e70 X5 Brake DIY Question.

[rh71]

can someone provide a ballpark number for the cost of all pads and rotors replacement at an indy shop (or dealer)?

does it include brake fluid / flush? My brake fluid according to idrive is apparently due at the end of this year. How much is that usually?

[JCL]

Originally Posted by rh71

can someone provide a ballpark number for the cost of all pads and rotors replacement at an indy shop (or dealer)?

does it include brake fluid / flush? My brake fluid according to idrive is apparently due at the end of this year. How much is that usually?

My dealer advertises prices on the web and in the service reception area for common service items. The following is for a 2008 X5 3.0, OE parts, labour and shop supplies included. Brake fluid flush is extra.

Brake Discs & Pads (Front) $575.00
Brake Discs & Pads (Rear) $550.00
Brake Discs & Pads (Front & Rear) $1,091.00
Brake Pads (Front) $269.00
Brake Pads (Rear) $251.00
Brake Pads (Front & Rear) $486.00

[edennelson]

Originally Posted by JCL

Brake Discs & Pads (Front) $575.00

This is not a bad price, the parts for my 35D are $498.85 retail (Bavauto). Yes the 35D breaks are bigger then the i's breaks.

[evilution915]

Thanks for the info guys.

Long story short, Indy Shop A passed pre-purchase inspection.
Brake fluid light came on. Squealing noise too.
Went to Shop B to do brake fluid flush. They also noted the low brake pads.
Complained to shop A.
They are only charging me parts (305$ for rotors/pads/sensors).
Had they told me sooner, I would've got the seller to comp me, but alas.

Thanks for all the info.
P.S. Brake fluid flush ranged from $97 to $214 in my area..

EDIT: Here is a great video on how to brake fluid flush:
ECS Tuning: How To Bleed Your Brakes - YouTube

[YuCrew]

Any trick to access the box where the rear brake pad wear sensor is plugged into on an E70 (2012 X5)? Can I get to the connection without taking off the wheel/fender liner? I expected the last and easiest thing to do would be to plug in the new sensor but the access to the mating plug is not obvious to me. I have the new rear pads and rotors installed with a new wear sensor and only have to plug it in (old sensor is worn and triggered service light). Thanks a million.

[Scott ZHP]

Originally Posted by YuCrew

Any trick to access the box where the rear brake pad sensor is plugged into on an E70 (2012 X5). Can I get to the connection without taking off the wheel/fender liner? Thought this would be the easiest thing to do but I have all the rear pads and rotors replaced and only have to plug in the new sensor (old sensor is worn and triggered service light). Thanks a million.

You need to remove a couple of screws and bend the liner back to access the junction box; no need to remove the liner. Wear eye protection unless you want gravel in your eyes.

[bmrboi2]

Every other set of pads, new rotors. Every car. Always.

I put Ceramic Pads on my vehicles and they typically wear out every 30-35K.

[YuCrew]

Many thanks for the responses I received. Once you know the trick I learned from Scott ZHP, it's obvious. Mine was to remove simply ONE screw. But just in case it is not obvious, I posted a short video here hoping it might be helpful to someone.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1vI7Xv77hvY