Brake Pad & Rotor Replacement Timing?

[IndyM]

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As I'm sure some of you have read in my previous thread(s), I'm picking up my '17 X5M in a couple of weeks. I'm now going through the process of evaluating all of the extended coverage options. Most of you are probably aware that the coverage on the maintenance plan is significantly reduced in '17... coverage drops from 4 years/50,000 miles to 3 years/36,000 miles and excludes brake pads, rotors, wiper blades, and a few other "wearable" items.

My dealer is offering "full coverage", including the items mentioned above, through the 3 year/36,000 mile period for a cost of $700. If I want to take all coverage out to 4 years/50,000 miles, the cost is $2149.

For those of you who've had your X5M for close to 2 years and/or 36,000 miles, how are your brake pads and rotors holding up? I would expect them to last beyond that period, but it's a heavy beast. I only put about 10,000 miles per year on my car, so I don't think I'd get the benefit of the extended coverage and I'm inclined to "self-insure". But I'd appreciate some feedback from the group on how your brakes are wearing as you rack up the miles (understanding that brake wear is heavily dependent on driving style/conditions). Thanks in advance!

[JM71]

Ordering at the end of the year and will have to go through same analysis. Interested in responses.

[IndyM]

Thought I'd try again... Anyone have any input on pad/rotor life? Anything would be appreciated... thanks!

[ctdw]

Reviving this old thread since I am wondering the same thing?

[musa]

The front rotors and pads of my 2015 F86 needed to be replaced at 27k miles. They also screeched a lot. The rears are ok and could go for another 2 years. Hope this helps.

[chillin4now]

Originally Posted by IndyM

As I'm sure some of you have read in my previous thread(s), I'm picking up my '17 X5M in a couple of weeks. I'm now going through the process of evaluating all of the extended coverage options. Most of you are probably aware that the coverage on the maintenance plan is significantly reduced in '17... coverage drops from 4 years/50,000 miles to 3 years/36,000 miles and excludes brake pads, rotors, wiper blades, and a few other "wearable" items.

My dealer is offering "full coverage", including the items mentioned above, through the 3 year/36,000 mile period for a cost of $700. If I want to take all coverage out to 4 years/50,000 miles, the cost is $2149.

For those of you who've had your X5M for close to 2 years and/or 36,000 miles, how are your brake pads and rotors holding up? I would expect them to last beyond that period, but it's a heavy beast. I only put about 10,000 miles per year on my car, so I don't think I'd get the benefit of the extended coverage and I'm inclined to "self-insure". But I'd appreciate some feedback from the group on how your brakes are wearing as you rack up the miles (understanding that brake wear is heavily dependent on driving style/conditions). Thanks in advance!

you may ask your dealer why they are marking up the cost of these services...

[IndyM]

Originally Posted by musa

The front rotors and pads of my 2015 F86 needed to be replaced at 27k miles. They also screeched a lot. The rears are ok and could go for another 2 years. Hope this helps.

You also needed ROTORS at 27k miles?! Were the warped or something from track duty? Otherwise rotors should last well beyond 27k miles. What am I missing?

[musa]

Originally Posted by IndyM

You also needed ROTORS at 27k miles?! Were the warped or something from track duty? Otherwise rotors should last well beyond 27k miles. What am I missing?

You're right, my case was an unusual one- they were replaced under warranty due to persistent complaints of brakes screeching. The pads were almost gone in any case. No track duty.