At what mileage did you change brake rotors/pads?

smmmurf · 04-21-2010, 02:14 AM

Now that the cars are getting a little older, I was wondering if we could put together a bit of data about brake longevity.

For those who have had their brakes changed at the dealer through prepaid maintenance, how many miles did you change out the stock rotors/pads? What is your use case (i.e. one track day a month and spirited canyon driving, vs. all highway, vs. 50% highway and 50% city normal driving, etc.). Also, could you please break it down by front/rear pads/rotors if applicable? Thanks.

It looks like the 335i guys are changing them anywhere from 13-60k, so it could be extremely variable...

MrHarris · 04-21-2010, 02:50 AM

I'm at 15k and my front rotors are warped. Getting them changed next week.

quality_sound · 04-21-2010, 03:45 AM

If I have to change mine while I'm still here I'm upgrading the calipers. These feel a little squishy to me. Best brake feel I ever has was in my Passat wagon with Boxster calipers, and larger rotors with new lines and fluid. I want these brakes to feel like that.

FruitCake · 04-21-2010, 04:55 AM

how often does BMW maintenance allows us to change brakes?
if they only allow 1 or 2 in 50k miles, Im going for Brembos

quality_sound · 04-21-2010, 05:11 AM

I think pads are as needed or according the schedule in the car. I'd have to look in my iDrive to see what it says to say for sure.

TRZ06 · 04-21-2010, 10:35 PM

I am at 20K and still on the original pads and rotors, I have no idea how much is left on them though, which I like because that translates into less money after the warranty period. Whatever the mileage they get, I guarantee one thing when my car hits 54,500, the pads and rotors are going to get VERY used so they are replaced before the free maintenance is up.

In my previous 335i, the pads were done at 12K, not sure why the huge difference, I drive the same in each cars.

poo16 · 04-21-2010, 10:40 PM

brake pads/rotors are under warranty?

kaykay · 04-22-2010, 12:53 AM

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Originally Posted by poo16

brake pads/rotors are under warranty?

Yes

poo16 · 04-22-2010, 01:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kaykay

Yes

so that means wear and tear is covered?

quality_sound · 04-22-2010, 05:55 AM

In the US it is.

Technic · 04-22-2010, 07:14 AM

I'm doing the brake fluid service next month... my car is making me (service prompt) do it.

BMRLVR · 04-22-2010, 09:18 AM

I intend to change mine at approximately 500km...... But I have a Brembo BBK to install

04-21-2010, 02:14 AM	#1
smmmurf Colonel 310 Rep 2,189 Posts Drives: E92 M3 DCT 353k+ miles Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Half Moon Bay, CA iTrader: (7)	At what mileage did you change brake rotors/pads? Now that the cars are getting a little older, I was wondering if we could put together a bit of data about brake longevity. For those who have had their brakes changed at the dealer through prepaid maintenance, how many miles did you change out the stock rotors/pads? What is your use case (i.e. one track day a month and spirited canyon driving, vs. all highway, vs. 50% highway and 50% city normal driving, etc.). Also, could you please break it down by front/rear pads/rotors if applicable? Thanks. It looks like the 335i guys are changing them anywhere from 13-60k, so it could be extremely variable...
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quality_sound 8 tracks of madness 62 Rep 2,735 Posts Drives: Slowly Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: At home iTrader: (1)	If I have to change mine while I'm still here I'm upgrading the calipers. These feel a little squishy to me. Best brake feel I ever has was in my Passat wagon with Boxster calipers, and larger rotors with new lines and fluid. I want these brakes to feel like that.
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FruitCake Banned 88 Rep 1,680 Posts Drives: '10 E92 M3 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (19)	how often does BMW maintenance allows us to change brakes? if they only allow 1 or 2 in 50k miles, Im going for Brembos
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quality_sound 8 tracks of madness 62 Rep 2,735 Posts Drives: Slowly Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: At home iTrader: (1)	I think pads are as needed or according the schedule in the car. I'd have to look in my iDrive to see what it says to say for sure.
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TRZ06 Lieutenant Colonel 629 Rep 1,753 Posts Drives: 16' M3 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (0)	I am at 20K and still on the original pads and rotors, I have no idea how much is left on them though, which I like because that translates into less money after the warranty period. Whatever the mileage they get, I guarantee one thing when my car hits 54,500, the pads and rotors are going to get VERY used so they are replaced before the free maintenance is up. In my previous 335i, the pads were done at 12K, not sure why the huge difference, I drive the same in each cars. __________________ 18? Camaro 2SS 1LE 16' M3 MG Ext. /SO Int. (DCT, Ohlin R/T, 19" wheels) 15' Audi S4 13' Audi TTRS (APR stage 1, MSS springs) 09' C6 Z06 08' M3 Interlagos Blue: 6sp, Tech.
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poo16 Private 6 Rep 90 Posts Drives: m3 e90 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Los Angeles/Dubai iTrader: (3)	brake pads/rotors are under warranty?
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quality_sound 8 tracks of madness 62 Rep 2,735 Posts Drives: Slowly Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: At home iTrader: (1)	In the US it is.
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BMRLVR Grease Monkey 295 Rep 2,646 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 M3,1994 Euro E36 M3/4 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada iTrader: (3)	I intend to change mine at approximately 500km...... But I have a Brembo BBK to install __________________ 2011 E90 M3 ZCP - Individual Moonstone/Individual Amarone Extended/Individual Piano Black With Inlay:LINK!!! 1994 Euro E36 M3 Sedan - Daytona Violet/Mulberry:LINK!!!
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