04-17-2018, 07:19 AM | #1 |
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What is a sensible quote to replace pads?
I got quoted from the local BMW dealer over 500 euro (600$) just to replace the brake pads in all 4 corners, without the pads (I'll provide the parts).
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06-06-2018, 01:39 PM | #5 |
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For that money (600), you can buy better street pads front and rear than OEM pads, and purchase jack+stand+impact wrench.
Then you can save yourself money for all cars in the future for changing. Changing pad takes about 45 min when you get used to it. I do it in about 40 min as I change mine frequently because of tracking. Some helpful video; |
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06-06-2018, 02:34 PM | #6 |
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Quick and easy to do, but sometimes when I don’t have time before a track event (or if my car is already at the shop for other things), my race shop charges about $200.
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06-07-2018, 10:44 AM | #7 |
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Does your quote include resurfacing your rotors? Does it include sensors being replaced? Let’s see your estimate sheet - something isn’t adding up.
On a normal brake service, rotors are resurfaced and sensors are replaced. |
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07-06-2018, 08:32 AM | #8 |
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I didn't get something written. I just called BMW Automobile Bavaria (biggest authorized dealer and service in Romania) and asked for the service department, I described what I want to do and he asked me if the pads are OEM or aftermarket. Then gave me the estimate...
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07-06-2018, 10:22 AM | #9 |
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I had my pads replaced and bedded and an axleback exhaust install done at my local shop for just over $200.00. I also provided the parts. Shop around for an honest and knowledgeable shop and you won't get screwed.
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08-25-2018, 10:18 PM | #11 |
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I'm slow and it takes me 40 minutes to swap all pads on all four corners. That includes jack time, wheel removal, pad replacement, reinstalling tires and wheels and torquing the wheels to spec.
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09-09-2018, 07:04 AM | #13 |
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Almost nobody resurfaces rotors anymore. When taking in the time to do this, it is cheaper to buy new ones.
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09-09-2018, 06:11 PM | #15 |
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I concur
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09-09-2018, 06:20 PM | #16 |
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That's way too much. I can do it in my driveway in 40 minutes. I don't have a lift so I jack up 1/2 of each side of the car using a floor jack and I do the front and rear on one side then I do the same on the other side. Another option for DYI is to use the front center and rear center jack points. That way you can do both fronts and then both rears each at the same time. Either way always use jack stands for safety. I would think that a shop would charge one hour of shop time to do job, but I bet they can actually do the work in 20-30 minutes since they have a lift plus they do pads on our cars every day.
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