Brake pads replacement front only (seattle cost)

nakamuru · 06-05-2020, 06:30 PM

So im in Seattle and remember some seattle folks here going to third party mechanic that had good reviews and wondering if you can reccomend . I can go dealer but trying to shave cost if workmanship is done right.
Attached photo and think just brake pads need replacement for the front

Also, anyone recommend a third party brake pads to get online and let mechanic do its job?

I have 28k miles and drive aggressive is this normal for front brakes?

F30.N54.lol · 06-05-2020, 09:44 PM

28k miles on aggressive driving is GREAT! I would consider rotors too (even if they are in spec) since you mentioned you like to drive it spiritedly.

Jeepersjoey · 06-06-2020, 08:00 AM

I had this pop up on mine at around the same mileage as well.

I drive like a grandpa. 99% of the time in ECO.

I really really doubt this is a notification that the pads NEED to be replaced. Rather that they recommend they are checked...not automatically replaced.

I used BimmerLink to remove the warning 4K miles ago (6 months?) and it has not resurfaced.

Paul

teaston · 06-06-2020, 08:18 AM

My rears are wearing faster than the fronts! 24k miles and I have this message about the rears but nothing about the fronts:

GGEVOX · 06-06-2020, 08:40 AM

I would like to think I drive spirited as well. I am at 30k. Sport Ind most of the time I am driving, wife commutes sometimes with it. I will have to check my gauge. With how much I clean it I know the rotors look great. No noise. The job to replace them seems straight forward compared to my other BMW's.

Have the problem to me is finding aftermarket parts. OEM is great but if we can do better I am all for more safety.

My work Hyundai Sonata needs the brake system "Checked and lubed" every 10k miles according to the dealer.

383vett · 06-06-2020, 11:35 AM

Look between the spokes and see how much of the pads are left.

F30.N54.lol · 06-06-2020, 11:59 AM

If you decide to replace i would OEM parts

Tokke · 06-07-2020, 06:11 AM

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Originally Posted by nakamuru

So im in Seattle and remember some seattle folks here going to third party mechanic that had good reviews and wondering if you can reccomend . I can go dealer but trying to shave cost if workmanship is done right.
Attached photo and think just brake pads need replacement for the front

Also, anyone recommend a third party brake pads to get online and let mechanic do its job?

I have 28k miles and drive aggressive is this normal for front brakes?

My front brake pads costed a crazy 620 euro at the dealer...
The car had 75000km.

nakamuru · 06-15-2020, 01:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeepersjoey

I had this pop up on mine at around the same mileage as well.

I drive like a grandpa. 99% of the time in ECO.

I really really doubt this is a notification that the pads NEED to be replaced. Rather that they recommend they are checked...not automatically replaced.

I used BimmerLink to remove the warning 4K miles ago (6 months?) and it has not resurfaced.

Paul

Where can i get bimmerlink? Is this one of those oreilley type odbt type checkers?

I went to a third party respected brake specialist and said I still have around 2-3k miles on pads so I think i will need to replace it but just wasn't sure when.

So are you gonna just keep driving until you hear squeaking noise or something which is bit dangerous

nakamuru · 06-15-2020, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by GGEVOX

I would like to think I drive spirited as well. I am at 30k. Sport Ind most of the time I am driving, wife commutes sometimes with it. I will have to check my gauge. With how much I clean it I know the rotors look great. No noise. The job to replace them seems straight forward compared to my other BMW's.

Have the problem to me is finding aftermarket parts. OEM is great but if we can do better I am all for more safety.

My work Hyundai Sonata needs the brake system "Checked and lubed" every 10k miles according to the dealer.

i got aftermarket pads at rock auto. and sensors separately

teaston · 06-15-2020, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeepersjoey

I had this pop up on mine at around the same mileage as well.

I drive like a grandpa. 99% of the time in ECO.

I really really doubt this is a notification that the pads NEED to be replaced. Rather that they recommend they are checked...not automatically replaced.

I used BimmerLink to remove the warning 4K miles ago (6 months?) and it has not resurfaced.

Paul

Is it not possible to reset it via the instrument cluster like we could on the Fxx generation?

TheusBimmer · 06-15-2020, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by teaston

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Originally Posted by Jeepersjoey

I had this pop up on mine at around the same mileage as well.

I drive like a grandpa. 99% of the time in ECO.

I really really doubt this is a notification that the pads NEED to be replaced. Rather that they recommend they are checked...not automatically replaced.

I used BimmerLink to remove the warning 4K miles ago (6 months?) and it has not resurfaced.

Paul

Is it not possible to reset it via the instrument cluster like we could on the Fxx generation?

