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BMW brake job cost by model
Price per axle (front or rear) for pads, rotors and usually the wear sensor, grouped by model from the owner reports on our brake page. Larger, heavier cars and M Sport brakes cost more.
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All models
| Job | Dealer | Independent |
|---|---|---|
| Brake pads and rotors, per axle | $634–$985 (15 owner reports) | $672–$824 (4 owner reports) |
| Brake fluid flush | $200–$318 (12 owner reports) | $175–$248 (5 owner reports) |
| M car brake pads and rotors | Too few owner reports for a range | Too few owner reports for a range |
Middle half of prices owners reported paying or being quoted. Each job page lists every source.
3 Series (E90, F30, G20)
Dealer: 2 reports, too few for a range · Independent: $769–$828 (3 reports)
- $1,000 dealer quote, F30: Front pads and rotors; dealer quote "over $1000" (Bimmerpost F30)
- $717 independent quote, F30: Front pads and rotors (Bimmerpost F30)
- $834 independent quote, 2013 328i xDrive, standard brakes: Front pads, rotors and wear sensor (Bimmerpost F30)
- $821 independent quote, 2013 328i xDrive, standard brakes: Rear pads, rotors and wear sensor (Bimmerpost F30)
- $475 dealer paid, 2015 328i xDrive: Rear pads, rotors and sensor, BMW Value Service, all in (Bimmerpost F30)
4 Series
Dealer: $590–$640 (3 reports) · Independent: 0 reports, too few for a range
- $680 dealer quote, 440i: Front pads, rotors and sensor (Bimmerpost F30)
- $580 dealer quote, 440i: Rear pads, rotors and sensor (Bimmerpost F30)
- $600 dealer quote, 2015 435i: Pads and rotors, BMW Value Service "about $600 per set" (r/F30)
5 Series (F10, G30)
Dealer: 1 report, too few for a range · Independent: 0 reports, too few for a range
- $1,100 dealer quote, 2013 F10 535i xDrive: Front axle only: pads, rotors and sensor (pads at 5 mm) (BimmerFest)
X3
Dealer: $684–$984 (4 reports) · Independent: 0 reports, too few for a range
- $725 dealer paid, X3: Front rotors and pads (r/BMWX3)
- $690 dealer quote, X3: Front pads, rotors and sensor incl. labor, BMW Value Service price (r/BMWX3)
- $668 dealer quote, X3: Rear pads, rotors and sensor incl. labor, BMW Value Service price (r/BMWX3)
- $1,761 dealer quote, 2022 X3 M40i, 38k mi: Front pads and rotors (M40i brakes); same dealer listed a $453.99 Value Service front brake job (r/BMWX3)
7 Series
Dealer: 0 reports, too few for a range · Independent: 1 report, too few for a range
- $536 independent paid, 7 Series 750: Front axle only: Akebono pads, Zimmermann rotors and sensors, parts and labor (BimmerFest)
X5 and X7
Prices for this model are still being collected.
Model ranges use the same middle-half method and need at least 3 reports per shop type.
FAQ
How much is a BMW brake job?
See the per-axle ranges above. Front axles usually cost more than rear. Many dealers offer BMW Value Service fixed prices on cars 37 months and older; see BMW Value Service.
Do BMW brakes need new rotors every time?
BMW pads and rotors are usually replaced together because the rotors wear to their minimum thickness at about the same time. Shops measure the rotors first.
Does a BMW need a brake fluid flush?
BMW schedules a brake fluid change every 2 years regardless of mileage. See the brake fluid flush page for prices.
Parts
- BMW brake pads and wear sensors at ECS Tuning (search results; confirm fitment with your VIN)
- DOT 4 brake fluid at ECS Tuning (search results; confirm fitment with your VIN)
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