Brake Dust covered Wheels
08-30-2010, 05:57 AM
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As for using your transmission to save your brakes ... well that's up to you ... but BMW transmissions (especially automatics) are known to die at an early age. In my opinion, it's a lot cheaper to replace brake pads and rotors than to replace a transmission.
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+1 very bad idea lol.
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+1 very bad idea lol.
08-30-2010, 03:44 PM
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Yer...i am aware of the dangers.. and probably will cease using the tranny.
I just was not sure about my brakes...
Oh well...summer is coming in Aus...so plenty of time to wash the car
I just was not sure about my brakes...
Oh well...summer is coming in Aus...so plenty of time to wash the car
08-30-2010, 03:57 PM
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Original BMW brake pads are well known for their ability to produce lots of brake dust. I can't comment about brake pad or rotor life because that depends a lot on how the car is driven. That said, if you'd like to reduce or eliminate the brake dust that collects on your wheels, the easiest solution is to replace the pads with an after-market brand with a good reputation to do that. Here's a thread you might want to hit: https://5series.net/forums/topic/981...1#entry1167530
As for using your transmission to save your brakes ... well that's up to you ... but BMW transmissions (especially automatics) are known to die at an early age. In my opinion, it's a lot cheaper to replace brake pads and rotors than to replace a transmission.
As for using your transmission to save your brakes ... well that's up to you ... but BMW transmissions (especially automatics) are known to die at an early age. In my opinion, it's a lot cheaper to replace brake pads and rotors than to replace a transmission.
Agreed on transmissions dying early. My 5 was getting crazy kicks each time the auto transmission would switch gears. Took it to BMW in the last few 1000 KM of the warranty to get it fixed. They had to replace the whole thing! Don't even want to imagine how much that would have cost!
I get small kicks every now and then and I swear it makes me so nervous I get a sinking feeling in my stomach since I'm no longer under warranty. I hate to hijack a thread but is this normal?
08-31-2010, 08:36 AM
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Yea, the sinking feeling in your stomach is pretty much normal when you are out of warranty.
08-31-2010, 12:25 PM
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Hi Guys,
My mechanic friend told me that the e60 burns through the brakes more than others...
I get bad black front wheels after 2 weeks.....
I doo take it very easy and even use the sports shift to slow down...reducing brake wear
is anyone else experiencing this.
The brakes are about 3 months old and done at BMW.
How lond does a set of brakes usually last on a e60???
My mechanic friend told me that the e60 burns through the brakes more than others...
I get bad black front wheels after 2 weeks.....
I doo take it very easy and even use the sports shift to slow down...reducing brake wear
is anyone else experiencing this.
The brakes are about 3 months old and done at BMW.
How lond does a set of brakes usually last on a e60???
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