[Chadi335is]

Wondering if someone can help me out....

My 2011 335is which I owned for almost 3 years is showing in idrive that rear brakes due in 2k.

Does that indicate brake service or brake pad replacement? I don't hear any squeals or squeeks... And the bite is strong so I think...

Any input would be appreciated...

[Yvette]

bmw recommend change all rotor and pads at same time

[Pierce330]

Probably not a massive rush, but you have a few weeks at best...letting it go will just be more expensive...

[Chadi335is]

So I guess this pads and rotor replacement? And not brake service cleaning?

Any idea if labor is covered or is it all put of pocket during full warranty service?

[VanSky]

Pads and rotors consider as wear and tear item so warranty is not covered unless you have the Service Inclusive warranty.

Here will give you an idea the cost of pads and rotors replacement
http://crm.bmw.ca/microsites/aftersa...P.aspx?lang=en

[Kid Eh]

Originally Posted by Chadi335is

So I guess this pads and rotor replacement? And not brake service cleaning?

Any idea if labor is covered or is it all put of pocket during full warranty service?

Unless it's a U.S. car then the brakes are covered.

[ludlow]

My indicator came on at 60k and I took it in and they inspected the brakes and said they are fine and reset the indicator.

[Chadi335is]

Originally Posted by ludlow

My indicator came on at 60k and I took it in and they inspected the brakes and said they are fine and reset the indicator.

Thank you for letting me know.... I think this might be the case as I only have 45k on the car and it's bite is strong...

[kaede]

Originally Posted by Chadi335is

Thank you for letting me know.... I think this might be the case as I only have 45k on the car and it's bite is strong...

Get an Indy to take a look at the brakes for you, most indy will do inspection for free. If they say your pads are weared and almost gone, then ya, take it in and have the pads replaced.

Rotors usually never really need to be replaced unless there is very bad wear on it, and even if so most of the time you can just get the shop to machine it down a bit and it should work fine. Replacing your rotors prematurely (which happens ALL the time) is just a waste of money. Unless you switched your pads to some crazy abrasive compound rotors last a LONG time.

Lastly, yes, even if your brakes are still strong it doesnt mean the pad is not almost done.

Brakes are a crucial safety hardware and the indicator will come in very early to warn you to switch the pads/get it checked out. So even if u pasted the 2k service mark, you should still be good for another couple thousand more clicks. SO don't panic. Unless the braking compound is COMPLETELY gone, usually you won't hear squeeking (i forgot whether or not there is a build in noise indicator on bmw pads) or lose braking performance.

Good Luck!!

[fizzerd]

Its possible you have a bad sensor. Happened to me as well. You can even reset the indicator yourself.