Brake pads and rotors

[sazan]

Hi, Would anyone have an estimate on changing front brake pads, rotors on a 1973 bmw 2002. Apparently, my front brakes are gone and also need to change or reset bearings.

Thank you.

Sazan

[beast02er]

Well I don't know if you are talking about doing it yourself or paying someone. DIY costs:

Rotors: $100 + machining at $15 a rotor = $130

Pads: $40-60

Brake fluid: $5

Wheel bearings: $10 inner, $10 outer X 2 sides = ~$40

High temp grease: $5

If the rubber flex brake lines havn't been replaced, then i'd put on Stainless Steel braided brake lines while you are at it, they cost about $90 a set.

If you pay someone, you will pay all that plus labor at about $60 an hour, and I bet they could do it in a couple of hours..

Hope this helps. I just went through this, this is how I know.

Bryan

red73

[sazan]

Bryan, Thanks for your quick reply. A mechanic gave me an $320 estimate. I had no idea on how much it would cost so I thought I'd ask.

I guess $320 is reasonable then.

Thanks again,

Sajan

[bmwman]

i have some rotors that i will sell you...I am about to post pictures of my parts for sale in the parts section so check it out.

anthony

[SteveH]

Well I don't know if you are talking about doing it yourself or paying someone. DIY costs:

Rotors: $100 + machining at $15 a rotor = $130

Pads: $40-60

Brake fluid: $5

Wheel bearings: $10 inner, $10 outer X 2 sides = ~$40

High temp grease: $5

If the rubber flex brake lines havn't been replaced, then i'd put on Stainless Steel braided brake lines while you are at it, they cost about $90 a set.

If you pay someone, you will pay all that plus labor at about $60 an hour, and I bet they could do it in a couple of hours..

Hope this helps. I just went through this, this is how I know.

Bryan

red73

$100 for rotors? I bought a set for $50+ shipping. I believe it was from MBZ.org but their website currently does not have BMW parts.

Here is a price from Ireland Engineering

Product SKU Description Price

Brake Rotor 2002

02br Brake Rotor- 2002 front $24.00

Do you mean $100 for a set, or as another option, $30 if you decide to have them machined?

[mixamson]

At my local import shop rotors are $25/per for brembo's.

[dlhoovler]

...and last I checked, you don't need to machine new rotors. At least I never have.

Plus, I think I got bearings for not much more than $5 per side at my local parts store--they're a very common size--and decent pads (like PBR) are usually more like $25 to $30 through any of the WorldPac affiliates (European Automotive, the Parts Bin and Autohaus Arizona are all ones I've used). Where did your prices come from?

-Dave

[sazan]

Thank you all for great suggestions.

I have ordered the parts,

A set of Brembos for $27.69 ea,

brake pads for $20.00 / set,

front inner left and right bearings $12.78,

front outer left and right bearings for $10.52.

Total $98.76 and free shipping on UPS Ground Autohaus Arizona. Also found a mechanic to fit this all for $75.00

Compare $320 to $175

I signed up to this forum yesterday and it has already saved me more than $150! Can't thank you enough !!