[00bale]

New front brake pads required after 14000? This seems wrong to me? Anybody else had to change around this mileage?

[evo-mike]

Bmw changes brake pads and fluid quite often during regular service. Is it bmw saying you need them or are the pads on the pad sensor or actually visibly low?

[00bale]

It’s bmw stating that ... whilst it’s in for warranty work , new wing mirror , new boot latch and both bumpers being resprayed 🙃

[evo-mike]

Originally Posted by 00bale

It’s bmw stating that ... whilst it’s in for warranty work , new wing mirror , new boot latch and both bumpers being resprayed 🙃

Yeah that's for your benefit probably. They don't want this to have to come in before you're due for the next oil change because of brakes. But yeah it seems like every time I've got a car in there they're doing something to the brakes and I've never triggered a service warning on the car for anything brake related.

[sayemthree]

inspect the pads, how thick are they. Need to change at 2-3 mm

[sayemthree]

I have about 5000 mikes. I am hard on the brakes and that includes two track days, my fronts are about 11 mm, anyone know how thick the new pads are?

[sayemthree]

LOW PAD THICKNESS MEANS REPLACE YOUR BRAKES

Brake pads are made of metal shavings (copper, steel, graphite, and brass) bonded with resin, or copper flakes and filaments bonded with clay or porcelain. New pads have a standard thickness of about 10 and 12 millimeters, and the minimum pad thickness to retain safe braking ability is about 1 millimeter, but that doesn’t mean you should wait until then—pads should be replaced at around the 3-millimeter mark.

[sayemthree]

Originally Posted by sayemthree

LOW PAD THICKNESS MEANS REPLACE YOUR BRAKES

Brake pads are made of metal shavings (copper, steel, graphite, and brass) bonded with resin, or copper flakes and filaments bonded with clay or porcelain. New pads have a standard thickness of about 10 and 12 millimeters, and the minimum pad thickness to retain safe braking ability is about 1 millimeter, but that doesn’t mean you should wait until then—pads should be replaced at around the 3-millimeter mark.

Based on this my front pads should last 30 to 35k miles

[Newx3mowner]

How much is that going to run you or covered under warranty? I know brake fluid is covered, not sure about pads.

[evo-mike]

Originally Posted by Newx3mowner

How much is that going to run you or covered under warranty? I know brake fluid is covered, not sure about pads.

Pads are covered

[4151zero]

Originally Posted by evo-mike

Pads are covered

Ive read bmw doesn't cover pads and or rotors after MY2017 vehicles under warranty. Maybe some are getting work done as a good will gesture?

[evo-mike]

Originally Posted by 4151zero

Ive read bmw doesn't cover pads and or rotors after MY2017 vehicles under warranty. Maybe some are getting work done as a good will gesture?

You might be right.

[sayemthree]

I was told when purchasing. i think i even had to sign a disclaimer. no more rotors and pads.

BTW pads are super easy to change

[evo-mike]

Originally Posted by sayemthree

I was told when purchasing. i think i even had to sign a disclaimer. no more rotors and pads.

BTW pads are super easy to change

I didn't get that

[4151zero]

Originally Posted by sayemthree

I was told when purchasing. i think i even had to sign a disclaimer. no more rotors and pads.

BTW pads are super easy to change

Same here, had to sign and the F&I guy was rubbing it in my face how I should buy their upgraded warranty (great name) versus paying 2500 for brakes.

I agree, two PINS and the pads are out... super easy. I just have to remember to use my full sized floor jacks and not the ones for lowered cars.

[Will Pwr]

Originally Posted by 4151zero

...... I just have to remember to use my full sized floor jacks and not the ones for lowered cars.

Yeah, me too. Ended up my low-pro jack still worked, safely too..but there was a moment where I thought I had to run out and get a new jack LOL

[forza1976]

4700 miles on my comp, track day, drag day, and an 800 mile road trip in the mountains all within 14 days and I need new pads and rotors up front due to warping. Nuts! Just had it at the dealer today and they have the replacement rotors and pads in order. Pads are scarce, backordered from Germany. May not have them till mid to late October.

[Newx3mowner]

Originally Posted by forza1976

4700 miles on my comp, track day, drag day, and an 800 mile road trip in the mountains all within 14 days and I need new pads and rotors up front due to warping. Nuts! Just had it at the dealer today and they have the replacement rotors and pads in order. Pads are scarce, backordered from Germany. May not have them till mid to late October.

What's that gonna run you?

[forza1976]

Originally Posted by Newx3mowner

What's that gonna run you?

Not sure yet, but I'll report back.

[4151zero]

would it be unreasonable to ask for the labor to be covered if using oem parts bought thru that dealers service dept?

[forza1976]

Replaced under warranty!

[YasM3]

Originally Posted by forza1976

Replaced under warranty!

FYI, Yours were replaced due to a brake pulsation which is covered by warranty due to that is considered a defect.

Brake pads are actually not covered for wear anymore unfortunately unless you buy an upgraded maintenance package specifically for brakes.