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Old 05-24-2009, 08:53 AM
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Question rear brakes need a change?

16,500 km = 10,000 miles.

info on i drive says my rear break pads only have 60 km left on them.

there are only 2 dealers in delhi..one has quoted a price of about INR 17,000 (350 dollars and the other onen has quoted about 450.

does this sound right? has anyone had their rear break pads replaced?

any info would be great. thanks!
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Old 05-24-2009, 11:20 AM
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16,500 km = 10,000 miles.

info on i drive says my rear break pads only have 60 km left on them.

there are only 2 dealers in delhi..one has quoted a price of about INR 17,000 (350 dollars and the other onen has quoted about 450.

does this sound right? has anyone had their rear break pads replaced?

any info would be great. thanks!
at 10,000 miles you should not need your brakes pads changed, unless your driving extremely aggressive or tracking the vehicle!
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Old 05-24-2009, 12:22 PM
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at 10,000 miles you should not need your brakes pads changed, unless your driving extremely aggressive or tracking the vehicle!
The roads in India are pathetic at best. I do drive a little agressive but its limited to quick acceleration, and probably hard braking.

are the prices fair?
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Rear brakes at 10,000 miles? Have you already had your front brakes done?
Rears usually outlast fronts by 20-50% miles-wise, in my
experience. I had my rears done at ~60,000 miles...
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Rear brakes at 10,000 miles? Have you already had your front brakes done?
Rears usually outlast fronts by 20-50% miles-wise, in my
experience. I had my rears done at ~60,000 miles...
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no the front ones have about 5000 km still left on them, according to idrive.

its a shame they will need to be replaced so soon

any ideas about the price?
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no the front ones have about 5000 km still left on them, according to idrive.

its a shame they will need to be replaced so soon

any ideas about the price?
Price is v. good for pads & rotors...pads only is a rip.
Have you determined that they really need r&r vs.
what IDrive says?

Still don't understand how rear brakes can be gone
in 10k miles and, that the front set are fine, but what do I know.
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Still don't understand how rear brakes can be gone in 10k miles and, that the front set are fine, but what do I know.
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Most likely from abusing the traction control system, spinning wheels. Just a guess.
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Most likely from abusing the traction control system, spinning wheels. Just a guess.
I have never turned traction control off. Never spin the wheels (can you?)

How do i determine if the pads are actually worn out? do I have to remove the tyre to physically inspect the pads and rotors? or can this be done without removing the tyres?

I will take a print out of all the replies you have made and tell them that something is definitely wrong.

I will check whether they are just for pads or rotors. or both......how much do just rear brake pads cost in Europe or America?

Thanks for all the help guys!
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If there hasn't been some problem due to the traction control system being engaged frequently, then it is far too early for the brakes to be worn out. It could be a problem with the sensor. The dealer can measure the actual pad thickness with a small tool and reaching in through the wheel, but the best way to do it is to take the wheel off and inspect it properly. My dealer's published prices in Canada for my former 2003 X5 3.0 (just as a guide) are as follows (as of May 2009):

Brake Discs & Pads (Front) $474.00

Brake Discs & Pads (Rear) $436.00

Brake Discs & Pads (Front & Rear) $893.00

Brake Pads (Front) $221.00

Brake Pads (Rear) $206.00

Brake Pads (Front & Rear) $400.00

Some posters report higher prices in the US, likely due to dealers that are trying to live up to the 'stealership' tag line. In my opinion the issue is that in the US there is no profit made by the dealer on the vehicle sales transaction, so they try and make it up on the service pricing. The above prices are similar to what an independent would charge when using OEM parts and warranting their work. I have no idea what your local service pricing should be.

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If It could be a problem with the sensor.
This was my next comment. I agree with JCL. Have the sensors checked.
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