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Old 11-27-2006, 01:46 PM
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How many kilometer i can do before i need to replace the brake, i drive a 2004 545, manual, my odometer shows 70 000 kil. according to my onboard computer it shows i can still drive 17000 Kil in the front and 24000 kil in the back, I precise are those numbers.
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They are the best you have wo inspection.
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Originally Posted by JDN' post='361213' date='Nov 27 2006, 06:05 PM
They are the best you have wo inspection.
I would have thought the indicator would automatically adjust depending on how the brakes are applied. Same as the service mileage indicator.
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Originally Posted by mili' post='361200' date='Nov 28 2006, 06:46 AM
How many kilometer i can do before i need to replace the brake, i drive a 2004 545, manual, my odometer shows 70 000 kil. according to my onboard computer it shows i can still drive 17000 Kil in the front and 24000 kil in the back, I precise are those numbers.
you be alright for now until 6 months time then check the pads again.
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I would not believe your I-drive computer, had my car in for service a few months back and the report was that there was only about 20% wear on brakes. I have 47,000 KMS on the car now. I - Drive was reporting
15,000 kms until change required on the front and 20,000 on the rear.

I brought my car in last week to have my winter tires put on and told them I was hearing a noise from the brakes, they changed the back pads and discs. Now at least I do not feel bad that I bought the brake maintenance program from BMW.

With 70,000 kms on your car I would have them take a look at the brakes
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