i need rear brakes and belt tensioner
11-10-2010, 06:18 PM
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Hello All!
thinking of getting this:
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anyone had experience with buying brakes from ebay?
I also need a belt tensioner pulley replaced. BMW service recommended replacing it with a hydraulic system. But i found a mechanical on ebay and its a lot cheaper. Anyways, it needs to be replaced and i am planning to do the job myself. I will probably need the belt too.
I'll appreciate any comments or guidance.
thinking of getting this:
EBay
anyone had experience with buying brakes from ebay?
I also need a belt tensioner pulley replaced. BMW service recommended replacing it with a hydraulic system. But i found a mechanical on ebay and its a lot cheaper. Anyways, it needs to be replaced and i am planning to do the job myself. I will probably need the belt too.
I'll appreciate any comments or guidance.
11-10-2010, 09:45 PM
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I sell rear brake pads. Hawk HPS for $75. I also sell R1Concept Rotors Drilled for
Front - $175/pair
Rear - $160/pair
Why not buy from a trusted vendor on this forum? Many people have purchased brake setups from me and are very happy.
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Front - $175/pair
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Why not buy from a trusted vendor on this forum? Many people have purchased brake setups from me and are very happy.
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11-10-2010, 10:20 PM
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posting your car's year and model would help.
Anyway, Michael (Acute Performance) is a top-notch guy - bought from him before and highly recommend
Anyway, Michael (Acute Performance) is a top-notch guy - bought from him before and highly recommend
11-11-2010, 03:49 AM
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Its 2005 525I
I will need front brakes soon too. 3K or so. I just don't know maybe I should replace all 4 at same time now? Oh and can I get away with replacing just the pads? I know there is a thickness of discs I need to measure, but not sure what it supposed to be.
I will need front brakes soon too. 3K or so. I just don't know maybe I should replace all 4 at same time now? Oh and can I get away with replacing just the pads? I know there is a thickness of discs I need to measure, but not sure what it supposed to be.
11-12-2010, 10:41 AM
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Does anyone know how to measure the rotor? WHat are the specs? Or is it just simply worth it to replace them when replacing the pads?
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Replacing rotors IMO depends of several factors:
Do they vibrate when you apply the brakes?
How many miles have they been used for?
How are your braking habits?
New rotors aren't too expensive, so if money isn't a serious issue I'd replace them along with the pads.
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