REAR BREAK PADS REPLACEMENT QUOTE

HERTSZ4 · Post by **HERTSZ4** » Mon Jun 13, 2016 3:43 pm

Hello

After 21k miles, my on-board computer is telling me that the break pads need replacing on my Z4 s28i m sport (14 plate) (assume that these are just the rear break pads, as I understand the front break pads are checked during a service, which I've recently had).

My nearest BMW service centre have charged a fortune to replace them.

Can anyone recommend somewhere close to North West London / South Herts that will replace the pads at a reasonable price?

Many thanks in advance

Smartbear · Post by **Smartbear** » Mon Jun 13, 2016 3:47 pm

Hi, have they quoted you for discs as well as pads & how much was it for?
It sounds a little strange that they have only checked the pads on the front & not the rear during a service, id want to know why the worn parts were not mentioned prior to the car telling you itself

Rob

HERTSZ4 · Post by **HERTSZ4** » Mon Jun 13, 2016 4:14 pm

I think it's for discs + pads. The on board computer just says "break pads need replacing". The quoted price was £330 + VAT.
My service was a fair while ago so probably wasn't an issue then but a valid point you make.
Do you know anywhere I can go?
Thanks

Smartbear · Post by **Smartbear** » Mon Jun 13, 2016 4:18 pm

My local indy is bennets in south woodham ferrers, Essex-but think that's a little far for you

Rob

HERTSZ4 · Post by **HERTSZ4** » Mon Jun 13, 2016 4:30 pm

Yes - need NW London / South Herts - thanks

HERTSZ4 · Post by **HERTSZ4** » Mon Jun 13, 2016 5:36 pm

Can anyone else recommend somewhere in NW London/South Herts please?
Thanks

firebobby · Post by **firebobby** » Mon Jun 13, 2016 9:22 pm

There's one in Aylesbury, I can't think of his name but was recommended by someone on here. I will try and find out for you if that's not to far from you

Scooba_Steve · Post by **Scooba_Steve** » Mon Jun 13, 2016 9:38 pm

DMWorx - put my front springs on shocks for me for a decent price.

HERTSZ4 · Post by **HERTSZ4** » Tue Jun 14, 2016 9:52 am

Thanks - still a bit too far. Some more recommendations welcomed, near to Borehamwood or Brent Cross NW2. Cheers

alscoob · Post by **alscoob** » Thu Jun 16, 2016 1:08 pm

I know its not that local but I use http://www.bartlett-auto.com/ at Huntingdon, no too far & a nice drive if you can get it booked in for a Saturday

If you're handy it's an easy job to do yourself and you can re set the display easily

...and the grammar police will be after you soon... it's 'Brake' not Break

weegeoff · Post by **weegeoff** » Thu Jun 16, 2016 1:58 pm

Do it yourself is easy and best of all it is CHEAP

Mister T · Post by **Mister T** » Thu Jun 16, 2016 2:05 pm

weegeoff wrote:Do it yourself is easy and best of all it is CHEAP

Do these not need replacement sensors and coding?

weegeoff · Post by **weegeoff** » Thu Jun 16, 2016 3:25 pm

You can do it without replacing the sensors if you are careful. You will have to take part of the calliper off to put the pads in. Prise the sensor out of the pad gently If you are doing all pads you will only have two one at the front and one at the back. Watch out for the small clip that holds the sensor in the pad. . It can be fiddly. My coding set itself after a few miles. You will need a set of alan [hex] keys.

alscoob · Post by **alscoob** » Thu Jun 16, 2016 4:23 pm

Mister T wrote:
Do these not need replacement sensors and coding?

I would always change the sensor as a matter of course, if doing the rear there is only one sensor from memory and 'the coding' is done simply by using the controls in the car.

Dodgy music but shows how. reset is at the end.... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8FaerB7OcyA

flybobbie · Post by **flybobbie** » Thu Jun 16, 2016 8:38 pm

I fitted new sensors, then just wrapped them up out of the way of the pads, so as not to have resetting problems in the future.
I will keep a eye on the pads manually.

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