My friend has a 2002 330i and we think the front brakes need to be checked out. The thing squeaks just a little bit when we are coming to a slow rolling stop. The pads were replaced last year or 11000 miles ago, so they should still be in good shape.

Just want to take it to a reputable shop down here in Miami. If you guys know of any trustworthy and knowledge shops, please let me know.

Thanks!

Whenever you're looking for reputable BMW mechanics in an area, check here first http://www.bimrs.org/

There are two member shops somewhat near to Miami, one in Davie and one in Stuart.

I'm not sure that you really need to take it to a mechanic for squeaking brakes though. You can easily take the front wheels off to verify the pad thickness and if that checks out, the pad backings probably just need a thin application of a high-temp copper based anti-seize compound. This will damp the high frequency vibrations that cause brake squeak.

Mike's Bimmer Shop in South Miami
305-661-3311
ask for Carlos or Mike
Tell them Ed sent you.

Mike's Bimmer Shop in South Miami
305-661-3311
ask for Carlos or Mike
Tell them Ed sent you.

do you have an address?


maybe we can get some more reputable shops in Miami (and Florida in general) and have a mod sticky it to the top

do you have an address?


maybe we can get some more reputable shops in Miami (and Florida in general) and have a mod sticky it to the top

I think thats a good idea. There are a few shops mentioned in the threads if you search, but no one ever searches and the question gets asked 3 times/month, so a sticky is probably a good idea.

It would be even better if we could post reviews of the service for each place, but I have a feeling if it were all in one thread it would get disorganized.

I think thats a good idea. There are a few shops mentioned in the threads if you search, but no one ever searches and the question gets asked 3 times/month, so a sticky is probably a good idea.

It would be even better if we could post reviews of the service for each place, but I have a feeling if it were all in one thread it would get disorganized.

true, but this is valuable information to have.

Mike's Bimmer Shop in South Miami
305-661-3311
ask for Carlos or Mike
Tell them Ed sent you.
what is your experience/relation with this shop?
i need some suspension work done and i know there is a great place in Pompano Beach that some members here vouch for:
Redline Motorsports
http://www.redline-racing.com/
114 N.E. 48th Street,
Pompano Beach, FL 33064
(954)783-7003
Contact: Rennie Bryant

What suspension work do you need?

RTABs, LCABs + control arms, Front Struts.

i want to get refresh my whole suspension but i need new rotors in a couple of months.

Thats a good amount of work. I would offer to help out with the LCABs if you can get them pre-pressed like you can for the E46 and the control arms arent too bad, but the RTABs I would avoid doing in my driveway again.

I've read some how-tos on the E36 shocks/struts, and it doesn't look too bad. I've done shocks/springs on the rear of my E34, but not on the front.

I'm all the way up in Boynton though - it'd take you forever just to get up here. I've heard good things about redline performance, but never gotten anything done there. We really should organize a list of shops and reviews of them.

wel if we ca get some useful info in here, ill type it all up in one detailed thread, and have it stikied.


i need a swap to swap a trans/cutch/flywheel

i know theres a few in Miami, but theyre hard to find. a lot arent listed online.

Great shop in Pompano beach called Redline BMW

^^^ ive heard of them. its kinda a drive for me.

I was hoping for Miami-Ft Laud area

Its only 5 mins past ft. laud. trust me, its worth it.

Its only 5 mins past ft. laud. trust me, its worth it.

they are good, honest guys right?

i dont want someone to try and rip me off, and charge me seperate installs for clutch/flywheel and transmission....when its all combined work.

The Tuning Point
(850)668-1990
Tell them Grady sent ya!

they are good, honest guys right?

i dont want someone to try and rip me off, and charge me seperate installs for clutch/flywheel and transmission....when its all combined work.



Theyre honest with everyone ive talked to. Give them a call, talk to Rennie. Tell him Serge sent you.

Redline is a great shop.

ill give em a call...see what they say

Edit: Redline quoted me $650 for the labor (said its a 6 hr job)

Mikes' Bimmer shop quoted me $609

AA quoted me $450

WOW, AA Quoted you 450? Holy shit. The quoted me almsot 2k for a tranny swap.

Did you talk to rennie at redline? Also I had a quote from AA before and then after the work was done he said it took longer and charged me more.

Yeah i talked to rennie

hmm weird. I am actually headed up there tomorrow.