I have a 2013 All4 with 35,000 miles on it.

The existing brake pads are the original ones. According to vehicle status, I have 2700 miles left on the rear pads, and 21,000 miles left on the front pads.

I expected the rear pads would have lasted far, far longer than the front pads, but what is everyone else experiencing? Does this have something to do with the rear of the car weighing more than other CM's because of the all-wheel-drive?

One other thought. I ditched the runflat tires long ago, and carry a spare tire and jack, so there's more weight in the rear of my car than most would carry. I was thinking that perhaps because of that there is a brake proportioning valve that's making the rear brakes work more than they otherwise would. Might this be the reason that the rear pads are close to needing replacement already?

Also, I did a search to see if anyone had posted instructions on how to change the rear brake pads on All4, and I did not see anything. I'm assuming they are different than front-wheel-drive models. Can anyone direct me to instructions on how to do this? Thanks in advance for your help.

 

As far as I know the computer program that figures out the brake life has some issues. Has yours been updated? They originally told me recently that my rear brakes were almost done and then after updating software it jumped to 8000 miles left. Previous owner and I got 30K on the fronts and in theory it will be closer to 40K on the rears. Don't know how hard the other guy used the brakes, but I suspect I would have got more than 30 out of the fronts.

 

Thanks for responding. I've never heard of this, and I've been pretty active on the forum for years. Would you happen to have a TSB number? No doubt if I all the dealer without it, they will deny knowing anything about it.

 

When my 2012 had about 15,000 miles, the computer began to tell me I only had 2100 miles left on my rear brakes. There was no indication for the fronts. Not believing the rears could ware out before the fronts, I took it to the dealer. Turns out the rear pads were fine, the software needed to be reloaded.

 

Service pad correction function- that's what the service order said.

 

Thanks again. I made a service appointment at the dealer. Will be interesting to see what happens given that I have 500 miles of free maintenance left. I'll report back afterwards.

 

I did drop off my car at the dealer this morning, and they did confirm that most likely I don't need rear pads and need the software update. But they said that the software update will take 6 to 8 hours, and they will likely need to keep my car through tomorrow. Which is fine, as there is no more snow in the forecast, and they gave me a brand-new F56 Justa loaner. As most of the professional reviewers have said, the TwinTurbo three cylinder has surprisingly good acceleration considering the high mileage rating. The engine is noticeably noisier versus the engine in the countryman, but at least to me it's more than tolerable… The exhaust note sort of sounds like a V-6.

 

Yep, they updated the software and the computer now says I have 24,000 miles left on the rear pads… But unfortunately the front pads were 21,000 miles this morning, and are now only 17,000 miles. But if the front pads really last until 52,000 miles, I really have no complaint. Thanks again.

 

The wear on those pads is way different than my OEM pads. Looks to me like they changed them between 2011 & 2013, different part numbers, longer wearing pads! Congrats on the better news.

 

Our 2011 Clubman CPO went in for first service since we bought it in September. It had 30K and they replaced the rear pads. It look like the front pads and disc/rotor were replace before we bought it at 26K. My experience over the years is that rears last about twice as long as fronts. I have 04 Ford Expedition and that has been my experience. My 02 Tacoma Prerunner still has drums on the back and they are still going at 140K going to do them this spring and replace the drums at the same time. I also have to do rear breaks on the Ford but will be replacing the rotors this time around.


Tom

 

My 2011 Countryman All4 S is in for service and they are recommending rotors, pads...I'm just turning 56,000. They're quoting around $600 total. I'm thinking of doing them here at my shop. I have a few guys that would be more than happy to install them and make a few bucks. Even with ceramic pads...parts only total less than $150. Anyone know if we have the 259mm or 280mm ?

 

This is what I used

 

Thanks...did you need to buy the sensor wire as well.....

 

I bought it locally at NAPA. The mechanic who installed it for me said the connections fit perfectly but the clips or whatever to hang the wire were not an exact match. I'd probably buy the OEM Mini part next time.