shop quoted me $1100 for 2 rotors, 4 pads, 2 sensors
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My Ride: 2010 535i M Sport 6MT
Model Year: 2010
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I shopped my BMW Center today. Priced for BMW CCA member. Rear axle E60 530i Sport.
DIY:
Brake pads $84
Wear sensor $21
Rotors $172
Guide bolt bushing kit $34
Allen screw $2
Anti-squeal compound, free![Smile](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/smile.gif)
TOTAL $313 + tax
Installed $493 (parts + labor with CCA discount, comes with 2 year unlimited mile defect warranty)
For me, DIY saves $180 of labor cost, but no 2-year warranty.
DIY:
Brake pads $84
Wear sensor $21
Rotors $172
Guide bolt bushing kit $34
Allen screw $2
Anti-squeal compound, free
![Smile](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/smile.gif)
TOTAL $313 + tax
Installed $493 (parts + labor with CCA discount, comes with 2 year unlimited mile defect warranty)
For me, DIY saves $180 of labor cost, but no 2-year warranty.
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Yes, that's what I mean. The plastic will wear down...so you didn't change the sensor...you just changed your pads...what if the sensor plastic wears down enough after only 1000 miles on the new pads to cause an alarm...I hope you understand what i'm trying to say and I hope I'm expressing it correctly....I'm confused... ![Confused](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/confused.gif)
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It would be safe to assume you have not seen a brake sensor mounted on a new brake pad before. There is no way a brake sensor can wear at all on a new brake pad unless it is mounted incorrectly.
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This will give you an idea what a new brake pad and sensor looks like. look at how much the pad will have to wear just to start touching.
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It would be safe to assume you have not seen a brake sensor mounted on a new brake pad before. There is no way a brake sensor can wear at all on a new brake pad unless it is mounted incorrectly.
This will give you an idea what a new brake pad and sensor looks like. look at how much the pad will have to wear just to start touching.
This will give you an idea what a new brake pad and sensor looks like. look at how much the pad will have to wear just to start touching.
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