Rear Brake Change at 15K? 2023 330e Drive

subyz · 11-22-2023, 10:37 PM

Hi,
I know there have been multiple other posts about early brake change but I am honestly surprised about the alarm going off as this is a hybrid with its own motor for braking so expected less wear on the pads. Dealership quoted me $1025. I did not get the Ultimate care as I didn't expect this type of maintenance before 3 years/36K. Any thoughts regarding rear brake pad change at 15k? Thank you.

jb606 · 11-23-2023, 09:42 AM

The traction/stability control system uses the brakes to control the car.

gavinwong · 11-23-2023, 11:41 AM

15k doesn’t seem right. I’m on 59k KM, 2020 330e. Use DAP every day on my 45km commute and no brake wear issues

subyz · 11-23-2023, 10:08 PM

I think I'll have an independent mechanic check the breaks. maybe faulty sensor? At 9800 miles, the brakes were "green" so in a matter of 5k miles, we're at the point of changing is very unusual.

G30M · 11-24-2023, 03:02 PM

Can I ask if you do a lot of hard cornering? I've seen so many of these posts I wonder if the car uses the rear brakes to help turn the car (maybe not as doesn't make sense - I thought front brakes is the key here) or as traction control or something as this car is heavy Rwd - the back skidded out on loose tarmac road when I was driving in a straight line at a gentlyish accelerating from 50 to 60mph the other day.

subyz · 11-24-2023, 06:13 PM

Honestly no hard cornering. I drive in eco pro mode

Sports mode literally gets turned on maybe 3-4 times per week for 30 seconds to overtake a car on the highway. This is XDrive if that matters since RWD came up.

spicyB48 · 11-29-2023, 03:15 PM

That does not seem right. Perhaps the brake pad wear sensor is faulty? Also, I wouldn't recommend the dealership for brake changes, a local independent shop will probably do it for half the price. OE brake pads are half the price and labor is significantly cheaper too.

subyz · 11-29-2023, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by spicyB48

That does not seem right. Perhaps the brake pad wear sensor is faulty? Also, I wouldn't recommend the dealership for brake changes, a local independent shop will probably do it for half the price. OE brake pads are half the price and labor is significantly cheaper too.

I'm hoping for a faulty sensor too. I don't hear any grinding. If its a faulty sensor, covered by warranty?

spicyB48 · 11-29-2023, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by subyz

I'm hoping for a faulty sensor too. I don't hear any grinding. If its a faulty sensor, covered by warranty?

It should be covered if it is a bad sensor. The sensor trips at 3mm or so, you can check your pad thickness if you want (there are tools that let you check pad thickness without wheel removal).

subyz · 12-04-2023, 04:02 PM

Took it to the auto shop today and it is the sensor that is faulty. Brakes were 10mm. Cost of diagnostics was $90. I did not know that diagnostics were covered under warranty but honestly don't fully trust the dealerships either. I have made the appointment for sensor to be changed at the dealership. The cost of rear brake pad change was quoted at $1021~. Wanted to give update to those who are interested.

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subyz Enlisted Member 18 Rep 30 Posts Drives: 2023 330e XDrive Join Date: Nov 2022 Location: Providence, RI iTrader: (0)	Rear Brake Change at 15K? 2023 330e Drive Hi, I know there have been multiple other posts about early brake change but I am honestly surprised about the alarm going off as this is a hybrid with its own motor for braking so expected less wear on the pads. Dealership quoted me $1025. I did not get the Ultimate care as I didn't expect this type of maintenance before 3 years/36K. Any thoughts regarding rear brake pad change at 15k? Thank you. Last edited by subyz; 11-22-2023 at 10:42 PM..
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jb606 Private First Class 48 Rep 108 Posts Drives: 430i xDrive Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Central MD iTrader: (0)	The traction/stability control system uses the brakes to control the car. __________________ ------ 2024 BMW 340i xDrive
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gavinwong Second Lieutenant 157 Rep 276 Posts Drives: BMW G20 330e M Sport Join Date: May 2021 Location: Netherlands iTrader: (0) Garage List 2020 G20 330e [9.50]	15k doesn’t seem right. I’m on 59k KM, 2020 330e. Use DAP every day on my 45km commute and no brake wear issues
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subyz Enlisted Member 18 Rep 30 Posts Drives: 2023 330e XDrive Join Date: Nov 2022 Location: Providence, RI iTrader: (0)	I think I'll have an independent mechanic check the breaks. maybe faulty sensor? At 9800 miles, the brakes were "green" so in a matter of 5k miles, we're at the point of changing is very unusual.
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G30M Brigadier General 3793 Rep 4,144 Posts Drives: BMW M550i; Kia EV6 GT Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: Australasia iTrader: (0)	Can I ask if you do a lot of hard cornering? I've seen so many of these posts I wonder if the car uses the rear brakes to help turn the car (maybe not as doesn't make sense - I thought front brakes is the key here) or as traction control or something as this car is heavy Rwd - the back skidded out on loose tarmac road when I was driving in a straight line at a gentlyish accelerating from 50 to 60mph the other day.
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subyz Enlisted Member 18 Rep 30 Posts Drives: 2023 330e XDrive Join Date: Nov 2022 Location: Providence, RI iTrader: (0)	Honestly no hard cornering. I drive in eco pro mode Sports mode literally gets turned on maybe 3-4 times per week for 30 seconds to overtake a car on the highway. This is XDrive if that matters since RWD came up.
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spicyB48 Private First Class 79 Rep 108 Posts Drives: 2019 BMW 330i Join Date: Oct 2023 Location: Southern California iTrader: (0)	That does not seem right. Perhaps the brake pad wear sensor is faulty? Also, I wouldn't recommend the dealership for brake changes, a local independent shop will probably do it for half the price. OE brake pads are half the price and labor is significantly cheaper too.
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subyz Enlisted Member 18 Rep 30 Posts Drives: 2023 330e XDrive Join Date: Nov 2022 Location: Providence, RI iTrader: (0)	Took it to the auto shop today and it is the sensor that is faulty. Brakes were 10mm. Cost of diagnostics was $90. I did not know that diagnostics were covered under warranty but honestly don't fully trust the dealerships either. I have made the appointment for sensor to be changed at the dealership. The cost of rear brake pad change was quoted at $1021~. Wanted to give update to those who are interested.
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