what's the lifespam of the following components
09-30-2009, 08:19 AM
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My 05 545i has been rock solid however I sense a few maintenance items need to be done soon. How long should these items last?
Brakes, I still have my original brakes at 43k miles. I sense this is good for brakes huh?
Suspension components, shocks, bushings? I am starting to hear a slight thud over certain bumps that wasn't there before. Any ideas? I tend to hit the top of my 166 front wheels (pass side) once in a while. Wasn't this way last year.
Serpentine belt. How many miles or years am I to get out of this?
Battery, still orig one. When should this be replaced?
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Brakes, I still have my original brakes at 43k miles. I sense this is good for brakes huh?
Suspension components, shocks, bushings? I am starting to hear a slight thud over certain bumps that wasn't there before. Any ideas? I tend to hit the top of my 166 front wheels (pass side) once in a while. Wasn't this way last year.
Serpentine belt. How many miles or years am I to get out of this?
Battery, still orig one. When should this be replaced?
Thanks!
Vince
09-30-2009, 08:22 AM
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Originally Posted by sy1616' post='1021075' date='Sep 30 2009, 09:19 AM
My 05 545i has been rock solid however I sense a few maintenance items need to be done soon. How long should these items last?
Brakes, I still have my original brakes at 43k miles. I sense this is good for brakes huh?
Suspension components, shocks, bushings? I am starting to hear a slight thud over certain bumps that wasn't there before. Any ideas? I tend to hit the top of my 166 front wheels (pass side) once in a while. Wasn't this way last year.
Serpentine belt. How many miles or years am I to get out of this?
Battery, still orig one. When should this be replaced?
Thanks!
Vince
Brakes, I still have my original brakes at 43k miles. I sense this is good for brakes huh?
Suspension components, shocks, bushings? I am starting to hear a slight thud over certain bumps that wasn't there before. Any ideas? I tend to hit the top of my 166 front wheels (pass side) once in a while. Wasn't this way last year.
Serpentine belt. How many miles or years am I to get out of this?
Battery, still orig one. When should this be replaced?
Thanks!
Vince
43k thats good for brakes! and i believe thats why bmw includes parts like this in there maintance program, they last forever if u dont abuse them 
09-30-2009, 08:41 AM
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Originally Posted by chris f' post='1021098' date='Sep 30 2009, 09:37 AM
My discs only lasted 35k and I have just had to replace my ARB bushes. its an 05 too
hmmm steering components and brakes... Someones been gettin crazy in the twisties!!
09-30-2009, 09:01 AM
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With the exception of the belt, I wouldn't change any of the items you described unless they were in need of replacement or you want to upgrade. The serpentine belt should be checked every 15K miles or so and possibly replace every 45-60K.
09-30-2009, 09:26 AM
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Originally Posted by chris f' post='1021098' date='Sep 30 2009, 12:37 PM
My discs only lasted 35k and I have just had to replace my ARB bushes. its an 05 too
What are these "arb bushes" you speak of and what made you replace them?
09-30-2009, 09:54 AM
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Originally Posted by chris f' post='1021105' date='Sep 30 2009, 09:45 AM
sometime you gotta...
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09-30-2009, 09:57 AM
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Originally Posted by sy1616' post='1021160' date='Sep 30 2009, 10:26 AM
What are these "arb bushes" you speak of and what made you replace them?
09-30-2009, 11:14 AM
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My parents mercedes brakes lasted 20K miles LOL TONS of local driving tho.