08-02-2014, 08:08 PM | #1 |
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X6M new brakes... Damn
After 110k miles, the front brakes have been pulsing and are down to 6mm.
The local BMW dealership quoted $1,600 for new pads and rotors. Before I do that, would you have thoughts and comments on if I should use the ones provided by the dealership, or hunt elsewhere. The SA told me that I could bring in pads purchased elsewhere, so that's why I wanted to ask you experts for your opinion. Many thanks. |
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I've managed to have them changed inside of warranty since my E53 X5. I had to change those out 2x myself. Hefty work compared to a Volvo. Phew! If my dad and I could do it on my E53, I'd definitely try it on my X6 or at least let a 3rd party shop do it. I would never attempt an X6M myself. However, I would take it to a 3rd party BMW shop if you have recommendations. Not brake check. |
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08-05-2014, 05:13 PM | #5 |
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I decided to not mess around and just go to the BMW dealership here in Ann Arbor. $1600. Yuck.
I think that I have been far too easy on my vehicle... One set of brakes over 110k miles. I plan on trading it in next summer and promise to do my very best to wear them out!!!! Thanks for the feedback. J |
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08-08-2014, 03:28 PM | #8 |
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So...my the group is basically calling me a pussy because of only having gone through only one set of brakes in 110k miles.
I will gladly accept that as a challenge as I have the new brakes and plan on keeping this car for one more year before I trade it in. I hereby promise to beat the holy-hell out of my 2010 BMW X6M or my man-card will be revoked. Bring it!!! Serious question to continue the thread... Any suggestions in properly breaking in the new rotors, pads, etc.? I don't want to cook the rotors in the first few miles. Many thanks for the jabs. Good fun. J |
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08-08-2014, 10:39 PM | #9 |
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I'd like advice on break in too if there is any. 29k and new brakes going on all around but only rear's less than 2mm pads. I thought fronts would go first. I'll ask dealer when they are done (next week).
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I think that the last time I got new brakes they only told me "it just won't stop as good for a while". I should have known that I was supposed to be all technical about it! I'm glad I didn't google it then. Really. |
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08-14-2014, 08:40 AM | #11 |
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All you ever need to know about bedding in brakes.
http://www.zeckhausen.com/bedding_in_brakes.htm Also holy sh1t nice. I hope to get that many miles on my M one day. Only at 57K right now. Just curious any major issues along the way to 110K?
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Guys, am i missing something here? 110k miles, 81k miles and 1st brake pad change? whats wrong with my car people, I have 10k miles on my car and i need new brakes for my x6m. whats going on?
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10-01-2014, 05:36 PM | #16 |
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It seems like I am driving like a granny in compo then, as I am still on my first set of front pads at 50k miles...
I guess this is good as doesn't matter what i do, my mileage is still only averaging 16.5mpg |
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10-17-2014, 11:19 PM | #17 |
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Hmm, I've got about 32K miles and the front brakes have been done already, rears are still original, but need to be done very soon...
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