Brake fluid flush cost at dealer

[Nick7700]

Originally Posted by paulo_f80m3

Just had my brake fluid service done. $160 w/tax at my dealer.

I'm in MA. as well. Which dealer did you go have this done in MA.? If you don't mind me asking. Thanks

[paulo_f80m3]

Originally Posted by Nick7700

I'm in MA. as well. Which dealer did you go have this done in MA.? If you don't mind me asking. Thanks

West Springfield.

[ABenLauda]

Find a shop that works on track cars. I drive 2 hr 45 min (one way) to do routine maintenance at the beginning of track season and it's still much cheaper than taking her to the stealership.

[Sahbatage]

Be happy you don't go to the dealer I bought from. Got my brake fluid flush done at the 3 year mark with about 19k miles (under warranty), took it in for an oil change 2 months ago and they quoted me $250 for another one (I have 24k miles now) and a $150 for another vehicle inspection.

I told the service advisor to reset the warning message but she said they wouldn't without doing the service. I told her it's not necessary I just got it done 5k miles ago and the car has less than 25k miles total, what is there to inspect. Maybe she was trying to rip me off but I'm inclined to think she just doesn't know what she's talking about so I declined the service.

[zillymc]

Isn't brake fluid flush/replacement covered under warranty / Condition Based Service at the 30k miles or 3 years? Confused why some people seem to be paying for this when its listed in the service manual at those times?

[Nonopr01]

I have 18,000 miles and warranty is over by now. I do not track my car so I would imagine that my brake fluid still like new. so I will reset the warning and wait until the next one.

[edycol]

Originally Posted by Nonopr01

I have 18,000 miles and warranty is over by now. I do not track my car so I would imagine that my brake fluid still like new. so I will reset the warning and wait until the next one.

Brake fluid is time conditioned.
You can leave car in a garage for 2 years, and you will need to change brake fluid.

[2011_M3]

Originally Posted by edycol

Brake fluid is time conditioned.
You can leave car in a garage for 2 years, and you will need to change brake fluid.

I'm 20k passed due for my brake fluid change😔

[edycol]

Originally Posted by 2011_M3

I'm 20k passed due for my brake fluid change😔

Again, time is what matters. Get yourself brake fluid tester.

[HarryTee]

Originally Posted by Pic18

Technically to do it properly you need to use the procedure you mention above (INPA) to cycle/flush the ABS system. A traditional bleed (either manual or power bleeder) will not get all the air out if there is air in the ABS. I bleed my own brakes on my track car, but for the daily I would have the dealer do it with the proper ABS cycle.

This sounds like DIY brake fluid flush is not advisable after all. I'm confused now as to whether I should do it myself regardless or just pay the dealer to do it.
Should I not be too worried about the ABS cycle?

[agentrnge]

Data point: I was quoted $190 for a brake flush at a north NJ dealer last week. Declined, will do it myself.

[jfritz27]

Originally Posted by HarryTee

This sounds like DIY brake fluid flush is not advisable after all. I'm confused now as to whether I should do it myself regardless or just pay the dealer to do it.
Should I not be too worried about the ABS cycle?

Do you track your car? That is the only situation where you MAY notice less-than-perfect pedal feel if you have a tiny amount of residual air stemming from not doing the full ABS-cycled flush. I do track the car and I've never done this deeper flush, and I've never gotten into trouble. I do plan on doing it for the first time prior to next season, but certainly if you're street-only I would not worry about this and just DIY a standard flush.

It's very easy to do yourself, plenty of youtube vids for this platform out there. I recommend the Schwaben bleeder over the Motiv, it's a higher quality product IMO. And actually currently on sale and in stock:
https://www.ecstuning.com/b-schwaben.../007237sch01a/

[N1rve]

Originally Posted by HarryTee

This sounds like DIY brake fluid flush is not advisable after all. I'm confused now as to whether I should do it myself regardless or just pay the dealer to do it.
Should I not be too worried about the ABS cycle?

I've only read about people needing to do the ABS cycle if they accidentally got air in the system.

[F32Fleet]

Originally Posted by 2011_M3

I'm 20k passed due for my brake fluid change

Use copper test strips to determine oxidation. I suspect it will be fine.

[edycol]

Originally Posted by N1rve

I've only read about people needing to do the ABS cycle if they accidentally got air in the system.

INPA bleed is only necessary if master cylinder or ABS module is replaced. Even changing brake lines at the wheels doesn't require INPA bleed.
Of course, one can do it, but not necessary.

[Mortis]

Originally Posted by jfritz27

Do you track your car? That is the only situation where you MAY notice less-than-perfect pedal feel if you have a tiny amount of residual air stemming from not doing the full ABS-cycled flush. I do track the car and I've never done this deeper flush, and I've never gotten into trouble. I do plan on doing it for the first time prior to next season, but certainly if you're street-only I would not worry about this and just DIY a standard flush.

It's very easy to do yourself, plenty of youtube vids for this platform out there. I recommend the Schwaben bleeder over the Motiv, it's a higher quality product IMO. And actually currently on sale and in stock:
https://www.ecstuning.com/b-schwaben.../007237sch01a/

Would triggering the ABS system (by doing couple of hard stops) prior to flush get that residual air out into the main lines ? I've heard this is an alternative to ABS flushing but not sure it applies to f80/f82…

[White340]

Quoted $284 from Rallye today.

[ecf34]

Paid $300 at BMW of Manhattan last year