How much for main dealer to change four discs and pads?

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Thu Feb 23, 2012 6:22 pm

Wonder how much it might cost for a main dealer to change four discs and pads? (On 318is)

I could sod around with it myself, shin my knuckles and swear a lot, or heaven forbid take it to Kwik-Fit or ATS (never seem popular on here). But wonder how much, all in, BMW would charge?

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Thu Feb 23, 2012 6:26 pm

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Thu Feb 23, 2012 6:27 pm

I wouldn't take it to a dealer, OR Kwik fit etc. Find a trusted local garage (By recommendation preferably) and get them to do it. It's not difficult or expensive :wink:
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Thu Feb 23, 2012 6:37 pm

Two hours labour should cover everything assuming there is no handbrake issues apparent when the rear discs are removed.

I am based just west of London and do stuff like this for a living as do many others here. By using an enthusiast specialist you will be secure in the knowledge that your 'baby M3' is in good hands ! :)
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Thu Feb 23, 2012 6:45 pm

Ever heard of TAY GARAGE? They are the dogs, you can even get an M3 conversion while your there and all for £37.99
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Thu Feb 23, 2012 6:48 pm

DanThe wrote:Ever heard of TAY GARAGE? They are the dogs, you can even get an M3 conversion while your there and all for £37.99
Haha! I have heard of it, but I've reason to suspect an ulterior motive for such a low price.
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Fri Feb 24, 2012 7:15 am

Dont go to quick fit. I went for the exact same thing, screwed me around for an hour looking then quoted me £560 for discs and pads. Rang a local garage and got the same parts and fitted for just over £300. Tos*ers.
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Fri Feb 24, 2012 7:16 am

Dont go to quick fit. I went for the exact same thing, screwed me around for an hour looking then quoted me £560 for discs and pads. Rang a local garage and got the same parts and fitted for just over £300. Tos*ers.
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Fri Feb 24, 2012 7:40 am

what was previously mention? £65 upto £100 plus per hour for main dealer rates? id buy the parts myself and take them to a local garage for fitting . especially on older cars like these. id have thought 2 hours would be a bit tight for 4 discs and pads though. id expect 3 hours possibly 4 depending on how long they stand back looking at it with a frown ,shaking their head whilst scratching their chin and drawing air through their teeth.
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Fri Feb 24, 2012 8:23 am

For a garage with a hydraulic lift, a mechanic who doesnt fook around and all the required tools available to hand I would say its easily doable in 2 Hours - 2.5 absolute tops.

4 wheel bolts
4 caliper bolts
1 screw holding the disc on

Unless my memorys slipping there isnt any more to it than that

Once its up in the air with the wheels off it should only take a few minutes per wheel.

You could do it with a trolley jack and axle stands in not much longer than that.

A mechanic in a fully kitted garage should not need an hour per wheel to change disks and pads on an E30
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DanThe wrote:Ever heard of TAY GARAGE?
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Fri Feb 24, 2012 6:13 pm

my local garage charges £30 a side
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BMWE30325 wrote:my local garage charges £30 a side
What! 60 quid for four new brake discs and pads fitted?

That's amazing. Where abouts!?
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Fri Feb 24, 2012 6:18 pm

£30 times 4 = £120 :D

sorry i should have siad a wheel :o:
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Fri Feb 24, 2012 6:42 pm

That's still amazing though: Is that four pads AND four discs fitted?
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as asked before, what's your location?
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Fri Feb 24, 2012 7:09 pm

BEERBOY123 wrote:That's still amazing though: Is that four pads AND four discs fitted?
yes location is in deptford se london
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Fri Feb 24, 2012 7:12 pm

I wouldnt want to pay dealer prices for something as simple as brakes, i'am sure a zoner will sort you out for a fraction of the cost.
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Fri Feb 24, 2012 7:34 pm

BEERBOY123 wrote:
BMWE30325 wrote:my local garage charges £30 a side
What! 60 quid for four new brake discs and pads fitted?

That's amazing. Where abouts!?

And there was me thinking a good job done well was your priority ? :?
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Mon Feb 27, 2012 2:31 pm

BEERBOY123 wrote:Wonder how much it might cost for a main dealer to change four discs and pads? (On 318is)

I could sod around with it myself, shin my knuckles and swear a lot, or heaven forbid take it to Kwik-Fit or ATS (never seem popular on here). But wonder how much, all in, BMW would charge?

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if u get the parts bring the car to me ill do it for £40 while you wate !! itll take 2 hours max
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Mon Feb 27, 2012 3:02 pm

steer clear of kwik fit ,brother in law worked for them he could hardly change a light bulb let alone discs :chuckle: think there all mentally challenged in there
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Mon Feb 27, 2012 4:56 pm

Last time I went in a landrover dealer (3 yrs ago) they wanted £400 to change the PADS on a rangerover or disco. That IS taking the piss!
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