Scary Estimate any advice
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:rofl: :rofl:Iki said:Hi all bought a 2003 Z4 and took it to a recognised BMW specialist this is the quote I got back. I've not got the time or skills to do any of this work my self, but would really appreciate some advice....
Surely that can be done cheaper,where are you based maybe someone can point you to a local specialist.
buy the parts yourself... find a more competitively priced mechanic
Any local garage can do this work with ease.
Specify the brand of parts you want and they'll source and do the lot for <£1k
Specify the brand of parts you want and they'll source and do the lot for <£1k
Did a wee bit of online shopping...just for indication EuroCarParts quote £240 all in for Brembo pads and discs (front & back) and wear sensors. A set of Sachs rear shocks would set you back £130ish. Top mounts £50.
Brake line removal/replacement is fiddly and I'd leave that to a garage, but I'd be stunned if you had to pay half of that quote...
Brake line removal/replacement is fiddly and I'd leave that to a garage, but I'd be stunned if you had to pay half of that quote...
The parts are retail prices so doesnt look a million miles off..
The thing that does look expensive is the brake lines... Are they quoting 8 hours labour ?
Maybe they have that wrong,i would suspect a full car to be 8 hours,not just the rear brake lines.
Plus....a couple of rolls of brake pipe is around £40 for 50ft..... Unless they are using OEM preformed pipes..
The thing that does look expensive is the brake lines... Are they quoting 8 hours labour ?
Maybe they have that wrong,i would suspect a full car to be 8 hours,not just the rear brake lines.
Plus....a couple of rolls of brake pipe is around £40 for 50ft..... Unless they are using OEM preformed pipes..
The brake lines are a pig of a job from memory - I managed to get mine wire brushed and painted to prevent further corrosion by TWG Automotive in Camberly - suggest they might be worth contacting as they are a really good company and very competitive.
Also with the brakes - if the wear light isn't illuminated I wouldn't replace...? Just because they're low doesn't mean they wont last a few thousand miles more with ease! That's why they are fitted with the sensors!
Also with the brakes - if the wear light isn't illuminated I wouldn't replace...? Just because they're low doesn't mean they wont last a few thousand miles more with ease! That's why they are fitted with the sensors!
Z4M-2006 said:
To fit rear brake lines BMW remove the fuel tank hence the high labour prices. I did mine and they are a pita, but you can thread pipe across and then bend, flare and fit in situ.
As for oem pipes someone advised me they are treated plain steel so don't last at all so I avoided and made my own from decent grade.
Thanks all for the replies really useful information will update post when decided what I'm doing.... the garage is Birds in Iver btw. I know theyll do a proper job... but obviously can be done not cheap elsewhere and yes they were talking about removing the fuel tank.. It's a car I'm hoping to keep a long time so might just get them to do it...
I dont think you say the reason for this work. Did car fail the MOT or were these items listed as advisories. If you simply took your car in and asked them to take a look at what might need doing they are likely to think its Christmas and make sure they find a list of things to charge you top rate for. I wouldnt trust any main dealer and would get someone else to take a look but firstly question whether the work is really necessary in the first place.
Having had a friend in this situation before with suggested work, in his case he definitely didn't need to urgently action any of the work.
Have you had a look yourself at the likes of the brake pads and disks? Visually you should be able to tell if the disk is lipped and if the pads are low.
For brake lines it's maybe one to get them to elaborate on.
Have you had a look yourself at the likes of the brake pads and disks? Visually you should be able to tell if the disk is lipped and if the pads are low.
For brake lines it's maybe one to get them to elaborate on.
