Brake Fluid and Coolant change

[g1344304]

Just been quoted £220!!! by the stealers for a brake fluid and coolant change. How much should this cost and how important is it in reality? Seems like a money spinner to me, theres no way I'm paying £200+ for a bit of coolant and brake fluid.

 

[sam1832]

Wow sounds steep

Brake fluid and coolant under £50

Probably under an hour to do it
I would of thought an indy would be much cheaper than that although quite an easy job to do yourself

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[jamiez]

WOW - which $$$$tealer is this?

I had this done on my M 3 weeks ago for 67 inc vat @ a dealer - this was in conjunction with an Oil Service!

 

[g1344304]

It was Vines at Gatwick, only other specialist I know of in the area is James Paul in Horsham. But theres no way I am paying those kind of prices for a bit of coolant and brake fluid. Anyone know where to get the exact coolant and brake fluid and I might give it a shot myself. I think it's a money spinner but it will affect the resale if its not done every 2 years

 

[srhutch]

Why changing the coolant?

I had an oil and brake fluid change last month and the dealer checked the concentration of the coolant but it's not an item that has a service interval.

 

[powerontap]

They need to access both the engine block and radiator plugs for a full coolant change. I would think that particular service could require about 2 hours of labour, but I could be wrong.

 

[g1344304]

I thought I read the the coolant and brake fluid had to be done every 2 years, no?

 

[exdos]

Since 2004, BMW says the coolant is "lifetime" unless it gets contaminated. Brake fluid should be changed every 2 years because it's hygroscopic and deteriorates.

 

[bedminsterbob]

I had the brake fluid changed in my xj at a local mitsubishi main dealer last week for £24.99 inc a wash and vacuum all done whilst you wait taking the Z4 in next week once I have finished changing the disc's and pads.

 

[Beedub]

DIY its piss easy.... other than that id recommend a good indy like lichfield imports / simpson motorsport...

 

[srhutch]

Since 2004, BMW says the coolant is "lifetime" unless it gets contaminated. Brake fluid should be changed every 2 years because it's hygroscopic and deteriorates.

It does seem that BMW have extended the brake fluid to 3 years now on newer cars. My 2011 E87 is every three years.

 

[ZedFourM]

Just booked both my Z4M and my M5 in to Scotthall Hampshire for brake fluid changes. Was quoted "about £80" for the M5 and "about £70" for the Z4M.

(Both cars have full BMW service history and are covered under BMW Extended Warranty, so I need to have servicing done by main dealers).