BMW 3 Series Touring Brake caliper carrier replacement Cost
2001–2005 · Engine, Fuel & Emissions system
Typical range
$260–$1.6k
Parts + labour
Labour hours
1.2–3.5h
At a typical garage
Calipers house the pistons that push the brake pads against the rotor; a seized or leaking caliper reduces braking force on one wheel and can cause the car to pull to one side. BMW 3 Series Touring brake caliper replacement typically runs $260–$1612 per caliper.
Typical parts included
- Brake caliper carrier / bracket
What affects the price
- Remanufactured vs new OEM caliper
- Single-piston vs multi-piston caliper design
- Whether the brake line or pads also need attention at the same time
Common questions
How long does this repair take?
Brake caliper carrier replacement on a BMW 3 Series Touring typically takes 1.2–3.5 hours at a garage.
How often does this need to be done?
For a BMW 3 Series Touring, this is typically needed as needed—calipers typically last 75,000–100,000 miles but may seize earlier in wet or salty climates.
Other engine, fuel & emissions system repairs on the BMW 3 Series Touring
- ABS hydraulic unit replacement$383–$701
- ABS sensor replacement$158–$289
- ABS system bleeding$126–$231
- AC compressor clutch replacement$315–$578
- AC compressor replacement$338–$619
Brake caliper carrier replacement cost on similar cars
- MERCEDES BENZ C-Klasse and predecessors$212–$388
- AUDI A4$212–$388
- VOLVO S60$233–$427
- CADILLAC BLS Wagon$212–$388
- SAAB 9-3 Sport Sedan$212–$388
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