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I just replaced the rear brakes on my parent's car because the DEALER told them the rear pads were almost gone. They told them "they'd be lucky to make it to winter" before they were gone. I ordered the parts (because I do all the car work for my family members), took it all apart and the rear pads were probably 75% still there. This was after 85,000 miles of "old-people" driving.
My E36 is at over 80,000 miles on both the front and rear pads with tons of life left. The rears will go 125,000 miles easily. I do drive "smartly" though and try to conserve momentum, unlike most drivers. Still amazed at how many people drive full-speed at a RED LIGHT and then slam on the brakes when they get there...
I'm still just so glad I'm not a slave to a mechanic. A FULL 335i DIY brake job is under $500. Rotors, pads, retaining screws, grease, brake fluid.
You got ripped off.
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