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Brake pads OEM BMW or Tesla
model-3S have been remarkably reliable, many past 200,000 miles have little issues, some still on the original brake pads.
Pros: remarkably reliable, long lasting
Mileage: 200000 km
I got mine in November 2024 brand new. M Sport Pro in Carbon Black.
For starters, it is a pretty reliable car. I have done 13,000 kms in one year, plenty of road trips along with some being on steep mountains.
So far, it has given me 0 major issues.
Pros: handles extremely well
Cons: second row legroom
Vehicle:
BMW
Mileage: 13000 km
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
I’ve put 140K miles on the Tesla. It’s still on its original brakes. Never been to a shop.
Pros: original after 140K miles, no shop visits
Mileage: 225308 km
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
And even the normal things they need are a little pricier than on normal cars; you might need ($300) brake pads and ($1,000) brake rotors in 50,000 or 60,000 miles instead of just ($250) brake pads.
Pros: normal things needed
Cons: little pricier than normal
Vehicle:
BMW
Mileage: 50000 km
Configuring new car I would definitelly go for ccbs. The braking power is massive. But if driving in cold weather, snow or cold rain and not touching the brake for couple of minutes on highway and the first braking after that is basically no braking.
If used incorrectly on the track you can fuck them up. Dont ask how I learned that. Swapping them to steelies now. Car is at 130k kms. The weight of ccbs is good but they starting peeling probably due to overheating them with too much worn brake pads.
Pros: massive braking power, good weight
Cons: no braking in cold, peeling due to overheating
Vehicle:
BMW
Mileage: 130000 km
You bought a BMW and now have to pay to keep it running and this is what it costs.
Cons: expensive maintenance
I've had a lot of warranty repairs for my 2018 Tesla model 3: both sides for front upper control arms, both side rear suspension, a gear oil motor leaked, and an inverter. Paid out-of-pocket (not warranty) for both sides front wheel bearings, front brake rotors and pads, rear brake rotors and pads, front windshield, roof glass, and now paint and rust work around the fenders and rocket panels.
Cons: a lot more than expected
Mileage: 72000 km
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