According to Aaron on his video, you can reset brake pads from your dashboard (at minute 38 and 38 sec)

teaston · 06-15-2020, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by TheusBimmer

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Originally Posted by teaston

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Originally Posted by Jeepersjoey

I had this pop up on mine at around the same mileage as well.

I drive like a grandpa. 99% of the time in ECO.

I really really doubt this is a notification that the pads NEED to be replaced. Rather that they recommend they are checked...not automatically replaced.

I used BimmerLink to remove the warning 4K miles ago (6 months?) and it has not resurfaced.

Paul

Is it not possible to reset it via the instrument cluster like we could on the Fxx generation?

According to Aaron on his video, you can reset brake pads from your dashboard (at minute 38 and 38 sec)

That's what I thought!

freshxdough · 06-15-2020, 03:15 PM

Once the check control message states a yellow or red brake warning and a "replace brake pads" message then you can be sure the brake pad sensor has been tripped and the brake pads are in fact due.

TheusBimmer · 06-16-2020, 02:09 AM

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Originally Posted by freshxdough

Once the check control message states a yellow or red brake warning and a "replace brake pads" message then you can be sure the brake pad sensor has been tripped and the brake pads are in fact due.

Could you still replace your brake pads before the trigger? That way you can reuse the brake pad wear sensor cable, you know to save 20-30 bucks lol.

freshxdough · 06-16-2020, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by TheusBimmer

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Originally Posted by freshxdough

Once the check control message states a yellow or red brake warning and a "replace brake pads" message then you can be sure the brake pad sensor has been tripped and the brake pads are in fact due.

Could you still replace your brake pads before the trigger? That way you can reuse the brake pad wear sensor cable, you know to save 20-30 bucks lol.

Yes. But there is a very small chance of breaking the sensor too when pulling it off the old pad. It's always recommended to replace the pad sensor.

nakamuru · 06-16-2020, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by TheusBimmer

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Originally Posted by teaston

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Originally Posted by Jeepersjoey

I had this pop up on mine at around the same mileage as well.

I drive like a grandpa. 99% of the time in ECO.

I really really doubt this is a notification that the pads NEED to be replaced. Rather that they recommend they are checked...not automatically replaced.

I used BimmerLink to remove the warning 4K miles ago (6 months?) and it has not resurfaced.

Paul

Is it not possible to reset it via the instrument cluster like we could on the Fxx generation?

According to Aaron on his video, you can reset brake pads from your dashboard (at minute 38 and 38 sec)

I got my front brake pads and sensor from afternarket and installing it from a third party brake specialist . Are they able to reset the warning sign so doesnt show the brake pads need replacement etc or is only dealer able to do this. Newer car these days have more securities and almost think they did this so dealers get more business

TheusBimmer · 06-17-2020, 05:09 AM

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Originally Posted by nakamuru

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Originally Posted by TheusBimmer

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Originally Posted by teaston

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeepersjoey

I had this pop up on mine at around the same mileage as well.

I drive like a grandpa. 99% of the time in ECO.

I really really doubt this is a notification that the pads NEED to be replaced. Rather that they recommend they are checked...not automatically replaced.

I used BimmerLink to remove the warning 4K miles ago (6 months?) and it has not resurfaced.

Paul

Is it not possible to reset it via the instrument cluster like we could on the Fxx generation?

According to Aaron on his video, you can reset brake pads from your dashboard (at minute 38 and 38 sec)

I got my front brake pads and sensor from afternarket and installing it from a third party brake specialist . Are they able to reset the warning sign so doesnt show the brake pads need replacement etc or is only dealer able to do this. Newer car these days have more securities and almost think they did this so dealers get more business

you can reset it yourself. See video from minute 38 onward for step by step instructions.

nakamuru · 06-19-2020, 05:54 AM

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Originally Posted by TheusBimmer

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Originally Posted by nakamuru

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Originally Posted by TheusBimmer

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Originally Posted by teaston

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeepersjoey

I had this pop up on mine at around the same mileage as well.

I drive like a grandpa. 99% of the time in ECO.

I really really doubt this is a notification that the pads NEED to be replaced. Rather that they recommend they are checked...not automatically replaced.

I used BimmerLink to remove the warning 4K miles ago (6 months?) and it has not resurfaced.

Paul

Is it not possible to reset it via the instrument cluster like we could on the Fxx generation?

According to Aaron on his video, you can reset brake pads from your dashboard (at minute 38 and 38 sec)

I got my front brake pads and sensor from afternarket and installing it from a third party brake specialist . Are they able to reset the warning sign so doesnt show the brake pads need replacement etc or is only dealer able to do this. Newer car these days have more securities and almost think they did this so dealers get more business

you can reset it yourself. See video from minute 38 onward for step by step instructions.

For front pads too right i didnt see video link after 38 but thought i make sure

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