[Matrez]

Hello everyone,

The time has come to change brake fluid in my car and as always I take care what I buy and do research.

My car is E90 320d.

Will the following fluid be ok with my car ? :
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Castrol-Re...item2571d05c63
Any other choice is welcome

I know so far that 1L will be enought and the cheapest price I have found to do the change is Tom's garage in Stockport which I have used a few times. The price is £40, is that any good ?

Also Ive heard that the replacement fluid should be of a different colour to the one already in the car for change purposes, is that correct ?

I am waiting for your help.

Kind Regards,

Mat.

[magic77]

Having just spoken to a tech from BMW you want to keep as close to BMW spec for brake fluid as possible otherwise you risk future problems with seals. Also make sure anything you buy of ebay is not old stock youdont want fluid that sat in box for a long time.

Old fluid will change colour due to the moisture it absobrs or if you cook it. So yes the colour of the old will be diferent its the easiest way to tellyou pumped old one out when the colour changes. £40 to do the change is good price. Is that with you providing the fluid I take it

[Matrez]

Originally Posted by magic77

Having just spoken to a tech from BMW you want to keep as close to BMW spec for brake fluid as possible otherwise you risk future problems with seals. Also make sure anything you buy of ebay is not old stock youdont want fluid that sat in box for a long time.

Old fluid will change colour due to the moisture it absobrs or if you cook it. So yes the colour of the old will be diferent its the easiest way to tellyou pumped old one out when the colour changes. £40 to do the change is good price. Is that with you providing the fluid I take it

Right thats fantastic, thanks so much

I will provide the fluid myself thats the one here :
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Castrol-Re...item2571d05c63

It costs 14 pounds, will it be any good for my 320d ? I asked the eBay seller and he said its ok, but just wanted to make sure with you.

Kind Regards,

Mat.

[karalal]

Originally Posted by magic77

Having just spoken to a tech from BMW you want to keep as close to BMW spec for brake fluid as possible otherwise you risk future problems with seals. Also make sure anything you buy of ebay is not old stock youdont want fluid that sat in box for a long time.

Old fluid will change colour due to the moisture it absobrs or if you cook it. So yes the colour of the old will be diferent its the easiest way to tellyou pumped old one out when the colour changes. £40 to do the change is good price. Is that with you providing the fluid I take it

My local bmw dealer is charging £57 for fluid change phoned them Saturday
to confirm the price

[Matrez]

Originally Posted by karalal

My local bmw dealer is charging £57 for fluid change phoned them Saturday
to confirm the price

If thats including the fluid, thats a great price, I am in

[Matrez]

Originally Posted by Matrez

Right thats fantastic, thanks so much

I will provide the fluid myself thats the one here :
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Castrol-Re...item2571d05c63

It costs 14 pounds, will it be any good for my 320d ? I asked the eBay seller and he said its ok, but just wanted to make sure with you.

Kind Regards,

Mat.

Hello, just wanted to make 100% if above brake fluid is ok with 320d ? Thanks a lot

[Cyprio]

£50-ish is about right for stealer brake fluid change.

Had it done at Coopers' this week for £54.

[makkan00]

Originally Posted by Cyprio

£50-ish is about right for stealer brake fluid change.

Had it done at Coopers' this week for £54.

Is that including brake fluid?

[Matrez]

I just called my local BMW dealer asking about brake fluid change inc brake fluid and the best they could do was £93 inc VAT ... Thats so expensive !

I will do it with the BMW specialist for £40 exc brake fluid. I just wanted to make sure with you if the brake fluid below from eBay is ok for my 320d ? :
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Castrol-Re...item2571d05c63

Thank you.

[magic77]

How much did the indie say for the fluid always best bet is if you get them to supply so they are respobsile for it

[AdrianSi]

Originally Posted by Matrez

I just called my local BMW dealer asking about brake fluid change inc brake fluid and the best they could do was £93 inc VAT ... Thats so expensive !

I will do it with the BMW specialist for £40 exc brake fluid. I just wanted to make sure with you if the brake fluid below from eBay is ok for my 320d ? :
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Castrol-Re...item2571d05c63

Thank you.

Have a look at maindealerdiscount.com I just got mine done a my more local dealer by quoting the price i obtained off this site. £55 all done... for me its the stamp in the book but if you can get it done for this money its not worth going to an Indy imo.

[zltm089]

Originally Posted by Matrez

I just called my local BMW dealer asking about brake fluid change inc brake fluid and the best they could do was £93 inc VAT ... Thats so expensive !

I will do it with the BMW specialist for £40 exc brake fluid. I just wanted to make sure with you if the brake fluid below from eBay is ok for my 320d ? :
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Castrol-Re...item2571d05c63

Thank you.

Darren wood is near you!!!! ...i mite even give them a try!!! ...and its more than 3 hours drive from london!!!

[Matrez]

Originally Posted by AdrianSi

Have a look at maindealerdiscount.com I just got mine done a my more local dealer by quoting the price i obtained off this site. £55 all done... for me its the stamp in the book but if you can get it done for this money its not worth going to an Indy imo.

The cheapest and closest one is £65 and 40 miles away lol. Still better than £93. Thanks a lot

Originally Posted by zltm089

Darren wood is near you!!!! ...i mite even give them a try!!! ...and its more than 3 hours drive from london!!!

I have been to them before to ask about lowering springs change and the guy has said it would be £180 as it is 3 hour work... I will give them a call about brake fluid change anyway to make sure. Thank you