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E36 M3 front brake job price

 
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63strat



Joined: 13 Jan 2009
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Location: Los Angeles

PostPosted: Tue Jan 13, 2009 3:02 am    Post subject: E36 M3 front brake job price Reply with quote

I have a 1995 E36 M3 coupe with about 55,000 miles. I'm the original owner, I just have never driven it that much. I've always taken it to my BMW dealership for all service. On someone's advice, I took it to an independent BMW repair garage for some routine service and the guy told me I need new front brakes (new rotors, pads, and sensors) and that it's be about $1450.00. This seems too high to me. Then at the my BMW dealership, one of the service advisors said he thought the cost would be only about $800 for the front brakes only, but he couldn't quote me exactly until I bring the car in. Any advice on what the right price should be. (I don't want to do this myself). Thx.
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edjack



Joined: 04 Feb 2002
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PostPosted: Tue Jan 13, 2009 11:58 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Does sound steep. Know a BMW CCA member? Ask for a BMW indie recommendation. Or, ask your local AAA office.

OTOH, LA is a high-cost market, and it is an M3.

Most DIYers will not replace the rotors with each pad change, unless they're scored.
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