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      02-18-2010, 01:06 PM   #1
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Brake fluid change?

Anyone else had to have their brake fluid changed before the 16K service?

Service indicator still shows I have 6k to run, but Service due came up last week and after looking into the iDrive system, I discovered that the car is wanting my brake fluid changed.

Spoke to the stealers and they want £130 to carry this out outside of the normal service interval...

As an aside, saw a cool E90 in Interlagos and the 18" rims with Michelin Alpins, gotta say they looked pretty cool and given the weather conditions he had so much more traction than me...
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really?

if the service due notification came up, how can it be "out outside of the normal service interval"? You should point that out to your SA
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      02-18-2010, 01:42 PM   #3
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Mines in next week, only covered 10,800 miles! iDrive was showing brake fluid change in March 2010.
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if the service due notification came up, how can it be "out outside of the normal service interval"? You should point that out to your SA
Yeah, tell me about it. Apparently they will replace Brake fluid reset the Service indicator to "allow" me to go to the full service interval at 16K...I suppose I could hold on for another 6K, but don't want to run the risk of 6K with "dodgy" brake fluid...Rock and a hard place comes to mind.
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      02-19-2010, 03:09 AM   #5
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Does anyone know how much BMW charge for the brake fluid in a service? Just wondered if it was worth supplying my own in the same way I'll be supplying my own oil...
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Had mine done at 10,600 miles a couple of weeks ago. Still 6,000 miles to go before oil service being required as well. As I'd only just bought the car I got the dealer to do it foc fortunately.

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      02-19-2010, 06:36 AM   #7
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If they do it with a flush they'd need atleast 2 litres of brake fluid.
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      02-20-2010, 07:45 AM   #8
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I've come across this scenario before. The answer given to me was that brake fluid/service life is calculated from the date of build. I do think that the cost they've quoted is expensive. Are you travelling out of your the area of your dealers network anytime soon?

If so, try another!
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      02-20-2010, 04:28 PM   #9
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I've come across this scenario before. The answer given to me was that brake fluid/service life is calculated from the date of build. I do think that the cost they've quoted is expensive. Are you travelling out of your the area of your dealers network anytime soon?

If so, try another!
I'd love to, but live in Aberdeen. The local dealer has this area sewn up, pretty much down to Edinburgh...by the time I factor in fuel...you get the picture...

But thanks for the info, makes sense and makes it a little easier to swallow...
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I found a local garage who are authorised to stamp the service book and charge half the stealer price, £55.00 + VAT, bargain for a brake fluid change!
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      02-21-2010, 05:41 PM   #11
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I found a local garage who are authorised to stamp the service book and charge half the stealer price, £55.00 + VAT, bargain for a brake fluid change!
yes they maybe authorised , but are they authorise bmw dealer//service centre though ??...as any vat registered garage can stamp the book !!
will it look good when its time to sell yr car ??
for the saving that will be had , it not worth it , unless the car is out of warranty imho!!
ps you can save even more by doing its yrself ...and you know the job is done !!.......
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yes they maybe authorised , but are they authorise bmw dealer//service centre though ??...as any vat registered garage can stamp the book !!
will it look good when its time to sell yr car ??
for the saving that will be had , it not worth it , unless the car is out of warranty imho!!
ps you can save even more by doing its yrself ...and you know the job is done !!.......
These guys are ex BMW with over 20 years experience (at BMW), but I hear what you are saying
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These guys are ex BMW with over 20 years experience (at BMW), but I hear what you are saying
......I did all the gearbox/axle /engine oil changes on my old E60 M5, but i still book the car in the stealers just for their stamp !!
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Mine is going in today for an oil change... they want £300!!!
I also asked them about the brake fluid change... £99
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Mine is going in today for an oil change... they want £300!!!
I also asked them about the brake fluid change... £99
£300! I am guessing that's also ex VAT, bloody rip off! Try taking your own oil and see what they charge then?

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Mine is going in today for an oil change... they want £300!!!
I also asked them about the brake fluid change... £99
Taz,

Let me know how it went, as mine is due soon. Where there any "extras" that were added at the last minute etc

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opie oils - buy the oil yourself.
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opie oils - buy the oil yourself.
Was thinking of doing just that.........just wondered how receptive the stealers are when you turn up with loads of oil, ie do they suddenly find other things to make up for not making anything on the oil? a sort of "if we can't get you one way, we'll get you another!"

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Mine is going in today for an oil change... they want £300!!!
I also asked them about the brake fluid change... £99
If you're going to a Sytner dealership, PM Anneka @ Sytner. She's been very helpful in sorting good deals out.

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Was thinking of doing just that.........just wondered how receptive the stealers are when you turn up with loads of oil, ie do they suddenly find other things to make up for not making anything on the oil? a sort of "if we can't get you one way, we'll get you another!"

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Seriously though same as above. AFAIK, a few forum members have done exactly the same, and didn't get billed any dealer being naughty charges.
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Taz,

Let me know how it went, as mine is due soon. Where there any "extras" that were added at the last minute etc

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I just got bent over and fucked by a donkey called Stephen James in Enfield. They billed me for £495 for oil change, micro filters and brake fluid change. Never using them again. My own fault for not sourcing a cheaper deal. Hexagon seems to be a little cheaper at £280 Inc vat for the oil and filter. Still cheaper.
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Which Sytner dealership is she at??


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If you're going to a Sytner dealership, PM Anneka @ Sytner. She's been very helpful in sorting good deals out.





Seriously though same as above. AFAIK, a few forum members have done exactly the same, and didn't get billed any dealer being naughty charges.
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