brakes

[svh19044]

You should be able to get all pads, front/rear rotors, and the two sensors for under $300. The job should only take a couple of hours. His prices sound right, just letting you know what you're paying for!

Originally Posted by BMW X5

well this guy was lexus and i think bmw certified just has his own shop. he's charging me 790 labor+parts which i think is reasonable even compared with 605 since parts and labor differ by state. as for rotors my thing is if they are good i can keep em but if they go after the new pads then i'm in twice and if they go i gotta repay the labor so why not just do it all in one shot and be safe (my motto is why do it twice if you can do it right the first time)

[BMW X5]

parts for under 300? for all the parts? I checked even after market parts and rotors alone would run me 200 + pads another 200 + whatever sensors go for. Appreciate the breakdown, he is going to send me a price breakdown if it sounds off i'll get back to ya guys ... thanks to all

[E61Silver]

Originally Posted by BimmerDude

If the rotors are still good why pay more? Just get them cut.... This will save you time and money. Make sure the machanic knows what he is doing and is not charging you to much, cause if he is, then your better off buying new ones....

New rotors is the way to go it may cost you a little more but you will get better long term performance. I purchase my BMW on that the same concept didn't you?

[Wagner]

Don't turn BMW rotors, you're asking for trouble. You bought a BMW, are rotors really that expensive, and by expensive I mean costly enough to increase your braking distance?

[svh19044]

Originally Posted by BMW X5

parts for under 300? for all the parts? I checked even after market parts and rotors alone would run me 200 + pads another 200 + whatever sensors go for. Appreciate the breakdown, he is going to send me a price breakdown if it sounds off i'll get back to ya guys ... thanks to all

Front/Rear Rotors for under $200...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-X...QQcmdZViewItem

Front/Rear Pads for Under $100
http://www2.bimmerpartswholesale.com...l=null&dp=true

Front/Rear Sensors for under $50
http://www2.bimmerpartswholesale.com...l=null&dp=true

So in 10 seconds of searching, I just found your rotors, pads, and sensors for right around (or under) $300.

[E61Silver]

Originally Posted by WagnerX5

Don't turn BMW rotors, you're asking for trouble. You bought a BMW, are rotors really that expensive, and by expensive I mean costly enough to increase your braking distance?

[BMW X5]

Originally Posted by svh19044

Front/Rear Rotors for under $200...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-X...QQcmdZViewItem

Front/Rear Pads for Under $100
http://www2.bimmerpartswholesale.com...l=null&dp=true

Front/Rear Sensors for under $50
http://www2.bimmerpartswholesale.com...l=null&dp=true

So in 10 seconds of searching, I just found your rotors, pads, and sensors for right around (or under) $300.

Thanks much appreciated. The price I listed was for all OEM bmw factory parts at wholesale price.

[E61Silver]

Originally Posted by BMW X5

Thanks much appreciated. The price I listed was for all OEM bmw factory parts at wholesale price.

Does that include OEM rotors?

[BMW X5]

Originally Posted by x54.4blue

Does that include OEM rotors?

Yup sensors, rotors and pads all OEM (i'm trying to find out if he can get me brembo rotors cheaper)

[asawadude]

There's another alternative. Stoptech makes some outstanding street and track brakes.

Stoptech sells what is called a Stage 2 brake kit which gets you everything you need for a brake overhaul. It is described as follows on the Stoptech website:

Stage 2 drilled brake upgrade kit for 2000-2004 BMW X5 with solid rear rotors. Includes front and rear Axxis Ultimate brake pads, front and rear StopTech stainless steel brake lines, three 500mL bottles of Motul RBF600 DOT 4 synthetic brake fluid, and pair of front and rear stock sized StopTech cross-drilled or slotted brake rotors. FITS STOCK CALIPERS.





$719 for the entire kit, MSRP. You might find it cheaper if you shop around. It's a minor upgrade as the rotor sizes are the same as stock, but you do end up with drilled or slotted rotors, Axxis Ultimate pads which are a favorite on this board, S.S. brake lines (big time improvement in brake pressure feel), and hipo brake fluid.

If you paint your rotors at the same time, you'll have an upgrade both in performance and appearance at a relatively inexpensive cost as compared to the next step up, which would be a big brake kit from one of the major aftermarket companies (Brembo, Stoptech, Rotora, etc.).

If you can do the job yourself, it's money in the bank.