Brakes
02-28-2011 | 08:08 PM
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I have a 2005 545 and it telling me my rear pads need replaceing. The dealer want to charge nearl 900.00 dollars to reapair. Are there any DIY's on this. I have changed rotors and pads before but not on a BMW. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
02-28-2011 | 08:16 PM
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02-28-2011 | 09:29 PM
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Brake pads and rotors are due in about 3600 miles on my car. I asked the service manager if I should get different brand of pads and rotors for less brake dust problem. He told me I should get the BMW brand. Even its material is softer, it will provide best braking performance. Other brand could cause noise or unsmooth braking issues. Any comments ?
02-28-2011 | 09:32 PM
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Michael,
Brake pads and rotors are due in about 3600 miles on my car. I asked the service manager if I should get different brand of pads and rotors for less brake dust problem. He told me I should get the BMW brand. Even its material is softer, it will provide best braking performance. Other brand could cause noise or unsmooth braking issues. Any comments ?
Brake pads and rotors are due in about 3600 miles on my car. I asked the service manager if I should get different brand of pads and rotors for less brake dust problem. He told me I should get the BMW brand. Even its material is softer, it will provide best braking performance. Other brand could cause noise or unsmooth braking issues. Any comments ?
Michael
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03-01-2011 | 05:50 AM
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I hate the brake dust. Unfortunately (or fortunately!), the brakes were replace with OEM just before I purchased my car. Now I have to live with the dust for a couple years. Anyway, on all my other BMW's, I use Akebonno Euro Ceramic pads. No dust, no noise, excellent performance and durability.
I am going with the Akebonno's when brake replacement time comes around.
I am going with the Akebonno's when brake replacement time comes around.
03-01-2011 | 06:30 AM
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03-01-2011 | 06:36 AM
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These dealer's will say anything to push their OEM rebranded garbage. You can't blame them I guess it's their job...
HAWK HPS pads FTFW!!!
I can go weeks without washing my wheels and even then it's just some light brushing and a hose.Not only that but they have a lot more bite and less fade than the OEM crap.
03-01-2011 | 10:06 AM
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My BMW Center quoted $1178 for front and rear brakes, parts, labor (3.0 hours), misc shop fee and tax. This is *before* BMW CCA member discount (20%) on parts and labor. Includes pads, rotors, wear sensors, rotor bolts, anti-squeal paste, brake/clutch fluid flush. $900 for rear brake job is high. Maybe your labor rate is higher than mine.
