gaurang

I just got the BrakePad workshop error msg on my CS at about 51,000 miles. My tech told me to drive as little as possible so i dont get into grinding the rotors. In reality.. how many miles can i drive before this hapens?

I cant get into replace teh pads for another 2 weeks and dont want to get myself into deeper sh*t.


gracias

wingless

It is almost certain that the brake service will include pads, rotors and wear sensors. The rotors are permitted only a small amount of wear before they beome too thin.

Also, if the vehicle is two years old, then the brake fluid should be changed too.

JPhillips-998

You certainly have a couple of weeks left until you start to grind your rotors. The warning sensors are typically around the half way point of the material. That said, if you do hear grinding noises, get it in ASAP.

If they suggest rotors ($$$$) ask them what the minimum thickness is and have them show you what yours are at with a caliper. They always want to do rotors when they do pads. Rotors often unnecessarily. Both are easy DIY's but if you have to take it in, just be smart and don't do the rotors if not necessary.

Kooser

Service dept. once said -if I recall accurately - you have about 1500 miles left once message appears.

MadFox

After my light went on, I had to make a trip to son's college.. all told with trip, and scheduling a day when a loaner was available I racked up about 1000 miles. No problems or squealing during that time. When I took it to the dealer, I pre-loaded the "brake gun" on rotors. As it turned out, they were honest and said the rotors could wait until next time. I made it around 50K or thereabouts and it is very hilly and I drive hard (more details posted on a thread if you use search terms brakes/madfox, also has cost) .

Blade-MD

Are the pads included in the warranty? How about the rotors? I'm at 42k and just got the warning this morning. Good to know I have a buffer to get the car into the shop.

mudman2

No sorry they are not covered

JoJocayenneturbo

My workshop msg just came on this week at 33k miles. I plan on changing them myself. I've always done the brakes on all my cars. My pads and new sensors are on order at my local dealer. Has anyone done the brake job? Any advice? Thanks

mudman2

Yes, I did mine a few months ago, straight forward, 1 bolt and a spring to remove. Make sure you buy a set of sensors as they will break when you remove them.

The 3 pistons are easy, get one in, and hold with a piece of wood, then use the pads to squeeze the other 2 in.

about 45 minutes.

Make sure you route the sensor cable over the bolt not under

Pictures on my gallery

Zin

Mike,
Where did you purchase your parts?

mudman2

I got them off ebay but could have got them for the same prices from SunsetPorsche I am told.

I did not change the rotors although I have them ready when needed.

Budget M3

As a point of reference on my BMWs, according to the manual, the brake pad wear sensor comes on with 6mm thickness remaining on the pads--approx 1000 miles +/- unless you are on a track. I just had wifey's 3-series into the dealer for this job, and although not usually covered as a "normal wear" item, they replaced both pads AND rotors....all under warranty!
Sure hope the local P-dealer is as forgiving when I need the same job on the Pepper...

mudman2

Only if hell freezes over first

JoJocayenneturbo

Thanks for all the great information, I'll check out your gallery and change them this weekend.