Hello fellow BMWowners,

I have an '03 3.0 with 42K miles and my brake light came off (yellow) for the first time. I am out of warranty and would like to keep this cost as minimal as possible. I would most likely need the change the front and the rear sets.

A local mechanic (I am in Boston, MA) quoted me ~1000 and a Bristol Motors in Hartford, CT said they can do it around 800-880 in 3 hours. Since it is a safety issue do you recommend that I buy the original parts and go to a BMW dealership - just to be safe and on the record? Would anyone recommend an independent mechanic (in or around Boston) that would change my brakes for a reasonable price?

How much did you pay for yours? What would be a reasonable estimate, provided that I am not upgrading any of the original parts?

Thank you in advance,