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      10-02-2018, 03:06 PM   #1
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Brake pads?

I just had my front and rear brake pads replaced at around 56,000 km. Is this normal since rear brake pads usually last longer? The mechanic said the fronts were basically done, and the rears weren't too far behind. I paid $620 after tax from a local shop, was this a decent price? I drive a 2015 335i M Performance Edition.
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      10-02-2018, 04:02 PM   #2
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I just had my front and rear brake pads replaced at around 56,000 km. Is this normal since rear brake pads usually last longer? The mechanic said the fronts were basically done, and the rears weren't too far behind. I paid $620 after tax from a local shop, was this a decent price? I drive a 2015 335i M Performance Edition.
I replaced both myself. Front last week with 56600km. But the old pads still have about 50% ish left. I didn't know that when i bought my new ebc red stuff. So i replace front pre maturely. But I did a lot of engine brake so less brake wear because of my driving habit.
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      10-02-2018, 07:19 PM   #3
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My 2014 328d would chew through brakes, 30000 and the rears where done. 60k the fronts and rears again.

Im at 35k with my ‘17 330i and the pads are showing I have 50k-60k to go before they need replacing...
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      10-03-2018, 02:34 PM   #4
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where did you purchase the parts? OEM or aftermarket? I need pads for both front and rear.
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      10-03-2018, 02:36 PM   #5
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where did you purchase the parts? OEM or aftermarket? I need pads for both front and rear.
I went to RMP Motors in Etobicoke and they used OEM brake pads.
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      10-05-2018, 12:33 AM   #6
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2014 335xi auto... I'm at 62k on original brakes and was recently told by the dealership that my brakes were in "dire" need of replacement as they were at around 50% worn. Thing is our cars have estimates/calculations built in based on driving behaviours that will show under "Service" information in iDrive for how many KM are remaining on the current pads (different values front/rear). These cars also have pad wear sensors that indicate when they need to be replaced.

In all sincerity, unless you are getting a warning or having some type of braking issue, you're just playing into the money game with them.
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      10-05-2018, 11:58 AM   #7
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2014 335xi auto... I'm at 62k on original brakes and was recently told by the dealership that my brakes were in "dire" need of replacement as they were at around 50% worn. Thing is our cars have estimates/calculations built in based on driving behaviours that will show under "Service" information in iDrive for how many KM are remaining on the current pads (different values front/rear). These cars also have pad wear sensors that indicate when they need to be replaced.

In all sincerity, unless you are getting a warning or having some type of braking issue, you're just playing into the money game with them.
Should note that by the time your sensors are indicating you need to replace your brakes the sensors are pretty much going to have to be replaced along with the pads since the sensors are based on coming into contact due to worn pads(personal experience). The second time I replaced my pads with a bit more life before the sensors came in contact so I was able to reuse them. Sensors aren't crazy expensive but maybe a thought.
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      10-06-2018, 05:04 AM   #8
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I just had the brakes and rotors replaced on all four corners of my 2009 323i with 108,000 km on the odometer, I've owned the car for 15,000 km of that mileage. I paid $1250.00, done by a local shop using german parts. Just wondering how often others were having to get this done? Was this a reasonable cost? Thanks Bob
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I replaced both myself. Front last week with 56600km. But the old pads still have about 50% ish left. I didn't know that when i bought my new ebc red stuff. So i replace front pre maturely. But I did a lot of engine brake so less brake wear because of my driving habit.
have you experience any issue with transmission because of your engine brake? thanks for reply!
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I replaced both myself. Front last week with 56600km. But the old pads still have about 50% ish left. I didn't know that when i bought my new ebc red stuff. So i replace front pre maturely. But I did a lot of engine brake so less brake wear because of my driving habit.
have you experience any issue with transmission because of your engine brake? thanks for reply!
No. Bmw zf is built to be downshifted. Plus, I am not downshifting when the rev is at 4000 rpm. I only downshift when at 2-3k, that is when i get most of engine braking
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I was just told by dealer that melybrear pads are done.
Car is 430 comb, 20 months old, 25k odo (!!!). Is it possible? I mean I guess the pads are gone but does it make sense? Or is this indicating something was wrong?
They also replaced both rear shocks, leaking, under warranty (at least on that no one argued it’s normal. Should last 100-200k). Could bad shocks (probably manufacturing defect) cause somehow excessive ware in brakes?
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I was just told by dealer that melybrear pads are done.
Car is 430 comb, 20 months old, 25k odo (!!!). Is it possible? I mean I guess the pads are gone but does it make sense? Or is this indicating something was wrong?
They also replaced both rear shocks, leaking, under warranty (at least on that no one argued it's normal. Should last 100-200k). Could bad shocks (probably manufacturing defect) cause somehow excessive ware in brakes?
Just replaced my brakes after 24k miles of use. I am usually hard on my brakes and drive a majority off the highway. It is possible.
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Just replaced my brakes after 24k miles of use. I am usually hard on my brakes and drive a majority off the highway. It is possible.
Sorry I wasn’t clear: it’s 25,000 KM! (= 15,000 miles). And I drive 99% alone with a laptop and lunch bag...(no extra weight) and 60% on highway (usually on cruise control). Still seems reasonable?
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Just replaced my brakes after 24k miles of use. I am usually hard on my brakes and drive a majority off the highway. It is possible.
Sorry I wasn’t clear: it’s 25,000 KM! (= 15,000 miles). And I drive 99% alone with a laptop and lunch bag...(no extra weight) and 60% on highway (usually on cruise control). Still seems reasonable?
Definitely not reasonable under the circumstances you mention. I'm not a brake expert but maybe it was a seized caliper.
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The rear brakes will wear early if you drive hard, at least on RWD cars due to the brakes being used for traction control.
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The rear brakes will wear early if you drive hard, at least on RWD cars due to the brakes being used for traction control.
Also used for cruise control breaking.
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I replaced mine around 60,000km, they were pretty much done at that point Akebono pads on stock rotors (the rotors will definitely need replacing next time around). No more dust!
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