Rear Brakes

FX3OK · 02-21-2013, 07:24 PM

2012 x3 28i, 25,000 km. Rear brake service indicator signaling to service rear brakes (pads perhaps)

Normal? Thinking this is early?

Thanks

Ok, just got my first service done. Re: rear brakes (system called for servicing) result: 9.5mm pad remaining. BMW answer - " as per puma measure #52904112-03 requires prog/code" (software issue, brakes fine.)
Front brakes - 11.5mm.

I also learned why rear pads wear faster!. BMW sets more braking power to rear wheels to reduce "nose dive" effect...! I.e. The front of vehicle dipping during braking...

Also had them check clatter/rattle from center beam on sunroof. Cause: plastic divider hitting glass. Solution: felt tape on divider. Seems to have fixed rattle.

Wind noise from driver side pillar. Cause: gap in middle of the drivers gutter strip. Solution: strip removed and adjusted. Fixed wind noise.

Hope this is of benefit to others.

Cheers!

Hornet_Rider · 02-21-2013, 07:44 PM

Same here, 30000km on mine and 2k left on the indicator...

centexE9x · 02-21-2013, 11:24 PM

Sounds about right. There are a few models that are having CBS errors that cause services to come up earlier than they are due. Have them check pad depth and reset the CBS data to the correct pad depth If not due.

BMWZ4 · 02-22-2013, 07:43 AM

I'm at 41,000km and just had my annual oil/filter/cabin filter etc changes. Brakes were part of the inspection also and the work order says I still have roughly 7mm left on front & rear pads (down from 12mm or 13mm, can't recall what he said they started at).

Dave

cheesebag · 02-22-2013, 01:00 PM

My rear pads ACTUALLY needed changing at 10000 miles!!! managed to negotiate them at the dealer eventually although they insisted this was normal wear!!!!

epiphone3 · 02-22-2013, 01:07 PM

Extrapolating from my mileage and service display, I anticipate having to change rear pads on my X3 M-sport by about 34,000 - 35,000 km. Seems like this car does work the rears pretty hard. My old 323i (E90) is on pace to do about 95,000 km on its first set of brakes.

FX3OK · 02-22-2013, 08:58 PM

Going in for service in 2 weeks, hopefully just computer error. you would think front brakes go before the rear!

HighlandPete · 02-23-2013, 02:55 AM

Don't forget we can't compare our brake wear rates in modern vehicles to older designs. Brakes are now used a lot more in normal driving, within DSC, features like traction control and cornering brake control.

If you have the Performance Control option, then expect rear brake wear to be very fast if you drive with a bit of pace.

Quote:

In modern automobiles, the wheels on an axle are connected by a differential – a special gear that adjusts for this difference in length. BMW Performance Control takes this individual control a step further by changing engine output and if necessary applying braking force: the outer wheels get greater drive power, the inner less, and all four can engage with maximum traction. The BMW X3 literally drives into the curve, for an even greater sense of dynamic driving and excelling stability.

Brakes can be being applied to selected wheels far more than a driver will be using the brake pedal.

HighlandPete

gdstan55 · 02-25-2013, 11:38 AM

My rear brake pads are due for replacement in another 3,000km, about 29,000km. Front pads have another 18,000km to go.

FX3OK · 03-02-2013, 12:19 AM

Ok, just got my first service done. Re: rear brakes (system called for servicing) result: 9.5mm pad remaining. BMW answer - " as per puma measure #52904112-03 requires prog/code" (software issue, brakes fine.)
Front brakes - 11.5mm.

I also learned why rear pads wear faster!. BMW sets more braking power to rear wheels to reduce "nose dive" effect...! I.e. The front of vehicle dipping during braking...

Also had them check clatter/rattle from center beam on sunroof. Cause: plastic divider hitting glass. Solution: felt tape on divider. Seems to have fixed rattle.

Wind noise from driver side pillar. Cause: gap in middle of the drivers gutter strip. Solution: strip removed and adjusted. Fixed wind noise.

Hope this is of benefit to others.

Cheers![/quote]

noka · 03-02-2013, 09:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FX3OK

Ok, just got my first service done. Re: rear brakes (system called for servicing) result: 9.5mm pad remaining. BMW answer - " as per puma measure #52904112-03 requires prog/code" (software issue, brakes fine.)
Front brakes - 11.5mm.

I also learned why rear pads wear faster!. BMW sets more braking power to rear wheels to reduce "nose dive" effect...! I.e. The front of vehicle dipping during braking...

Also had them check clatter/rattle from center beam on sunroof. Cause: plastic divider hitting glass. Solution: felt tape on divider. Seems to have fixed rattle.

Wind noise from driver side pillar. Cause: gap in middle of the drivers gutter strip. Solution: strip removed and adjusted. Fixed wind noise.

Hope this is of benefit to others.

Cheers!

"Wind noise from driver side pillar."
Just for reference, was that A or B pillar?

