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What was the cost for this service? TIA.
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I just had this done in early November. OTD it was $313.45 here in Orange County. $51 in parts costs and $258.50 for 1.1 hours of labor. $3.95 tax on the parts. Hope this helps.
 

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I had this done in September. Same labor cost/time as @speedjunkie - $258.50. I also had them do a 5-tire rotation at the same time, which added $47 in labor, for a grand total of $337.58 which includes tax.
 

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Here's my info for my general brake fluid maintenance at 30,000 miles at the Portland, Oregon SOC on 11/14/2025:

Parts : $102.00
Labor : $231.00
TOTAL: $333.00

I also asked them to inspect the brake pads, and they reported the pads looked good and showed little to no wear. Because I use high regen while driving, I expected that.
 
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Here's my info for my general brake fluid maintenance at 30,000 miles at the Portland, Oregon SOC on 11/14/2025:

Parts : $102.00
Labor : $231.00
TOTAL: $333.00

I also asked them to inspect the brake pads, and they reported the pads looked good and showed little to no wear. Because I use high regen while driving, I expected that.
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Here's my info for my general brake fluid maintenance at 30,000 miles at the Portland, Oregon SOC on 11/14/2025:

Parts : $102.00
Labor : $231.00
TOTAL: $333.00

I also asked them to inspect the brake pads, and they reported the pads looked good and showed little to no wear. Because I use high regen while driving, I expected that.
Thank you I appreciate it.
 
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Here's my info for my general brake fluid maintenance at 30,000 miles at the Portland, Oregon SOC on 11/14/2025:

Parts : $102.00
Labor : $231.00
TOTAL: $333.00

I also asked them to inspect the brake pads, and they reported the pads looked good and showed little to no wear. Because I use high regen while driving, I expected that.
I just had this done in early November. OTD it was $313.45 here in Orange County. $51 in parts costs and $258.50 for 1.1 hours of labor. $3.95 tax on the parts. Hope this helps.
Thanks for the info.
 

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This is a great thread. I was wondering the same. I’m at 42k on my R1T, but I very rarely touch the brakes while driving. As I understand, the regen does not engage friction brakes, correct?
 

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This is a great thread. I was wondering the same. I’m at 42k on my R1T, but I very rarely touch the brakes while driving. As I understand, the regen does not engage friction brakes, correct?
MAYBE... There are a few threads on there that should pop up with a search about worn brakes despite rarely touching the brake pedal, uneven wear, stuck calipers, etc. I'm in a '22 R1T and haven't noticed it yet myself, so hoping I have a more expected experience, but the reports are out there and I haven't concluded any rhyme or reason for the differentiation yet.
 
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Not really concerned about worn brake pads, as the regen diminishes brake pad usage, but more about replacing the brake fluid. Maintenance schedule says to do the brake fluid flush at the 3 year mark.
 

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I had my brake fluid replaced at the Malvern Service center in May. $76.50 brake fluid and 1.1 hrs time $242 for a total $318.50
 

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I asked for it to be done at the last service appointment, where they replaced the 12V batteries. My SC tested the fluid and said it wasn't contaminated, and they didn't recommend changing it at this time. I thanked them for saving me the $$.
 

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This is a great thread. I was wondering the same. I’m at 42k on my R1T, but I very rarely touch the brakes while driving. As I understand, the regen does not engage friction brakes, correct?
There is evidence suggesting Rivianā€˜s software blends braking with regen, more than other BEVs. Considering the R1 is over 7k pounds, it’s plausible, for sake of safety/liability.
 

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Caledonia, MI SC quoted (and charged) the brake fluid flush service at $0 parts / $242 labor (1.1 hour).

They also try to include a comprehensive inspection which is $264 (1.2 hour) as part of that "package".
 
 








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