GoRavens

I just picked up a 2007 550i and I have already had it back to the dealer a couple times for a broken map pocket, missing battery in key-FOB, broken rear cup holder, improperly re-painted front bumper from stone chips & a couple other things. All of these items should have be caught be the CPO process.

Reviewing the CPO guidelines to see if any other things were missed I read any brake pad should be replaced if less than 5mm. I am measuring 3mm on the rear. The CPO checklist said the pads measured 5mm and the rotors measured 22.43mm & 22.55mm. The guidelines stated that the rotors should be above the min thickness. I believe the min. thickness it is stamped on the hub, however it is cold and raining here and I need to know the minimum thickness for the rear rotors. I would like to have the replaced when the change out the rear pads. Thanks!!

Rizbel

Minimum Thickness: 28.4mm F, 22.4mm R

EBMCS03

Its still under factory maintenance right? so you should still have at least another year to go... if your brakes are that low... you'll prob need new ones in a few months. so might as well use them up then go get new brakes just before it goes out of the free maintenance.

NYC530XI

+1 was just going to mention this. You should still be under factory maintenance. I would get them replaced with that.

Greenberg

congrats on the 550!

GoRavens

The car has 49,300 miles on it... The maintenance is almost over The car had 48,800+ mles on it when purchased.

GoRavens

The car has 49,300 miles on it... The maintenance is almost over The car had 48,800+ mles on it when purchased and an in-service date of mid 2006.

PraiseTheLowered

then call the dealer, make an appt and tell them specifically why you are bringing it in and have proof that it needs to be fixed

NYC530XI

Ya, I don't think its uncommon for a dealer to receive requests for maintenance right before the 4/50,000 period ends. If the brakes are as low as you say they are, they will replace them. Remember that the dealer doesn't pay for the maintenance, they actually get paid to do it. As long as they can justify it to BMW Corporate for reimbursement they will replace them no questions asked.

Let us know how it goes.

Greenberg

If that doesnt work call up the official BMW firm explain the problem tell them you are an BMW enthusiast and look forward to their understanding and get your problem warranty covered.

When my dad had an MB W140 S500 back in the 90's something broke on it the time of warranty was over but it was in perfect condition

It was well looked after, at the MB service a German that worked in a Russian MB shop looked at the W140 said its his favorite MB car and done the work under warranty covered when warranty was well over..