Brake job cost

[Sandye90m3]

Originally Posted by Sleeper519

Maybe just call a dealership and an indy shop and ask what they will charge you. just sayin...

Yes I know what you mean, I did that as well. The reason I posted is because there would be about 10+ posts about the cost of brakes from forum members rather than me calling 10+ places.

Just FYI:

Crevier quoted me $2700 for Brakes + Rotors + Pads + Labor which is absolutely absurd...

• $900 for Pads + Installed
• $1800 for Rotors + Install

Local indy shop that I don't go to, quoted $1700 for everything

• $600 for Pads + Install
• $1100 for Rotors + Install

Unfortunately, I don't have the tools for DIY. I'd love to learn, from the videos I've seen it doesn't seem to be much work however I'm still paranoid of me doing it myself for the first time.

[1MOREMOD]

have you verified you need rotors? could be just a matter of putting in brake pads and brake fluid flush.

[Grail05]

Originally Posted by asska

I just bought my M, just out of curiosity, how long do a set of pads last?

yeap depend on your driving style ... replaced my front at 83k miles.. LOL

[Sandye90m3]

Originally Posted by 1MOREMOD

have you verified you need rotors? could be just a matter of putting in brake pads and brake fluid flush.

What is the minimum thickness for rotor replacement? Can't seem to find it on the forum

[INNOVATE_1]

Originally Posted by Sandye90m3

What is the minimum thickness for rotor replacement? Can't seem to find it on the forum

It's engraved on the hub of the rotor..

[Huynguyen0727]

Originally Posted by 2V4NOW

It's engraved on the hub of the rotor..

What do u mean it's engrave on the hub?

[1MOREMOD]

Originally Posted by Huynguyen0727

What do u mean it's engrave on the hub?

he means its engraved on the hub. the minimum thickness for a rotor is engraved on the hub portion of the rotor itself. might need to clean it off some to see it if dirty but its there. think oem fronts are 28.4 and rears 22.4 e9x, dont quote me havent had one for a while.

*edit for operator error

[BMW Fanatik]

Why don't people just call their shops to find out prices?!

Dealership > performance shop > DIY - should be common knowledge.

Some guy initially posted in this thread in 2012 that rotors are $450/pair, then another guy says he's never seen them for less than $600. So why would you even take advice from this thread lol.

Everyone knows the main vendors to go to for what parts they require, so go to them and get some authentic replies with real pricing.

[1MOREMOD]

great movie!

[INNOVATE_1]

Originally Posted by Huynguyen0727

What do u mean it's engrave on the hub?

Originally Posted by 1MOREMOD

he means its engraved on the hub. the minimum thickness for a rotor is engraved on the hub portion of the rotor itself. might need to clean it off some to see it if dirty but its there. think oem fronts are 30.4 and rears 28.4 e9x, dont quote me havent had one for a while.

Exactly how I stated..

1MOREMOD, that's wishful thinking.. lol

New rotors:

FR 30mm - Min TH 28.4mm

RR 24mm - Min TH 22.4mm

[1MOREMOD]

Originally Posted by 2V4NOW

Exactly how I stated..

1MOREMOD, that's wishful thinking.. lol

New rotors:

FR 30mm - Min TH 28.4mm

RR 24mm - Min TH 22.4mm

oops my bad. i have stoptechs now and have a bad memory!

[gazosnic]

$275 each for the fronts here.

http://www.bavauto.com/fland.asp?par...FatcMgodFDsAag

[jms_w]

My local indy quoted me about $200 labor for install of pads and rotors rear-only

[BimmerRob08]

Originally Posted by mdosu

well, obviously doing it yourself is just cost of materials: pads, rotors, fluids, fluid pump, some tools, jack...there's a DIY on pad replacement on this site. http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=246116
There's also a DIY on fluid flush.

The floating calipers are much simplier than the fixed calipers, if you don't mind getting your hands dirty.

I can't find a DIY on the rotor part, likely it's just a simply unbolt/bolt affair.


At a shop, it's basically, a 2-3 hour job? So they'll quote you at their hourly rate X 2-3 hours and you have your answer, plus the cost of materials. If I were you I'd buy the parts from Tischer and bring it into a BWM indie shop. You can shop for the cheapest price on parts, and the indie shop is alot cheaper than dealer.

If you're a prospective M3 buyer, a lot of people were able to get a pad change for free within their free maintenance peroid.

I've replaced my brake system with a BBK and done other brake work on the M3. It's super easy if you understand a little mechanics and handy with tools. So here is a pointer for the rotor discs since you can't find any info on it (I can't either). The rotors (front) will have two small hex retaining bolts that hold the rotor disc in place. They are somewhat soft metal so BE CAREFUL removing them. They are low torque (about 32 in-lbs) If you do not use the correct hex (Allen wrench socket) you'll strip the hex hole with the tool then unless you have an impact tool to help remove it, you'll be screwed. Almost happened to me first time I removed the bolts due to heat seizure. Then you'll have to probably knock the back and front of the rotor with a mallet or ball-peen hammer to brake the rust loose, then the rotor will come off.

Watch some youtube video of removing rotor discs and pads. Their all about the same procedure. Good luck.