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Brake Pads & Rotors (Front / All Four) cost
Pads, rotors and wear sensors on the F3x 3/4 Series. Real prices reported by owners on Reddit and BMW forums, with a link to every one.
Limited data: Better now: three threads. Prices are per axle unless marked ALL FOUR.
Typical cost
Ranges are the lowest and highest prices in the table below. They are not estimates. Shop prices include parts and labor unless noted.
Every price we found
| Price | Where | Details | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| $1,000 | Dealer | Dealer quote "over $1000", FRONT pads + rotors | [1] |
| $2,200 | Dealer | Dealer quote, ALL FOUR corners, F36 | [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] |
| $680 | Dealer | FRONT pads + rotors + sensors, dealer quote, 440i (2025) | [2] |
| $580 | Dealer | REAR pads + rotors + sensors, same dealer | [2] |
| $950 | Dealer | ALL FOUR rotors, pads and sensors, dealer quote, 2013 328i xDrive (2022) | [3] |
| $475 | Dealer | REAR rotors, pads, sensor, dealer "value service", Westchester NY, all in (2022) | [3] |
| $834 | Indy | FRONT pads + rotors + sensor, popular NJ indy, 2013 328i xDrive (2022) | [3] |
| $821 | Indy | REAR, same NJ indy | [3] |
| $208 | DIY | Zimmermann rotors + Akebono pads, one axle, online (2022) | [3] |
| $350 | DIY | Per axle in the driveway, per a commenter | [2] |
- Some dealers run "value service" brake pricing that can beat indies. It is worth checking (source 3).
- An indy commenter says $100–$125 per corner for labor with your own parts, including a fluid flush (source 3).
- Replace the wear sensors (about $10–11) if the warning has already triggered.
How long it takes
Book time is about 1–1.5 hrs per axle, per a commenter (source 3). DIY: 30–60 min per axle (source 2).
Which cars are affected
F30/F32/F36 3 and 4 Series, standard and M Sport brakes.
Symptoms
- Brake wear warning on the dash
- Grinding or squealing
- Pulsing pedal or steering wheel shake when braking
Parts list
| Front brake rotors (Zimmermann) | ECS TuningPelican PartsAmazon |
| Front brake pads | ECS TuningPelican PartsAmazon |
| Rear brake rotors and pads | ECS TuningPelican PartsAmazon |
| Brake pad wear sensors | ECS TuningPelican PartsAmazon |
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Common questions
How much does Brake Pads & Rotors (Front / All Four) cost at a BMW dealer?
Real dealer prices we found ranged $475 to $3,000 (7 data points, median $950).
How much does an independent shop charge for Brake Pads & Rotors (Front / All Four)?
Independent shop prices ranged $717 to $834 (3 data points, median $821).
Can I do Brake Pads & Rotors (Front / All Four) myself?
Owners who did it themselves reported $208 to $800 in parts and tools.
How long does Brake Pads & Rotors (Front / All Four) take?
Book time is about 1–1.5 hrs per axle, per a commenter (source 3). DIY: 30–60 min per axle (source 2).
Which BMWs are affected?
F30/F32/F36 3 and 4 Series, standard and M Sport brakes.
Related repairs
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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