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Brake pads OEM BMW or Mintex
I’ve got a 2019 with 110k km, have only had to change the brake pads outside of normal maintenance and that’s cause I drive it hard. Most reliable vehicle I’ve owned
Pros: most reliable vehicle
Cons: brake pads wear
Vehicle:
BMW
Mileage: 110000 km
I live in Socal and bought mine from a dealer out of state. Get on bimmerpost and search, there are a few like Jeff Steele from Passport BMW or a finance manager at Camarillo. If you are hard on the brakes like I am looking at Ultimate care+ is worth it. I’ve used its twice already to replace pads and rotors
Pros: Ultimate care+ is worth it
Rotors and brake pads set you back about 3k every 3 years. Very easy to replace on your own as well.
Pros: easy to replace
Cons: expensive
Good brake pads 250 and 30 minutes of work.
Pros: easy to install
For me, this car is all about the brakes in terms of gaining lap time. You need to really trail hard into and during the corner and of course it’s a rocket after that.
Pros: gaining lap time
Vehicle:
BMW
Have a 16 535i, took ownership at ~30k km and now at ~80k km. Front brake pads (re used old rotor but will change once I get through current set).
Vehicle:
BMW
Mileage: 80000 km
2001 740i never had any issues with the throttle response but the brakes could be better. Too spongy and not as responsive as my 99 540i was.
Cons: spongy, not responsive
Vehicle:
BMW
As someone else mentioned, the rear brakes are tiny and even running Pagid RS29 race pads, the rears were 3mm more worn than the front after just one track day.
Cons: small rear brakes
Welcome - get used to it, unfortunately!
Cons: lots of brake dust
It’s almost as if spirited driving causes wear.
Cons: brake wear
Vehicle:
BMW M4
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