How long are you getting on brake pads

[chicagoshark]

Tried to search this, but getting a lot of opposing info l. How often do you need to replace brakes on an M3. I think I got suckered into buying the pre-paid service because it included brakes, but not sure if I'm going to need them by 36miles. I was pretty good about fighting off most other stuff, but they got me there...

Also, what do brake pad replacement cost?

[MrSmartyPants]

I'm at 41k and there is lots of meat left. Hoping to get them done before 50, but doubtful.

The get in the pre paid is spark plugs along with several oil changes. For me I saw it as fair value (bought the car with 15k).

[chicagoshark]

Originally Posted by MrSmartyPants

I'm at 41k and there is lots of meat left. Hoping to get them done before 50, but doubtful.

The get in the pre paid is spark plugs along with several oil changes. For me I saw it as fair value (bought the car with 15k).

Mine had 1100 miles. She convinced me after wearing me down that people were getting brakes done at 20k in M cars. I'm gonna insist that they do my brakes at 30k even if they don't need them cuz I paid for This shit due to her predatory sales tactic haha

[CanAutM3]

5-6 track days

[Geez3]

BMW replaces at 4mm or less. I'm at 40k and close to getting my covered set.

Need another track day to seal the deal.

[chicagoshark]

Originally Posted by Geez3

BMW replaces at 4mm or less. I'm at 40k and close to getting my covered set.

Need another track day to seal the deal.

Then I guess I need to start hammering on my brakes

[ruley74]

My first set went through to about 65000kms, that's when the sensor went off however BMW first suggested changing them at around 50000kms. My car's a daily so my brakes don't get a hard time really.

If you've got them covered in your package and do a decent amount of spirited driving I'd thing you'd get inside the 36000 miles for BMW to suggest change out.

[cwazy1]

I'm at 8mm with 29k miles.. you folks need to learn to downshift :P

[stevehifi]

AFAIK the dealer doesn't offer free brakes anymore correct as part of warranty?

[chicagoshark]

Originally Posted by stevehifi

AFAIK the dealer doesn't offer free brakes anymore correct as part of warranty?

They don't. They sold me the pre-paid service upgrade that they wore me down with... was a dumb move on my part

[N1rve]

Originally Posted by chicagoshark

Tried to search this, but getting a lot of opposing info l. How often do you need to replace brakes on an M3. I think I got suckered into buying the pre-paid service because it included brakes, but not sure if I'm going to need them by 36miles. I was pretty good about fighting off most other stuff, but they got me there...

Also, what do brake pad replacement cost?

Brake pads are roughly around 260 for the front using Genuine BMW and 166 for the rear using Genuine BMW parts.

Also, BMW doesn't resurface rotors so hopefully they replace the rotors during the brake job and not just throw on new pads. (I bought the pre-paid maintenance as well).

If you're going to do this outside of warranty, Akebono pads about 200 for the full front and rear.


https://www.fcpeuro.com/BMW-parts/M4...&b=9&d=5147&v=

Try getting some wiper blades as part of your maintenance, those are covered.

[chicagoshark]

Originally Posted by N1rve

Brake pads are roughly around 260 for the front using Genuine BMW and 166 for the rear using Genuine BMW parts.

Also, BMW doesn't resurface rotors so hopefully they replace the rotors during the brake job and not just throw on new pads. (I bought the pre-paid maintenance as well).

If you're going to do this outside of warranty, Akebono pads about 200 for the full front and rear.


https://www.fcpeuro.com/BMW-parts/M4/Disc-Brake-Pad/?year=2017&m=20&e=2135&t=11&b=9&d=5147&v=

Try getting some wiper blades as part of your maintenance, those are covered.

Yes. She went on and on about wiper blades

[drroc]

Originally Posted by CanAutM3

5-6 track days

2 track days in my case on OEM pads. If you are good and aggressive, you can probably demolish them in just one track outing (at least at Laguna)

[CanAutM3]

Originally Posted by drroc

2 track days in my case on OEM pads. If you are good and aggressive, you can probably demolish them in just one track outing (at least at Laguna)

Good point, my 5-6 track days is with Pagid RSL29. I burnt through almost new OEM front pads in less than one track day running R-Comp tires.

[EstorilM240]

Originally Posted by Geez3

BMW replaces at 4mm or less. I'm at 40k and close to getting my covered set.

Need another track day to seal the deal.

I heard many dealers do it at 4mm, though the "official" number is 3mm, according to NewTIS: https://www.newtis.info/. I wasted a lot of time because dealer A told me my brakes were at 4mm and needed replacement, dealer B said 4mm was the threshold, but after buying the maintenance plan dealer B said they were at 5mm, and dealer A changed their tune to "you only need it when the computer says so". I was actually close to a track day too, but scheduling didn't work out, so I ended up canceling the plan

Originally Posted by chicagoshark

They don't. They sold me the pre-paid service upgrade that they wore me down with... was a dumb move on my part

Since it sounds like you regret this, and live in Illinois, you can actually cancel it and get a (pro-rated) refund: https://www.2addicts.com/forums/show....php?t=1608357

Could be worth the hassle depending on how many months are left. I did it after the brakes incident above

[FlyingLow78]

For those who are mechanically inclined, brake pads are one of the easiest things to replace on these cars. Not quite as easy as a Porsche, but still really easy.

[G35POPPEDMYCHERRY]

Originally Posted by chicagoshark

They don't. They sold me the pre-paid service upgrade that they wore me down with... was a dumb move on my part

happens man; don't let it spoil the car.

i paid 2400 for wheel and tire insurance thinking they would replace curb rash with a new OEM wheel

learn from it. NOTHING at the dealership is worth it tbh. Especially with so much used shit on this platform. Wheels bend; fuck it buy a new set from some dude with wheel ADD

[climax_e92]

Got my spark plugs and full brake replacement done at 23k miles on my 16 M4. Had lots of life left on the rotors and pads too. My maintenance plan is up this coming January so i had them change the brakes and plugs at no cost. I did pay for the trans and diff fluids to be changed though and that was $200

[G35POPPEDMYCHERRY]

Originally Posted by climax_e92

Got my spark plugs and full brake replacement done at 23k miles on my 16 M4. Had lots of life left on the rotors and pads too. My maintenance plan is up this coming January so i had them change the brakes and plugs at no cost. I did pay for the trans and diff fluids to be changed though and that was $200

damn only 200 for those two flushes? thats not bad at all

[speedfreak4996]

I am at 40500 miles, 9mm front / 8mm rear. Bought the car CPO @ 24000. Not sure if they were changed at CPO, as there is no paper trail, but they are still more than new condition. At this rate i expect to replace them in the 60-70k mile range.

Tires - now thats a different story.

[climax_e92]

Originally Posted by G35POPPEDMYCHERRY

damn only 200 for those two flushes? thats not bad at all

Sorry I meant $200 each fluid service so $400. They were trying to charge me $300 at first. And even though I know the tech, and could have just paid him to do it, i wanted a repair order made for the service that details it was done.

[scott13]

57k miles and just got the "Drive Moderately" warning for the rear brake pads. That includes a few track/autocross events, but they were my first ones ever, so I couldn't have cooked them that badly (compared to a seasoned track driver).