Axle Assemblys & Brakes

[tommys103]

Stealer informs me today that my Rear Axle Boots are leaking fluid and corroding the axles. In order to fix I need both rear Axle Assemblys and the parts alone run for $493 +tax for each side.

Any tips on where I can get the parts cheaper? (2001 X5 3.0 - 80K miles)

As I posted before nothing is covered under my CPO warranty at Open Road BMW in Edison, NJ, I don't even know why I bought this car I want to drive it through the dealership door - I should leased a new one and stayed away from this CPO crap.

Thanks for any help you can give me

As for the brakes, I wouldn't expect them to be covered anyway so I was considering DIY install of Axxis Deluxe Pads and Brembo OEM rotors - $212 including shipping for the front set...good deal? recommended?