2012 328i Rear Brake service

Jackamie · 11-13-2014, 06:31 PM

Took my car in for a service and the dealership said that the rear brakes needed to be replaced. Got the warning light the other day. 800KM to go. Pads, rotors etc. Car has 42000km. Is that normal. I am not an aggressive driver. Where can I get this done for less or do I have to do it at the BMW dealership. They quoted me $500 plus tax. I live in Vaughan.

bobblehead · 11-14-2014, 06:42 AM

If you want to get it done at dealer ....

Parkview website says $407 (+taxes) for Rear brakes pads & rotors. You may want to double check if sensors and other small brake items are included

http://www.parkviewbmw.com/service/v...vices-packages

steve@codemybimmer · 11-14-2014, 08:24 AM

I got the red brake warning light 3 months ago when the rear pads had 4mm left. They were still good for a bit but I think the system will warn you just to be on the safe side.

I got the pads and the sensor from Maranello with the Maxbimmer discount for about $200 and got a friend to install it for me. Just buy the OEM pads and sensor from Maranello and get an independent shop to install them for you. It will be much less than $500.

crono06 · 11-14-2014, 10:01 AM

In all honesty, $500 is not even that bad. I remember before, even Honda and Mazda dealers wanted that sort of pricing.

bobblehead · 11-14-2014, 10:32 AM

friend was quoted $800 for doing front & rear brakes (full) on a 2010 Mazda 3 at the dealer. Yikes

focal · 11-17-2014, 04:50 PM

I find the brake service at the dealer not bad. The "posted" rates are less than going to my independent using OEM parts

335i_4D · 11-17-2014, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Jackamie

Car has 42000km. Is that normal.

1st BMW ?

Do you, by any chance, have (and use) the nice cruise control feature that when pulled completely, slows the car by 10km/h ?

When I bought my 1st BMW, did use it a lot, since I taught it was a nice feature, until my SA told me that this uses the rear brake to slow the car down, which is why they change the rear brakes more often than the front.

Next time you use the feature at night, look in your rear view mirror, you'll see the rear brake light lit.

aspiring335 · 11-18-2014, 04:26 PM

You must have ordered the optional front brake lights...

Quote:

Originally Posted by 335i_4D

1st BMW ?

Do you, by any chance, have (and use) the nice cruise control feature that when pulled completely, slows the car by 10km/h ?

When I bought my 1st BMW, did use it a lot, since I taught it was a nice feature, until my SA told me that this uses the rear brake to slow the car down, which is why they change the rear brakes more often than the front.

Next time you use the feature at night, look in your rear view mirror, you'll see the rear brake light lit.

Ali Shiralian · 11-18-2014, 04:37 PM

2010 Toyota 4Runner, front and rear complete brake job....$2,100....BMW repair and service is not more expensive than other brands contrary to popular belief

crono06 · 11-19-2014, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Ali Shiralian

2010 Toyota 4Runner, front and rear complete brake job....$2,100....BMW repair and service is not more expensive than other brands contrary to popular belief

Yikes!

I completely agree with you. The only time you would notice a difference is if you skip oem, and buy aftermarket parts and go to Joe's garage. I feel my last car (Mazda3) is pretty much the same price (if not more) when going to the dealer.

335i_4D · 11-20-2014, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by aspiring335

You must have ordered the optional front brake lights...

Wow, appreciate the big input on the post...

OTK_KART · 11-20-2014, 03:54 PM

Your traction control also put wears on your brake as well.

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focal Captain 67 Rep 639 Posts Drives: 328i 6MT w/ MPS & MPE Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (0)	I find the brake service at the dealer not bad. The "posted" rates are less than going to my independent using OEM parts
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