FX3OK · 03-02-2013, 11:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by noka

"Wind noise from driver side pillar."
Just for reference, was that A or B pillar?

Pillar between windshield and driver door Window.

noka · 03-02-2013, 11:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FX3OK

Pillar between windshield and driver door Window.

"A", tnx.

epiphone3 · 03-04-2013, 09:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FX3OK

Ok, just got my first service done. Re: rear brakes (system called for servicing) result: 9.5mm pad remaining. BMW answer - " as per puma measure #52904112-03 requires prog/code" (software issue, brakes fine.)
Front brakes - 11.5mm.

I also learned why rear pads wear faster!. BMW sets more braking power to rear wheels to reduce "nose dive" effect...! I.e. The front of vehicle dipping during braking...

Also had them check clatter/rattle from center beam on sunroof. Cause: plastic divider hitting glass. Solution: felt tape on divider. Seems to have fixed rattle.

Wind noise from driver side pillar. Cause: gap in middle of the drivers gutter strip. Solution: strip removed and adjusted. Fixed wind noise.

Hope this is of benefit to others.

Cheers!

[/QUOTE]

Very interesting... the software issue for your rear brakes sounds like a common occurance since it has a Puma case associated already. Will have to keep that in mind for my next service to make sure they don't change my rear pads unnecessarily early.

FX3OK · 03-05-2013, 06:44 PM

Very interesting... the software issue for your rear brakes sounds like a common occurance since it has a Puma case associated already. Will have to keep that in mind for my next service to make sure they don't change my rear pads unnecessarily early.[/QUOTE]

Very true, I can see folks getting stung with early pad replacement if service depth. doesnt pipe up...

greg2step · 03-06-2013, 11:48 AM

computer on my X3 has says rear brakes due in 1400mi - its said that for approx 2500 miles so far. I am waiting for it to light up and tell me to schedule.

gareth12468 · 03-06-2013, 02:46 PM

Mine have the rear brakes replaced around 24,000km...... front brakes replaced less than 11,000km due to excessive squeaking noise.....

cooldude00 · 03-06-2013, 02:54 PM

have done 13000 miles.. another 6000 miles to go apparently

Dechy · 03-06-2013, 02:59 PM

Judging from iDrive; change required around 35000KMs

bigblackwolf · 03-06-2013, 08:24 PM

Done 16300km and service indicator says to replace rear brake pads in 43000km. So in total that is almost 60000km.
Mostly short trips combined city, mountain and highway.

TreeSkier · 03-07-2013, 10:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by greg2step

computer on my X3 has says rear brakes due in 1400mi - its said that for approx 2500 miles so far. I am waiting for it to light up and tell me to schedule.

I'm experiencing the same thing. It's been showing 1400 mi till service for the rear brakes for over 2000 mi so far. I'm at 22,500 mi at this point.

mrbardman · 03-15-2013, 03:07 PM

Mine is a 2012 2.0d with 24000km.

Was in for my first service today, oil change. Yesterday my rear pads indicated 8000 km left.

During today's service they measured the pads and then reset the indicator to 28000 km!

Apparently the software is not calibrated correctly?

