330i G20 brake replacement

Lfk · 05-05-2023, 08:08 AM

My car (2019 G20) tells me I need to replace my rear brake pads. I got a couple of quotes (Melbourne) and they are all over the place. Dealership quoted $1400, two BMW independent shops quoted $1200-1300 (might as well go with the dealership) and one quoted $750. All three have really good reviews but I don’t know them otherwise. All quotes are for pads, rotors and of course sensors.

My question is, what’s a reasonable cost for this? The cheapest quote ($750) said they used Textar parts which I believe is OE. I can’t make sense of the significant difference especially across independent shops. And I don’t want to take any risks with my brakes.

Hoping to get some insight from others.

AustraliaG20 · 05-06-2023, 08:02 PM

I never go with the dealer and always go to an independent for brakes. I use OEM parts or better and it is usually about 60% of the price. I've not had to replace them on my 330i yet, but had no problem doing that on my X5.

$750 is at the lower end, but if it's all the same parts then go for it.

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Lfk Private 11 Rep 52 Posts Drives: BMW 3 Series G20 Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Melbourne, AU iTrader: (0)	330i G20 brake replacement My car (2019 G20) tells me I need to replace my rear brake pads. I got a couple of quotes (Melbourne) and they are all over the place. Dealership quoted $1400, two BMW independent shops quoted $1200-1300 (might as well go with the dealership) and one quoted $750. All three have really good reviews but I don’t know them otherwise. All quotes are for pads, rotors and of course sensors. My question is, what’s a reasonable cost for this? The cheapest quote ($750) said they used Textar parts which I believe is OE. I can’t make sense of the significant difference especially across independent shops. And I don’t want to take any risks with my brakes. Hoping to get some insight from others.
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AustraliaG20 Second Lieutenant 78 Rep 222 Posts Drives: 2019 G20 330i. 2015 F15 M50D. Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Canberra iTrader: (0)	I never go with the dealer and always go to an independent for brakes. I use OEM parts or better and it is usually about 60% of the price. I've not had to replace them on my 330i yet, but had no problem doing that on my X5. $750 is at the lower end, but if it's all the same parts then go for it.
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