Cost of new OEM Rotors and Brakes?

dutch · 02-06-2013, 11:54 AM

So I took my car into the dealership since it was due for some new brake pads, they informed me that the rotors were also below recommendation. Then quoted me $840 to fix it. That seemed a little high to me, even for a BMW, does this sound about right? or am I being taken for a ride, so to speak?

Thanks!

cvc 22349a · 02-06-2013, 12:09 PM

That's not bad for all four corners. If that's just one axle buy your parts from ECS and go to an indie

dutch · 02-06-2013, 12:21 PM

Yeah, I guess I should have been more specific. It's only for the front axle.

phillip@bmpdesign · 02-06-2013, 02:22 PM

Several reputable independent BMW shops will do it for less than $500 including sensors, OEM pads, OEM rotors, reprogramming, and bed-in.

Or you could do it yourself for around $300.

If this is your first brake service, and you have around 50k miles, I would also recommend a brake fluid flush.

techwhiz · 02-06-2013, 03:48 PM

Get the Z4 35is rotors. Better than the stock ones.

Cir14 · 02-07-2013, 01:46 PM

Im going to need new rear brakes in the near future. I don’t really have the capabilities to do it myself or the required tools. Can anyone recommend a indy shop in & around the Philly Area? That is for ~$500; I would rather support an indy than the dealer

Hybrid For Life · 02-07-2013, 03:05 PM

If you have basic tools you can do the brakes very easily your self. I did rotors and pads in the rear in about 3 hours. easy mode

gds52 · 02-13-2013, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Cir14

Im going to need new rear brakes in the near future. I don’t really have the capabilities to do it myself or the required tools. Can anyone recommend a indy shop in & around the Philly Area? That is for ~$500; I would rather support an indy than the dealer

VAC motorsports Philadelphia.
You can check they price with them.
They are experts.

Cir14 · 02-14-2013, 12:27 PM

Just got rear brakes (Rotors, Pads & Sensors) replaced for $494.76 at West German in Ft. Washington. Ive had the car since 51K, I have 83K now. Its a 6 speed which saves alot on the wear

CJ421 · 02-14-2013, 02:00 PM

VAC Motorsports - www.vacmotorsports.com
Helix Motorsports - www.helix13.com

Two reputable shops in Philly. You may be closer to one or the other depending on location.

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phillip@bmpdesign Private First Class 5 Rep 177 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 335i Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Tyler, TX iTrader: (0)	Several reputable independent BMW shops will do it for less than $500 including sensors, OEM pads, OEM rotors, reprogramming, and bed-in. Or you could do it yourself for around $300. If this is your first brake service, and you have around 50k miles, I would also recommend a brake fluid flush. __________________ Phillip Wilmeth -=BMP Design=- 1-800-648-7278 Like us on facebook!
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Hybrid For Life Banned 78 Rep 2,110 Posts Drives: Out of Spec Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Santa Barbara, CA iTrader: (4)	If you have basic tools you can do the brakes very easily your self. I did rotors and pads in the rear in about 3 hours. easy mode
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Cir14 Private First Class 1 Rep 108 Posts Drives: 11 328xi M-Sport Sedan Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Ambler pa iTrader: (0)	Just got rear brakes (Rotors, Pads & Sensors) replaced for $494.76 at West German in Ft. Washington. Ive had the car since 51K, I have 83K now. Its a 6 speed which saves alot on the wear
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