BMW 530i service estimate

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charles.hadsell@gmail.com - 09 Jan 2007 03:04 GMT

Hello,
I have a 2002 BMW 530i with ~104k miles. The car is in good condition,
but I am going on a long road-trip and wanted to get things checked out
beforehand. I recently noticed the brakes to be catching a little, so
am not too surprised by the recommendations below. Can anyone advise if
parts + labor quoted below is reasonable? I live in Chicago. Thanks!

Charles

NEED TO DO: (price is parts and labor)
- front brake pads, rotors and sensor $
560
- front sway bar links
$ 155 both front and rear pass side have a lot of play in
them....front and rear
- rear sway bar links
$ 176
- Flush brake and clutch fluid
$ 300
- change trans fluid
$ 64
- change diff fluid
$ 80
- Change engine oil and filter
$ 88

Total:
$ 1423

RECOMMENDED:
- Rear brake pads rotors and sensor $440

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Pete - 09 Jan 2007 14:54 GMT

> - Flush brake and clutch fluid
> $ 300

That's a bit steep, I'd say. My local mechanic charges around $100 for this
for labor plus the fluid itself which should not be more than another $50
max.

Pete

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Tom K. - 09 Jan 2007 17:46 GMT

>> - Flush brake and clutch fluid
>> $ 300
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>
> Pete

Agreed, I just had the brake fluid flush for $138 at a dealer. The OP Might
also consider O2 sensors and spark plugs if they've never been done.

Tom K.

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John Carrier - 09 Jan 2007 20:17 GMT

They're already changing the front brake pads/rotors/sensors. They have to
be bled afterward anyway. How much more labor is required to just flush the
whole system (5 bleed screws and maybe a liter of fluid)? $300 sounds
outrageous for a one hour job.

R / John

> Hello,
> I have a 2002 BMW 530i with ~104k miles. The car is in good condition,
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> RECOMMENDED:
> - Rear brake pads rotors and sensor $440

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