ceasarco
03-11-2006, 07:35 AM
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Originally Posted by ceasarco
Mystery solved, my BMW dealer tells me that my 540i is a rare model with M5factory installed upgraded braking system. They are ordering the pads for me. I almost fell of the couch when they told me the price, $364.00 for the set. I'll post some pics after I pick it up. Thanks to everyone for all the input.
Finally got my car back yesterday. Turns out the $364.00 was for front pads only, rears were $116.00. My mechanic test drove the car after the brakes were finished and told me that the front lower control arms (both sides also needed replacing). Back to the BMW dealer ,they tell me, M5 suspension $444.00 for the left and $395.00 for the right, plus stabilizer links also. By now Im thinking second mortgage.
Did some research and located a supplier in Connecticut, gave him the part numbers and he calls me back and says he has the parts $402.00 total, shipping included. Wow finally something that didn't cost my first born.
Got the car back yesterday and hit the highway, what a dream ride.
Woke up this morning and went to get coffee and noticed the asc light came on and wouldn't go off. Started the car and the light was still on and no power to the engine. Shut off the car and restarted ( the light was off when restarting) drove home and shut it off. When I turned the key to start the car the asc light was on and the engine has no power. If its off when starting runs normally. I have researched this morning on this board and googled but no definative answer. I think the asc (abs) automaticaly cuts power to the wheels when this light in on. Brake senser or abs module???
Hope its an easy fix.
Here is a pic of the mystery 540i. Needs a wash I know, been garaged since November.
Originally Posted by ceasarco
Mystery solved, my BMW dealer tells me that my 540i is a rare model with M5factory installed upgraded braking system. They are ordering the pads for me. I almost fell of the couch when they told me the price, $364.00 for the set. I'll post some pics after I pick it up. Thanks to everyone for all the input.
Finally got my car back yesterday. Turns out the $364.00 was for front pads only, rears were $116.00. My mechanic test drove the car after the brakes were finished and told me that the front lower control arms (both sides also needed replacing). Back to the BMW dealer ,they tell me, M5 suspension $444.00 for the left and $395.00 for the right, plus stabilizer links also. By now Im thinking second mortgage.
Did some research and located a supplier in Connecticut, gave him the part numbers and he calls me back and says he has the parts $402.00 total, shipping included. Wow finally something that didn't cost my first born.
Got the car back yesterday and hit the highway, what a dream ride.
Woke up this morning and went to get coffee and noticed the asc light came on and wouldn't go off. Started the car and the light was still on and no power to the engine. Shut off the car and restarted ( the light was off when restarting) drove home and shut it off. When I turned the key to start the car the asc light was on and the engine has no power. If its off when starting runs normally. I have researched this morning on this board and googled but no definative answer. I think the asc (abs) automaticaly cuts power to the wheels when this light in on. Brake senser or abs module???
Hope its an easy fix.
Here is a pic of the mystery 540i. Needs a wash I know, been garaged since November.