Just checked the micro fiche at two BMW dealers for brake pads. They want ~$118 for a single rear set and the same amount for a 2 pair set of front pads. (I was spoiled by my R1150GS which cost wayyyyyy less).Then I checked Beemer Boneyard and they have Carbone Lorraine sintered complete front and rear for around $110 (still the 1150 was wayyyyy less and I was able to do the work).
What gives?
First why would BMW OEM rear pads be twice the price of front pads?
Second is there some quality difference between the BMW and Carbone Lorraine?
The GS is closing in on 20k miles on the speedo, and this will be my first break from dealer service. I'm not the best wrench and while dealer service has always been good I need to save $ for ride trips and think I can handle brake pads...