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FX3OK Private First Class 11 Rep 112 Posts Drives: 2012 X3 28i Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: ontario iTrader: (0)	Update: Rear Brakes - service indicator 2012 x3 28i, 25,000 km. Rear brake service indicator signaling to service rear brakes (pads perhaps) Normal? Thinking this is early? Thanks Ok, just got my first service done. Re: rear brakes (system called for servicing) result: 9.5mm pad remaining. BMW answer - " as per puma measure #52904112-03 requires prog/code" (software issue, brakes fine.) Front brakes - 11.5mm. I also learned why rear pads wear faster!. BMW sets more braking power to rear wheels to reduce "nose dive" effect...! I.e. The front of vehicle dipping during braking... Also had them check clatter/rattle from center beam on sunroof. Cause: plastic divider hitting glass. Solution: felt tape on divider. Seems to have fixed rattle. Wind noise from driver side pillar. Cause: gap in middle of the drivers gutter strip. Solution: strip removed and adjusted. Fixed wind noise. Hope this is of benefit to others. Cheers! Last edited by FX3OK; 03-01-2013 at 09:43 PM..
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Hornet_Rider Private 3 Rep 50 Posts Drives: X3 35i 2011 M-Sport Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Moose Jaw, SK iTrader: (0)	Same here, 30000km on mine and 2k left on the indicator...
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centexE9x Private 5 Rep 54 Posts Drives: e9x coupe Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: austin iTrader: (0)	Sounds about right. There are a few models that are having CBS errors that cause services to come up earlier than they are due. Have them check pad depth and reset the CBS data to the correct pad depth If not due.
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BMWZ4 Major General 1908 Rep 5,102 Posts Drives: '23 X1/'23 Allroad Progressiv Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Toronto iTrader: (1)	I'm at 41,000km and just had my annual oil/filter/cabin filter etc changes. Brakes were part of the inspection also and the work order says I still have roughly 7mm left on front & rear pads (down from 12mm or 13mm, can't recall what he said they started at). Dave __________________ '11 Z4 30i (retired);'11 X3 28i (retired); '15 M235i Stage 1 Dinan (recalled & crushed); '16 M235i Stage 3 Dinan (retired); '15 X3 28i (retired); '14 328i (retired), 2019 X3M40i (retired); Loaded '18 X1 (retired); Loaded '20 X3MC DG, Black/Tan Merino (retired); Loaded '23 X1 Cape York green and Red/Black interior; '23 Audi A4 Allroad Progressiv
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epiphone3 Lieutenant Colonel 111 Rep 1,772 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW X3 35i Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Calgary iTrader: (0)	Extrapolating from my mileage and service display, I anticipate having to change rear pads on my X3 M-sport by about 34,000 - 35,000 km. Seems like this car does work the rears pretty hard. My old 323i (E90) is on pace to do about 95,000 km on its first set of brakes.
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cheesebag Debadged and Alpine Weiss! 13 Rep 268 Posts Drives: 2012 F25 X3 Msport Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Cannock UK iTrader: (0)	My rear pads ACTUALLY needed changing at 10000 miles!!! managed to negotiate them at the dealer eventually although they insisted this was normal wear!!!!
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FX3OK Private First Class 11 Rep 112 Posts Drives: 2012 X3 28i Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: ontario iTrader: (0)	Going in for service in 2 weeks, hopefully just computer error. you would think front brakes go before the rear!
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gdstan55 New Member 0 Rep 15 Posts Drives: X3 xDrive35i Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: SG iTrader: (0)	My rear brake pads are due for replacement in another 3,000km, about 29,000km. Front pads have another 18,000km to go.
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FX3OK Private First Class 11 Rep 112 Posts Drives: 2012 X3 28i Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: ontario iTrader: (0)	Update Ok, just got my first service done. Re: rear brakes (system called for servicing) result: 9.5mm pad remaining. BMW answer - " as per puma measure #52904112-03 requires prog/code" (software issue, brakes fine.) Front brakes - 11.5mm. I also learned why rear pads wear faster!. BMW sets more braking power to rear wheels to reduce "nose dive" effect...! I.e. The front of vehicle dipping during braking... Also had them check clatter/rattle from center beam on sunroof. Cause: plastic divider hitting glass. Solution: felt tape on divider. Seems to have fixed rattle. Wind noise from driver side pillar. Cause: gap in middle of the drivers gutter strip. Solution: strip removed and adjusted. Fixed wind noise. Hope this is of benefit to others. Cheers![/quote]
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FX3OK Private First Class 11 Rep 112 Posts Drives: 2012 X3 28i Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: ontario iTrader: (0)	Very interesting... the software issue for your rear brakes sounds like a common occurance since it has a Puma case associated already. Will have to keep that in mind for my next service to make sure they don't change my rear pads unnecessarily early.[/QUOTE] Very true, I can see folks getting stung with early pad replacement if service depth. doesnt pipe up...
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greg2step X3 Owner/Driver 212 Rep 785 Posts Drives: 2018 X3 M40i Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Baltimore, Maryland, USA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 BMW X3 M40i (G01) [0.00]	computer on my X3 has says rear brakes due in 1400mi - its said that for approx 2500 miles so far. I am waiting for it to light up and tell me to schedule. __________________ 2018 X3 M40i G01 \| Phytonic Blue \| Mocha \| Premium+Exec \| Driver Assist \| Adaptive M Suspension 2011 X3 XDrive35i F25 l Deep Sea Blue l Mojave Leather l Sport, DHP, Premium, Nav/Technology, Cold Weather, Convenience [traded in] 2008 328XI E91 Sportwagon l Sparkling Graphite [traded in]
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gareth12468 First Lieutenant 7 Rep 325 Posts Drives: 2011 X3 xDrive 28i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW X3 [0.00]	Mine have the rear brakes replaced around 24,000km...... front brakes replaced less than 11,000km due to excessive squeaking noise.....
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cooldude00 First Lieutenant 7 Rep 332 Posts Drives: x3 2.0d Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: uk iTrader: (0)	have done 13000 miles.. another 6000 miles to go apparently __________________ it's here!!!
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Dechy Private 3 Rep 67 Posts Drives: 2011 X3 35i M Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Ottawa iTrader: (0)	Judging from iDrive; change required around 35000KMs
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bigblackwolf Private 7 Rep 51 Posts Drives: BMW X3 xDrive28i Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Hong Kong iTrader: (0)	Done 16300km and service indicator says to replace rear brake pads in 43000km. So in total that is almost 60000km. Mostly short trips combined city, mountain and highway.
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mrbardman New Member 0 Rep 7 Posts Drives: X3 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Norway iTrader: (0)	Mine is a 2012 2.0d with 24000km. Was in for my first service today, oil change. Yesterday my rear pads indicated 8000 km left. During today's service they measured the pads and then reset the indicator to 28000 km! Apparently the software is not calibrated correctly?
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