Replace brake pads

mfceiling

2007 bmw 520d touring

Need the front brake pads replaced and computer reset (helpfully tells me they need done:rolleyes:)

Any idea of prices (i'm in dublin)?

Anywhere recommended?

Alanstrainor

Moved to the main motors forum, as its not DIY.

Nissan doctor

Approx €80-€90 including diagnostic reset normally...

mickdw

Nissan doctor wrote: »

Approx €80-€90 including diagnostic reset normally...

Jesus thats cheap.

Nissan doctor

mickdw wrote: »

Jesus thats cheap.

Its only approx a tenner more then we'd change for most other cars as there is nothing special about the pads, the required diagnostic reset of the CBS system is all thats different.

We'd apply the same pricing to cars with electronic parking brake systems that need the diagnostic computer to set the calipers for pad replacement.

mickdw

Nissan doctor wrote: »

Its only approx a tenner more then we'd change for most other cars as there is nothing special about the pads, the required diagnostic reset of the CBS system is all thats different.

We'd apply the same pricing to cars with electronic parking brake systems that need the diagnostic computer to set the calipers for pad replacement.

Good pricing all the same.

Frankie Lee

I'd recommend using Textar pads and sensors too, top quality pads and nearly half the price of genuine ones.

Nforce

As the warning light has appeared on the dash chances are you'll need to replace the sensor wire too.


..ps. my bangernomic Omega only cost me €15 for genuine front pads

RoSparrow

you dont need to plug in the car to reset the break light i am a bmw mechanic and its only a matter of ten seconds to reset the light with your finger and yes u will need a new sensor

mfceiling

Got it done over at "Nissan Doctors" place.
He wasn't there himself but one of the other lads did it.
Just needed the computer switched back off ( in other words no sensor needed just computer re-set so it knows new pads were fitted).
Very good job and a good price.
Would recommend.



Now - failed the nct today on a drivers side track rod end.
Any advice on prices to fit - only 20 quid to buy so labour only.

Thanks again lads.

rebel.ranter

The sensor normally wears out partially on CBS equipped BMW cars, so it ideally should be replaced with the pads every time. I'll add pictures later if anyone doubts it.

Nissan doctor

rebel.ranter wrote: »

The sensor normally wears out partially on CBS equipped BMW cars, so it ideally should be replaced with the pads every time. I'll add pictures later if anyone doubts it.

New sensors were fitted on this as well as CBS reset...well I ordered them, so I hope they were fitted:mad:

mfceiling

Thanks again to the man above (nissan doctor not the lord god!!)...

Now..do you fit track rod ends? Failed nct on Saturday on drivers side one.