where do you buy your parts?
 

got the "check brake lining" a couple days ago. now that im out of cpo, there is no way in hell im going back to the stealership to get my brakes done. i understand that everything should be replaced (pads, rotors, and sensors).

my question is where do you buy your parts online?
also, what do you recommend for a 2003 bmw x5 3.0 in terms of which pads, rotors, and sensors.

THANKS!!

I would go with OEM brake pads and rotors. Just seems that a lot of people have problems with aftermarket brake equipment.

i appreciate your input, definitely will do. you think its cheaper to buy the oem parts online or through the dealer directly?

OEM rotors and sensors, from the dealer.

If the dust doesn't particularly bother you, then OEM pads are the best bet, again from the dealer. I have had good luck with Axxis Deluxe pads (from Zeckhausen Racing) for reduced dust, and similar performance to OEM.

you can by any part from tischer BMW.... www.getbmwparts.com ( enjoy it):thumbup:

CPO doesnt cover maintance items, so i dont know what your getting at, but if your looking for OEM parts. go to the dealer for them, or from me at cost.

I got the maintenance package for like 2grand and it covered brake work, oil
changes, and wiper blades

i just did my brakes and got my pads from the local autoparts store. I did have to goto the stealer for the sensor but it was only $25.

Find and buy: Rotex GOLD brake pads.

If you want to have your wheels look good for OVER one month without any noticeable brake dust, get these pads.

I put them on my 2001 X5 4.4 Sport, and my 1999 740iL (same part numbers front and rear for both vehicles!)

Best money I ever spent.... (around $70 per vehicle)
Search online for the best price.

I buy parts from

pelicanparts.com (dealer parts or aftermarket available)
alloembmwparts.com
bimmerparts.com

How have the Rotex pads been with noise? I only ask because every BMW that comes through the dealer with aftermarket pads squeal like scalded pigs... Also is there any performance difference noticed, for better or worse?