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BMW F30 3 Series Brake Pads & Rotors cost
Brake Pads & Rotors on a BMW F30 3 Series typically costs $717–$834 at an independent shop, $580–$3,000 at a BMW dealer, or $300–$800 in parts DIY, based on 11 real owner-reported prices.
Last updated · 11 reported prices from 3 cited sources
Pads, rotors and wear sensors on the F3x 3/4 Series. These are only the prices reported for the F30 3 Series (320i, 328i, 328d, 330i, 335i, 340i). See the general Brake Pads & Rotors (Front / All Four) page for every BMW model.
Prices are per axle unless the table says all four.
Typical cost
Ranges are the lowest and highest real prices in the table below. Estimates are shown but left out of the ranges. Shop prices include parts and labor unless noted.
Every F30 3 Series price we found
| Price | Where | Details | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| $1,000 | Dealer | Dealer quote "over $1000", FRONT pads + rotors | [1] |
| $3,000 | Dealer | Dealer quote "a little under 3k", M Sport brakes | [1] |
| $717 | Indy | Indy quote, FRONT pads + rotors (SoCal) | [1] |
| $300 | DIY | FRONT pads + rotors, base brakes | [1] |
| $800 | DIY | ALL FOUR: Zimmermann rotors, Akebono pads, sensors | [1] |
| $600 | DIY | ALL FOUR M Sport: OEM two-piece rotors, pads, brake fluid flush | [1] |
| $580 | Dealer | REAR pads + rotors + sensors, same dealer | [2] |
| $950 | Dealer | ALL FOUR rotors, pads and sensors, dealer quote, 2013 328i xDrive (2022) | [3] |
| $834 | Indy | FRONT pads + rotors + sensor, popular NJ indy, 2013 328i xDrive (2022) | [3] |
| $821 | Indy | REAR, same NJ indy | [3] |
| $350 | DIY | Per axle in the driveway, per a commenter | [2] |
Symptoms
- Brake wear warning on the dash
- Grinding or squealing
- Pulsing pedal or steering wheel shake when braking
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Common questions
How much does BMW F30 3 Series Brake Pads & Rotors cost?
Brake Pads & Rotors on a BMW F30 3 Series typically costs $717–$834 at an independent shop, $580–$3,000 at a BMW dealer, or $300–$800 in parts DIY, based on 11 real owner-reported prices.
Does this cover the 320i, 328i, 328d, 330i, 335i, 340i?
These are prices reported for the F30 3 Series, sold as the 320i, 328i, 328d, 330i, 335i, 340i. Each row in the table names the car when the poster did, so check that it matches yours.
How much does BMW F30 3 Series Brake Pads & Rotors cost at a BMW dealer?
Dealer prices we found for the F30 3 Series ranged $580 to $3,000 (4 data points).
How much does an independent shop charge for BMW F30 3 Series Brake Pads & Rotors?
Independent shop prices for the F30 3 Series ranged $717 to $834 (3 data points).
Can I do Brake Pads & Rotors on my F30 3 Series myself?
Owners who did it themselves or bought parts reported $300 to $800.
How long does Brake Pads & Rotors take?
Book time is about 1–1.5 hrs per axle, per a commenter (source 3). DIY: 30–60 min per axle (source 2).
Sources
- what to expect to pay for front brake job? (F30 Bimmerpost)
- 440i brake set replacement cost (F30 Bimmerpost)
- Do you know a mechanic in North Jersey that doesn't charge $600 per hour for labor? (F30 Bimmerpost)
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