloves and have eye protection brake fluid is pretty caustic..."ask me how I know "

I actually just placed an order for rotors, pads, sensor and lubricant from AutohausAZ for $333.62 shipped.

[deadmn1337]

Grab 2 cans of brake clean and spray the rotors and caliper down before you start working that way most the brake dust will have been removed and won't get you as dirty or have brake dust in the air to get in your eyes/mouth.

[mlifxs]

Originally Posted by JStang

I actually just placed an order for rotors, pads, sensor and lubricant from AutohausAZ for $333.62 shipped.

good deal especially if genuine BMW.

[mweisdorfer]

No way.

You could get Brembo rotors for about $179.00 Akebono pads for about $79.00 and a new set of retention springs and a sensor for around $35.00.

Flush, can be done yourself really easily if you had a mitivac 6835
and 4 bottles of AMSOIL dot 4.

AMSOIL dot 4 might run about $40.00.

$320.00 and you can do it yourself and get better brakes than OEM and better brake fluid too

[chronos6]

Is there a reason you have to replace the sensor if it isn't malfunctioning at all? Not familiar with the brakes on these cars anyways. Does the sensor wear some sort of way?

[135Pats]

Originally Posted by chronos6

Is there a reason you have to replace the sensor if it isn't malfunctioning at all? Not familiar with the brakes on these cars anyways. Does the sensor wear some sort of way?

Once it's tripped, the sensor is done. Also, it usually breaks when you remove it at the plastic clip. Assuming it just gets brittle with time.

[chronos6]

Originally Posted by 135Pats

Once it's tripped, the sensor is done. Also, it usually breaks when you remove it at the plastic clip. Assuming it just gets brittle with time.

So if I'm religious with being aware of the wear on the brakes and change the pads before the sensor trips, could I save some money there and not have to buy the sensor?

[135Pats]

Originally Posted by chronos6

So if I'm religious with being aware of the wear on the brakes and change the pads before the sensor trips, could I save some money there and not have to buy the sensor?

I’m not quite sure what you mean here.

If you can pull the sensor off without breaking the clips, and it hasn’t been tripped, yes I think you could reuse it.

Alternatively you could just bypass them all together. I keep pretty close tabs on my car so don’t need those sensors anyways.

[chronos6]

Originally Posted by 135Pats

I’m not quite sure what you mean here.

If you can pull the sensor off without breaking the clips, and it hasn’t been tripped, yes I think you could reuse it.

Alternatively you could just bypass them all together. I keep pretty close tabs on my car so don’t need those sensors anyways.

Yes, that's what I mean. Uhm, without the sensors, is there some sort of coding required to not have a light showing or a warning message? Or if I don't replace the sensors will no error messages show?

[JStang]

I tackled this over the weekend and it took longer than it should have being my first time. I had a guy in my building who helped me out and has a Motive bleeder that he uses on his 911, Mercedes and Range Rover (it's tough being John).

If I had to do it again I think I could do the whole thing in about two hours including the flush. The rears aren't far behind so I will probably be doing it again soon. Saved myself about $450 doing it myself.

[dtea604]

You could buy a kit from ecs tuning it **********s which include front and rear rotors fluids brake lines for around 500-650. Mod bargain kit is a bit pricer http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E90-335...Kit/ES2587992/

[dohctec]

I paid under 700 for front/rear pads, rotors, lines and flush from an Indy in Atlanta, GA. Sounds a bit high man, but I guess price is all relevant to location.

Edit. Oops, pre-mature post. Didnt see the update.

[CaroleBaskin]

Originally Posted by mweisdorfer

No way.

You could get Brembo rotors for about $179.00 Akebono pads for about $79.00 and a new set of retention springs and a sensor for around $35.00.

Flush, can be done yourself really easily if you had a mitivac 6835
and 4 bottles of AMSOIL dot 4.

AMSOIL dot 4 might run about $40.00.

$320.00 and you can do it yourself and get better brakes than OEM and better brake fluid too

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