knute kovach Member Joined Dec 8, 2024 Messages 9 Jan 25, 2025 #1 Hello, all. My local BMW dealer wants very close to $800 to install new brake pads on my 2016 i3 Rex. Isn't that way high? Thanks
Hello, all. My local BMW dealer wants very close to $800 to install new brake pads on my 2016 i3 Rex. Isn't that way high? Thanks
E eNate Moderator Staff member Moderator Joined Sep 9, 2019 Messages 1,304 Jan 25, 2025 #2 Dealers are always going to be high. Brakes ought not be anything special vs. any other car. Talk to a local independent mechanic or shop with good customer reviews. I expect they will quote the job at half the price.
Dealers are always going to be high. Brakes ought not be anything special vs. any other car. Talk to a local independent mechanic or shop with good customer reviews. I expect they will quote the job at half the price.
knute kovach Member Joined Dec 8, 2024 Messages 9 Jan 25, 2025 #3 Thanks and I agree. $800 for new brake pads is extremely high. Gotta find a good independent shop.