Hawk HPS Brake Pads Installation Price

[badazzm]

So my M3 is tripping. It was showing that my rear brakes are good for another 9,000 miles since the last service at end of Oct. and this morning it said I need to replace rear brakes asap! I only drove the car 1,500 miles since then. Weird. So since I am out of warranty, I decided to do research and found Hawk HPS Brake pads to be the best ones out there for my e92. Went to their website and called the local guy who carry's them. He quoted me $375 for everything OTD. Since the brakes pads are only $99, is this a fair price? How much is it usually?

[M3PO]

The service guide in iDrive is just a count down. The pad sensors telling you your pads are worn out are actually seeing what's going on.

$275 for pad installation is crazy. I can do it with a floor jack and hand tools in an hour. A shop with a lift should be quicker.

[aus]

You sure you want HPS?
I thought they sucked. They dust less, but have not bit at all compared to stock.
You should consider the Stoptech street sport pads instead.

[badazzm]

Originally Posted by M3PO

The service guide in iDrive is just a count down. The pad sensors telling you your pads are worn out are actually seeing what's going on.

$275 for pad installation is crazy. I can do it with a floor jack and hand tools in an hour. A shop with a lift should be quicker.

Haha. Thanks. I have never worked on cars and will def not do it on an M3. I thought $275 is a bit much. It should not be more than an hour right?

[badazzm]

Originally Posted by aus

You sure you want HPS?
I thought they sucked. They dust less, but have not bit at all compared to stock.
You should consider the Stoptech street sport pads instead.

Hmm. Well I just did a search on Google and found a thread on m3post where most of the people recommended Hawks. I do need less brake dust though. Cleaning a 5 inch lip every other day is not pleasant. Now I gotta do some more research on Stoptech's though. But I just wanted to get opinions on labor cost. $275 seemed excessive.

[THE TECH]

Originally Posted by aus

You sure you want HPS?
I thought they sucked. They dust less, but have not bit at all compared to stock.
You should consider the Stoptech street sport pads instead.

HPS are good, they are just not for the track.

[M3PO]

Originally Posted by badazzm

Haha. Thanks. I have never worked on cars and will def not do it on an M3. I thought $275 is a bit much. It should not be more than an hour right?

It's an easy job but I know not everyone can or will want to do it. My only point was that it's really easy. It shouldn't take more than an hour so unless their labor rate is $275/hour, the math doesn't add up.

[badazzm]

Originally Posted by M3PO

It's an easy job but I know not everyone can or will want to do it. My only point was that it's really easy. It shouldn't take more than an hour so unless their labor rate is $275/hour, the math doesn't add up.

Yea that's what I thought that this should not be more than 1 hour. Usually shops are around $100/hr. Thanks man!

[Richard@M-World]

Yes one hour of labor should be a reasonable price.

[aus]

Originally Posted by badazzm

Hmm. Well I just did a search on Google and found a thread on m3post where most of the people recommended Hawks. I do need less brake dust though. Cleaning a 5 inch lip every other day is not pleasant. Now I gotta do some more research on Stoptech's though. But I just wanted to get opinions on labor cost. $275 seemed excessive.

Originally Posted by THE TECH

HPS are good, they are just not for the track.

I hated them on my E36 M3. No initial bite compared to stock pads. WAY less braking power compared to stock at full braking. And if they're cold, they suck even more, IMO.

And 1 hour of labor should be enough if they have a lift and power tools.

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[ailikesiliu]

And keep in mind, they are not easy on rotors.

[larryn]

Originally Posted by aus

I hated them on my E36 M3. No initial bite compared to stock pads. WAY less braking power compared to stock at full braking. And if they're cold, they suck even more, IMO.

I found this as well on the street... and they literally melted at the track. I wouldn't get the HPS again on a bet.

[1MOREMOD]

have you actually went to the back of your car and looked at the pads to see how much is left?

[badazzm]

Originally Posted by chriszeh

have you actually went to the back of your car and looked at the pads to see how much is left?

I did and I can see them but I don't know how to tell if they need replacing. I dont' want to take any chances either. I ended up ordering Hawk ceramic pads along with 2 bottles of brembo fluid from tire rack. I hope these will do the job. Do I need to get two brake sensors as well? And how can I tell about rotors? Thanks for your help!

[badazzm]

Originally Posted by larryn

I found this as well on the street... and they literally melted at the track. I wouldn't get the HPS again on a bet.

I just need some good pads with very less brake dust and tire rack says HPS ceramic are the lowest ones. I rarely track my car so it's mainly for everyday use.

[1MOREMOD]

Originally Posted by badazzm

I did and I can see them but I don't know how to tell if they need replacing. I dont' want to take any chances either. I ended up ordering Hawk ceramic pads along with 2 bottles of brembo fluid from tire rack. I hope these will do the job. Do I need to get two brake sensors as well? And how can I tell about rotors? Thanks for your help!

i usually use a flashlight so i can get a better view if looking thru the wheel for quick check. the pads have a backing plate that is about 4mm thick on OEM if i remember and i shoot for having about half that amount of pad left or so(2-3mm) being all the way worn. this is also about the point where you will start to wear thru the sensor. if you change pads at this point before the sensor is damaged then a new one isnt needed. also the last little bit of pad seems to get used really fast particularly with track use.

[THE TECH]

Originally Posted by aus

I hated them on my E36 M3. No initial bite compared to stock pads. WAY less braking power compared to stock at full braking. And if they're cold, they suck even more, IMO.

And 1 hour of labor should be enough if they have a lift and power tools.

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I don't have any complaints with the set I have.

[badazzm]

Originally Posted by chriszeh

i usually use a flashlight so i can get a better view if looking thru the wheel for quick check. the pads have a backing plate that is about 4mm thick on OEM if i remember and i shoot for having about half that amount of pad left or so(2-3mm) being all the way worn. this is also about the point where you will start to wear thru the sensor. if you change pads at this point before the sensor is damaged then a new one isnt needed. also the last little bit of pad seems to get used really fast particularly with track use.

Thanks man! I will get them replaced anyways for less brake dust. I have parked the car for now and will wait for pads and fluid. Need to pick up the sensors today for back up in case I do need them.

[badazzm]

Originally Posted by THE TECH

I don't have any complaints with the set I have.

Yep. I trust your choice. I ordered ceramic ones though for minimum brake dust. If I don't track the car then ceramic ones should be ok. I heard they suck at track.

[Protocav]

Hawk HPS pads are literally the worst pads i have ever had on a car (previous car). I put them on the car, and took them off the next day. That bad. If you haven't purchased them, look elsewhere, if you have purchased them, save the install time and find something else.

[Sean05]

Originally Posted by Protocav

Hawk HPS pads are literally the worst pads i have ever had on a car (previous car). I put them on the car, and took them off the next day. That bad. If you haven't purchased them, look elsewhere, if you have purchased them, save the install time and find something else.

Previous car? so have you actually used them in E9x M3?

[Technic]

Originally Posted by M3PO

The service guide in iDrive is just a count down. The pad sensors telling you your pads are worn out are actually seeing what's going on.

$275 for pad installation is crazy. I can do it with a floor jack and hand tools in an hour. A shop with a lift should be quicker.

Close thread. Nothing else to say.