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Originally Posted by Wgosma
Performance Control- I don't know if the car has it; how does one determine that?
It does not show in a VIN decoder as an item.
I presumed on my X3 that the stability control was what was acting to modulate the rear brakes when cornering…I sensed that as rear brake life on other much older BMW sedans I've owned always outlasted the fronts.
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If VIN decoder doesn't list PC, you probably don't have it
It's included with the Dynamic Handling Package (DHP) on all models or I believe it's included with the M-sport package.
Unless you're often pushing the vehicle hard enough around turns to start sliding, I doubt the stability control is applying the rear brakes.
Not sure why rear pads on these wear faster than the fronts. Maybe since the back could be loaded with passengers, luggage, roof carrying capacity and trailer towing, the rear brakes may have more bias than a typical sedan
