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Just got the "Service Due Immediately on my car" 0 mls... I was wondering should I go to an independent certified (that all my boys go to) to do the breaks or the dealer? What would you do?
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Buy the parts from the dealer (or online, which may save some $) and goto an independent mechanic. ![](https://5series.net/forums/public/style_emoticons/default/twoup.gif)
If you are keen to go the aftermarket way, go with Acute Performance (vendor here).
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If you are keen to go the aftermarket way, go with Acute Performance (vendor here).
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I ended up taking my car to an indy and ended up only paying 80 for labor they did a real good job with it too, the dealer wanted to charge around $700 with parts.
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I ended up taking my car to an indy and ended up only paying 80 for labor they did a real good job with it too, the dealer wanted to charge around $700 with parts.
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$80 for labor and that's for front and rear? real good deal to me! i got quoted $200 for labor, while i provided the parts (all rotors, all pads, and x2 sensors)
What's your thoughts on the BMW OEM pads versus aftermarket Hawk HPS pads?
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amazon.com has BMW Genuine Front Brake Pads for E60 5 Series - 525i N52 SEDAN (2004 - 2006), 530i SEDAN (2002 - 2007) at $124.59+shipping
& the BMW Genuine Rear Brake Pads for E60 E61 5 Series - 525i 525xi 530i 530xi at $119.94+shipping
I had R1 Concepts BLANK rotors (E-Line OE Replacement Rotors) with Hawks HPS pads w/ new sensors. After about 20-25k miles, i needed to change out the pads.
What's your thoughts on the BMW OEM pads versus aftermarket Hawk HPS pads?
![](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51%2BXY6vHYkL._SS500_.jpg)
amazon.com has BMW Genuine Front Brake Pads for E60 5 Series - 525i N52 SEDAN (2004 - 2006), 530i SEDAN (2002 - 2007) at $124.59+shipping
& the BMW Genuine Rear Brake Pads for E60 E61 5 Series - 525i 525xi 530i 530xi at $119.94+shipping
I had R1 Concepts BLANK rotors (E-Line OE Replacement Rotors) with Hawks HPS pads w/ new sensors. After about 20-25k miles, i needed to change out the pads.