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Originally Posted by kwolfman
(Post 4457047)
I decided to take it in to my dealer's service department to see what they said. The pads really where worn down and needed to be replaced. According to the service guy he said the JCW pads come thinner to start with and they are a softer material. However they grip really well. I can't complain about the actual brake functionality. They are excellent.
Anyhow, they replaced them under warranty! I didn't expect that since I thought pads were no longer covered, so I didn't mention my concern. $0 was okay with me. Now I expect the back brakes will probably need to be replaced in a few thousand miles. They look okay now. We all agreed that 8300 miles was ridiculously low. Glad you got your pads replaced under warranty. |
The BMW pads are designed with the Mini service department in mind; there are plenty of other options out there with equivalent/better performance that won't have you changing them at ridiculous intervals as well as having to clean your wheels so often.
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Originally Posted by Crossingover
(Post 4457545)
The BMW pads are designed with the Mini service department in mind; there are plenty of other options out there with equivalent/better performance that won't have you changing them at ridiculous intervals as well as having to clean your wheels so often.
By the way, your signature shows a 2018 JCW. How have your front pads held up? |
My front sensor came on at 15,000 miles. I have the Maint plus warranty (cost $600), covers brakes, wipers, serpentine belts, clutch until 36,000miles. I had Mini dealer replace under warranty. The regular price (without warranty was $386). If you have under 36,000 you can still add the warranty....have to do the math and see if it's worth it. I do not have the experience or confidence to change the brake pads myself.
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