How much do they charge to replace the front break pads?

AbeFroman · 02-29-2012, 06:42 PM

dealership and indy shop. It's for a 2003 z4 2.5i.

mousitch · 02-29-2012, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by AbeFroman

dealership and indy shop. It's for a 2003 z4 2.5i.

Just kidding.. I figure it shouldnt be much. Straight forward. If you have much experience it would be an easy DIY but id expect under $400.+

Just depends on rotors Id think.

Silververtu · 02-29-2012, 07:29 PM

It's a 2 hour job for doing both front and rear

AbeFroman · 02-29-2012, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by mousitch

Just kidding.. I figure it shouldnt be much. Straight forward. If you have much experience it would be an easy DIY but id expect under $400.+

Just depends on rotors Id think.

Really? I was charged $500 from an indy shop.

mousitch · 02-29-2012, 07:46 PM

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Really? I was charged $500 from an indy shop.

WHAT PARTS WERE REPLACE OTHER THAN WEAR SENSORS AND PADS?

AbeFroman · 02-29-2012, 07:59 PM

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WHAT PARTS WERE REPLACE OTHER THAN WEAR SENSORS AND PADS?

Not sure, i had it towed for a noise in the rear wheel. They told me the pads were 5% in the front so I said go ahead and replace it. I pick it up tomorrow so I havent seen the invoice. the shop was recommended on bimmerforums. I believe theyre a sponsor too.

seank · 02-29-2012, 10:25 PM

4 pads, rotors, and labor could easily be $500. At least you don't live in northern california where the labor rate is a lot more.

ZStig · 03-01-2012, 12:27 AM

Next time do it yourself, look how easy it is!

SCHMOUPE · 03-01-2012, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Roffle Waffle

Next time do it yourself, look how easy it is!

LOL sorry that was pretty funny. However I want to do my brakes as well but now seeing this I have doubts. Is there a detailed step by step DIY guide anywhere?

just found this:
http://www.zpost.com/forums/showthre...ighlight=brake

Finnegan · 03-01-2012, 11:52 AM

There's this DIY too.

3798j · 03-01-2012, 11:59 AM

While I had done many a pad replacement, this video helped by lighting up some "grey" areas I had. It was as easy as shown.

gcochard · 03-01-2012, 12:05 PM

I've been doing brakes since I was 14, don't let Roffle Waffle scare you. It's really easy once you do your first set.

On the other hand.......DRUM BRAKES ARE THE DEVIL I HATE THEM.

VinnieAces · 03-01-2012, 12:23 PM

lmfao at roffle, nice vid aha

but yeah replacing pads yourself isnt hard at all! just follow a DIY if its your first time and you'll be a pro in no time

ZStig · 03-01-2012, 12:45 PM

my hands are still healing. hahahaha

pyo · 03-01-2012, 01:21 PM

Are the brake pad changes similar to the E46 3 series?

Finnegan · 03-01-2012, 01:27 PM

I would expect so. (E46 M3 vs. Z4M pretty equivalent.)

AbeFroman · 03-01-2012, 03:02 PM

The $520 was for front brake pads and rotors iincluding labor.

seank · 03-01-2012, 10:35 PM

Its easy. You can do it. We believe in you. Its just a dirty job.

gcochard · 03-02-2012, 09:46 AM

WHS^

Wear gloves and a long sleeved shirt you can throw away and it should be good.

Finnegan · 03-02-2012, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by seank

Its easy. You can do it. We believe in you. Its just a dirty job.

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Originally Posted by cliffhopper

WHS^

Wear gloves and a long sleeved shirt you can throw away and it should be good.

+1 on both of these. I'd add some beat up jeans into the mix. I actually have a set of "brake job" clothes now. Really. Still way cheaper than having it done by a shop though.

Huz-Z · 03-02-2012, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by AbeFroman

The $520 was for front brake pads and rotors iincluding labor.

Wow - pricey. Even the notoriously expensive Canadian BMW dealers up here only charge around $430 for front rotors, pads and labor to install.

XMetal · 03-03-2012, 12:51 AM

Roffle...your video was hilarious. It reminded me of me doing my brake on my X5 a few years back. Everything went fine until I got to the caliper retaining bolts. Struggled with it for about an hour just like your video, then realized that I'm not gonna get that thing off without an air gun. Had to put everything back together, drove to my friend's garage and had him installed all 4 pads/rotors/sensors...all for a whopping $120 buck worth of labor. He's been doing all my brakes since

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