$1200 for front brake pads?

Catalina Wine Mixer · 05-22-2013, 03:37 PM

Now that my car is out of its factory warranty the BMW dealer quoted me $1200 for the front brake pads?!? Are these people insane or what? This seems way to high of a price. Whats the avergae price for OEM pads? I will get another quote from an independent shop this week

tigermack · 05-22-2013, 03:39 PM

WOW.

They meant $120?

The pads alone on Tirerack are under $100 for front set.

catcher22 · 05-22-2013, 03:44 PM

They probably mean pads and rotors? Then I could see that price (at the dealer).

I paid about that much for new pads AND rotors for all 4 (at an Indy).

NormE91 · 05-22-2013, 03:45 PM

Hey, if you can't afford the maintenance on a BMW then why did you buy one?

J/K

I think there was a decimal point problem with that quote...

slider86 · 05-22-2013, 03:46 PM

Yeah, I'm pretty sure that's the incorrect price you were quoted by the dealer. That or possible rotors were included. The dealer is a complete rip-off, but that price is just completely unbelievable.

theblackmamba · 05-22-2013, 03:48 PM

Pads: $148.00
Rotors: $178.00 x 2 = $356
Sensors: $26.22 x 2 = $52.44
Other Misc: $20.00
Total: $576.44 -> $600 just in parts.

Obv. the above figure is MSRP parts that are OEM from bmw.

Labor at $180/hr = 3.3 hours total + parts above at MSRP = $1,2xx.xx

For reference I just paid $645 for my rear brakes to be done at the dealer.

tigermack · 05-22-2013, 04:01 PM

I'd love to do your brakes for $500 in the rear. lol

Datsik · 05-22-2013, 04:03 PM

BMW = Breaking My Wallet

omerfar23 · 05-22-2013, 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theblackmamba

Pads: $148.00
Rotors: $178.00 x 2 = $356
Sensors: $26.22 x 2 = $52.44
Other Misc: $20.00
Total: $576.44 -> $600 just in parts.

Obv. the above figure is MSRP parts that are OEM from bmw.

Labor at $180/hr = 3.3 hours total + parts above at MSRP = $1,2xx.xx

For reference I just paid $645 for my rear brakes to be done at the dealer.

I think there is only 1 sensor in the front. Overall, 2 in the car (1 in front and 1 in rear).

Also check out online shops for parts they are much cheaper even OEM. Example, rockauto.com

theblackmamba · 05-22-2013, 04:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by omerfar23

I think there is only 1 sensor in the front. Overall, 2 in the car (1 in front and 1 in rear).

Also check out online shops for parts they are much cheaper even OEM. Example, rockauto.com

One sensor..hmm..no wonder I only paid for a single sensor at bmw.

thought I made it out ahead.

theblackmamba · 05-22-2013, 04:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tigermack

I'd love to do you for $500 in the rear. lol

hey hey hey. none of that now.

tigermack · 05-22-2013, 04:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theblackmamba

hey hey hey. none of that now.

LOL, I just realized the wording. Oh god...

E90_boostjunky · 05-22-2013, 06:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theblackmamba

Pads: $148.00
Rotors: $178.00 x 2 = $356
Sensors: $26.22 x 2 = $52.44
Other Misc: $20.00
Total: $576.44 -> $600 just in parts.

Obv. the above figure is MSRP parts that are OEM from bmw.

Labor at $180/hr = 3.3 hours total + parts above at MSRP = $1,2xx.xx

For reference I just paid $645 for my rear brakes to be done at the dealer.

thats insane!

i got brand new stoptech rotors and pads, front and back, and had my brake calipers painted professionaly, for 740$ parts and labor total. Labor was only 230$ at my indy shop.

Gizm0 · 05-22-2013, 07:15 PM

DIY save money > http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=613337

marosmith · 05-22-2013, 07:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Catalina Wine Mixer

Now that my car is out of its factory warranty the BMW dealer quoted me $1200 for the front brake pads?!? Are these people insane or what? This seems way to high of a price. Whats the avergae price for OEM pads? I will get another quote from an independent shop this week

Whoever gave you that quote should be hung and the shop burnt to the ground.

PichaDis11 · 05-22-2013, 07:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theblackmamba

One sensor..hmm..no wonder I only paid for a single sensor at bmw.

thought I made it out ahead.

oh the feeling huh. Yea 1 on front drivers side and 1 rear passenger. When sensors go out also pads are close to half worn.

shata · 05-22-2013, 07:51 PM

Ya disc brakes are simple, do them yourself. Saves you 50%.

theblackmamba · 05-22-2013, 08:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by E90_boostjunky

thats insane!

i got brand new stoptech rotors and pads, front and back, and had my brake calipers painted professionaly, for 740$ parts and labor total. Labor was only 230$ at my indy shop.

I needed them to stay in warranty. I have my cpo platinum and I kinda want to keep it...long story short...

DetectiveLoki · 05-22-2013, 09:16 PM

I bought front/rear aftermarket brakes for $143 after discounts, and several independent shop only wanted $200 to change rear/front brakes including resurfacing the rotors. I decided to grab some friends and changed it myself.

techietaichi · 05-22-2013, 09:27 PM

$1200?! Puff-puff pass man. Go see an indy.

sovende96 · 05-22-2013, 09:32 PM

Very easy to diy... Did all four pads/rotors/sensors for 450$ myself in 3 hours with jack stands...

Bingobimmer · 05-22-2013, 09:41 PM

The stealership strikes again!

http://www.**********s.com/*********...mance-Pads.htm

Rotors, pads, lines, and fluid + DIY

$700-800

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