BMW 323 Repair Question
Asked on July 28, 2007
Rotor replacement
99 BMW 323 w/ 110K
I know BMW recomends replacing pads & rotors at the same time but is that really necessary? My rotors don't have any scaring or grooves other than normal wear at the outside edge of pads and appear fine. The dealership estimates $1200+, I know BMW brakes are the best but that is excessive and in trying to save a buck will it just cost more later or is replacing just pads acceptable?
I know BMW recomends replacing pads & rotors at the same time but is that really necessary? My rotors don't have any scaring or grooves other than normal wear at the outside edge of pads and appear fine. The dealership estimates $1200+, I know BMW brakes are the best but that is excessive and in trying to save a buck will it just cost more later or is replacing just pads acceptable?
Asked by 4tranchAnswer
Replied on July 31, 2007
if the rotors are within tolerance it is acceptable, however, you may wish to consider what the brakes are called on to do, and what you are paying for is some peace of mind, and it's hard to put a price on that.
