R56 Earliest you have changed brakes
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Earliest you have changed brakes
What is the earliest anyone has changed brakes on their R56?
I don't really drive my car hard- and I don't ride the brake pedal- however the dealership wants me to change my front and back brakes before 25,000. My computer also tells me this.
I am thinking that I must have faulty brake pads because there is no way that I wore the brakes down that fast. In my last Mini (R53) I changed the brakes at 70,000.
Marty
I don't really drive my car hard- and I don't ride the brake pedal- however the dealership wants me to change my front and back brakes before 25,000. My computer also tells me this.
I am thinking that I must have faulty brake pads because there is no way that I wore the brakes down that fast. In my last Mini (R53) I changed the brakes at 70,000.
Marty
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That should not be the case at all. For 3 years and 36,000 miles, all MINIs get free maintenance. This includes oil changes, windshield wipers, brakes, anything that is a wear item that needs replacing (except tires.)
I suspect that they may be trying to fleece you.
The free maintenance info is in your owner's book, too.
I suspect that they may be trying to fleece you.
The free maintenance info is in your owner's book, too.
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on the bright side, brake changes are a great way to introduce yourself to the 'do it yourself' side of things.
and you'll save some serious cash!
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Yeah i guess Canada must be different then. Brakes are a good do it yourself bit, or maybe find a shop good with foreign cars. Like i said before 750 should be with rotors and I sure hope the rotors don't go after 25k on the mini. 750 for just pads is really ridiculous. Not sure about with the different currency (even though its about the same now) but 750 is really high here. I'm sure that would mess up their US free service if they had to buy everyone new rotors before it expired.
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What is the earliest anyone has changed brakes on their R56?
I don't really drive my car hard- and I don't ride the brake pedal- however the dealership wants me to change my front and back brakes before 25,000. My computer also tells me this.
I am thinking that I must have faulty brake pads because there is no way that I wore the brakes down that fast. In my last Mini (R53) I changed the brakes at 70,000.
Marty
I don't really drive my car hard- and I don't ride the brake pedal- however the dealership wants me to change my front and back brakes before 25,000. My computer also tells me this.
I am thinking that I must have faulty brake pads because there is no way that I wore the brakes down that fast. In my last Mini (R53) I changed the brakes at 70,000.
Marty
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Know how to check????
Rather than wondering if the computer and/or advisor are 'right' ... do you remember the old fashion way to check?
Look at the pad .... if the pad material is less than the thickness of the pad backing plate it is time to be thinking replacement. Material thicker than that? Drive on .....
You can check this without pulling the wheel ... depending on the wheel.....
Unfortunately some maintenance shops know that telling you ya need brakes if kind of emotional....who wants to suddenly discover they have no brakes. Last time I was told I needed brakes I was a bit dubious.... I'd replaced the brakes DIY just weeks before... I guess I looked like a sucker....
Look at the pad .... if the pad material is less than the thickness of the pad backing plate it is time to be thinking replacement. Material thicker than that? Drive on .....
You can check this without pulling the wheel ... depending on the wheel.....
Unfortunately some maintenance shops know that telling you ya need brakes if kind of emotional....who wants to suddenly discover they have no brakes. Last time I was told I needed brakes I was a bit dubious.... I'd replaced the brakes DIY just weeks before... I guess I looked like a sucker....
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