Stunned! (A Bit Over-dramatic)

Orion4 · 05-01-2018, 04:16 PM

Had my tires rotated today and asked tech to take a look at rotors and pads. Mileage-wise, I am overdue by all my previous experiences. To my surprise, Tech said I had plenty of rotor and pad left all the way around. Went out to look at them with him. Yup, probably got another 20k or more. Not bad for original rotors and pads- 98,248 as of today. I haven't changed my driving style since my 99 540 or 08 335i which nominally got 40-50K from rotors and pads. Can't explain it, but works for me!

Logicoeur · 05-03-2018, 09:51 PM

Not sure if your specs are displayed in your signature because I'm on the mobile app. But it would be quite helpful if you tell us what your brake setup is.

Orion4 · 05-04-2018, 10:49 AM

Front: Brembo 4-piston calipers, grey/unfinished; 340mm blank brake rotors
Rear: OEM (Ate) 1-piston calipers, grey/unfinished; 330mm blank brake rotors
OEM Textar pads: Front: 2502801, Rear: 2551401

F32Fleet · 05-05-2018, 07:38 AM

Not surprised. It's why I told people to stop crying when BMW removed brakes from the free scheduled maintence.

I've found that the F-series experiences much more engine braking when coasting (I know there's sailing in eco pro but that's different) that I never go hard on the brakes. Perhaps it's because the 8HP is in full lockup and the alternature(sp?) is charging* at max?

*Ever notice that the vehicle won't going into a charging state when coasting in eco-pro because of the 'sailing' featiure, but will in the other modes? I'm convinced that brake regeneration has nothing to do with braking, but activates when braking or coasting.

05-01-2018, 04:16 PM	#1
Orion4 Lieutenant Colonel 481 Rep 1,572 Posts Drives: 2013 335i Sport Line Sedan Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Melbourne, FL iTrader: (0)	Stunned! (A Bit Over-dramatic) Had my tires rotated today and asked tech to take a look at rotors and pads. Mileage-wise, I am overdue by all my previous experiences. To my surprise, Tech said I had plenty of rotor and pad left all the way around. Went out to look at them with him. Yup, probably got another 20k or more. Not bad for original rotors and pads- 98,248 as of today. I haven't changed my driving style since my 99 540 or 08 335i which nominally got 40-50K from rotors and pads. Can't explain it, but works for me!
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Logicoeur Lieutenant Colonel 993 Rep 1,934 Posts Drives: F30 335i xDrive Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Boston iTrader: (0)	Not sure if your specs are displayed in your signature because I'm on the mobile app. But it would be quite helpful if you tell us what your brake setup is. __________________ F30 335iX \| Remus Axleback \| Fabspeed Catted DP \| VRSF Comp IC \| 18X9 ET35 19lb MT1 \| 255/40/18 ECS \| Ohlins RT Millway Street \| Millway Control Arm Bushings \| Turner Endlinks \| TMH 75mm 14x1.5 Studs \| BMW MPerf LSD \| XDelete \| Pipercross Filter \| MHD Stg2 93
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Orion4 Lieutenant Colonel 481 Rep 1,572 Posts Drives: 2013 335i Sport Line Sedan Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Melbourne, FL iTrader: (0)	Front: Brembo 4-piston calipers, grey/unfinished; 340mm blank brake rotors Rear: OEM (Ate) 1-piston calipers, grey/unfinished; 330mm blank brake rotors OEM Textar pads: Front: 2502801, Rear: 2551401
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05-05-2018, 07:38 AM	#4
F32Fleet Lieutenant General 3573 Rep 10,352 Posts Drives: 2015 435i Join Date: May 2005 Location: Southeastern US iTrader: (0)	Not surprised. It's why I told people to stop crying when BMW removed brakes from the free scheduled maintence. I've found that the F-series experiences much more engine braking when coasting (I know there's sailing in eco pro but that's different) that I never go hard on the brakes. Perhaps it's because the 8HP is in full lockup and the alternature(sp?) is charging* at max? *Ever notice that the vehicle won't going into a charging state when coasting in eco-pro because of the 'sailing' featiure, but will in the other modes? I'm convinced that brake regeneration has nothing to do with braking, but activates when braking or coasting. __________________ "Drive more, worry less. " 435i, MPPK, MPE, M-Sport Line
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