[cbrownmdr1492]

just hit 40k and was told my brakes need to be replaced asap by the dealer at my oil change service (its amazing that all my other 3 series over the years never needed brakes while it was covered under the maintenance program even at 50k+hmmmm)

anyway they came back with the following costs-

front brake pads+rotors= $2324
rear pads= $723

plus brake fluid flush for $325

what a joke....
just trying to get an idea when I start to shop around LA for an independent shop to do the work

They also suggested a coolant flush ($325)

I love how a $99 oil change turned into a $4k proposed bill and $6k with new tires.

[michael.bramblett]

Why I always purchase ultimate care plus. Just had mine done as it expired in 5 days. Front and rear discs and rotors, brake flush, oil change, cabin filter, wiper blades, and spark plugs. $0. 46k on mine but I’ve beeen super hard on this car. My 4 series didn’t need brakes until 85k. If you’re in warranty you can purchase it still. Surprised they didn’t give you that option when you went in easy sale for them.

[peelerec]

Originally Posted by cbrownmdr1492

just hit 40k and was told my brakes need to be replaced asap by the dealer at my oil change service (its amazing that all my other 3 series over the years never needed brakes while it was covered under the maintenance program even at 50k+hmmmm)

anyway they came back with the following costs-

front brake pads+rotors= $2324
rear pads= $723

plus brake fluid flush for $325

what a joke....
just trying to get an idea when I start to shop around LA for an independent shop to do the work

They also suggested a coolant flush ($325)

I love how a $99 oil change turned into a $4k proposed bill and $6k with new tires.

Go to an Indy shop, such as EAS in Anaheim to have them look it over.

[Delighted_Jester]

Personally i would never listen to dealer recommendations. The car will alert you when it needs brakes via iDrive based on CBS. Id laugh at them about the coolant fush at 40k miles

[AM340iMiami]

Just hit 40k. Had my pads replaced a little early, but not by much and they had my car for something else, was told my rotors were good. I would take it somewhere else. Dealer told me I needed spark plugs at 35k. Please. They suck with that shit.

[prostcfc]

That is a truly incredible quote for brakes. Wow. I mean the parts aren't cheap in general (Bimmerworld OEM front overhaul kit is $715) but that's crazy markup and/or ridiculous labor quote.

[cbrownmdr1492]

Originally Posted by Delighted_Jester

Personally i would never listen to dealer recommendations. The car will alert you when it needs brakes via iDrive based on CBS. Id laugh at them about the coolant fush at 40k miles

All my previous ones (E90/F30) had the brake life indicator and how much life was left, odd that the G20 does not have it

Regardless it will show a warning on the IDrive once it gets to min?

[prostcfc]

Originally Posted by cbrownmdr1492

All my previous ones (E90/F30) had the brake life indicator and how much life was left, odd that the G20 does not have it

Regardless it will show a warning on the IDrive once it gets to min?

iDrive will give you a countdown, 2,000 miles or so if memory serves, when they start getting low. At least that's what my fronts did. But yes, you will get alerted once the front or rear pads get to min.

[peelerec]

Originally Posted by AM340iMiami

Just hit 40k. Had my pads replaced a little early, but not by much and they had my car for something else, was told my rotors were good. I would take it somewhere else. Dealer told me I needed spark plugs at 35k. Please. They suck with that shit.

Well the B58’s do thrive with proactive preventative maintenance such as replacing plugs every 30k miles. Highly recommend. It’s a cheap service at any reputable Indy shop.