2900miles and need new brakes

polok with a 328 · 07-15-2007, 12:07 AM

As the title says i have about 2900 miles on my car and i need new brakes. Every time i hit the brakes they squeak so i am assuming that i need new pads. Obviously i have had my share of fun in an empty parking lot or two. I just wanted to know if i go into the service department, do you think they are going to give me shit for having to get new pads already since its a lease. Thanks!

AwLegacyGT · 07-15-2007, 12:12 AM

I would think that even if you beat the hell out of the car, they should be fine for 2900 miles.

I would think they get replaced under warranty.

trick50 · 07-15-2007, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by polok with a 328

As the title says i have about 2900 miles on my car and i need new brakes. Every time i hit the brakes they squeak so i am assuming that i need new pads. Obviously i have had my share of fun in an empty parking lot or two. I just wanted to know if i go into the service department, do you think they are going to give me shit for having to get new pads already since its a lease. Thanks!

the sensors need to be adjusted. there is no way you would burn through brake pads in 2900 miles on the street

CokerRat · 07-15-2007, 11:22 AM

^ agree, no way could you burn through a set of pads in that few miles without track lapping. Dunno about the OEM E90/E92 pads (only have ~1600 miles on mine) but with aftermarket performance pads they can begin to squeal once the chamferred corners are worn down to square-edges.

scollins · 07-15-2007, 12:15 PM

Unless of course you ride the brake while you drive around. That generally happens with AT drivers, and not MT drivers, and I see you have the AT. Do you happen to ride the brakes while you drive?

Buffalo_Bush · 07-15-2007, 12:19 PM

is not uncommon for a cars breaks to have a squeaky period, even when they are new. its happened to me and they were fine. get them checked just to be sure that they are safe but my bet is they are good.

nyc335i · 07-15-2007, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by scollins

Unless of course you ride the brake while you drive around. That generally happens with AT drivers, and not MT drivers, and I see you have the AT. Do you happen to ride the brakes while you drive?

What do you mean by "riding the brakes" ?

Garrett · 07-15-2007, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by polok with a 328

As the title says i have about 2900 miles on my car and i need new brakes. Every time i hit the brakes they squeak so i am assuming that i need new pads. Obviously i have had my share of fun in an empty parking lot or two. I just wanted to know if i go into the service department, do you think they are going to give me shit for having to get new pads already since its a lease. Thanks!

I'm confused... is your BMW a used car or new..?

Why would you be concerned about any of it. Take it to the dealership and let them get rid of the squeak. If they have to replace the pads then oh' well thats why you buy a BMW because of the SERVICE they give. Most likely they are just out of adjustment or somethng is wrong. If the pads are bad, then the new pre-0brake feature might be messed up..etc.

BTW, "Riding the brakes" is exactly that. Many people ride with one foot on the gas and the other on the brake(Automatic). The upmost error and newbie mistake. It's easy to spot those poeple on the road because their brake lights are ALWAYS flickering on & off. I just bow my head and feel embarrassed for them. How they got their license is beyond me.

-Garrett

polok with a 328 · 07-15-2007, 06:45 PM

ya i couldnt picture that my breaks were shot already, and no i do not ride the brakes. I'm just going to take it to the delaership and lety them take care of it

Master Deep · 07-15-2007, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Garrett

BTW, "Riding the brakes" is exactly that. Many people ride with one foot on the gas and the other on the brake(Automatic). The upmost error and newbie mistake. It's easy to spot those poeple on the road because their brake lights are ALWAYS flickering on & off. I just bow my head and feel embarrassed for them. How they got their license is beyond me.

-Garrett

lol. Who would teach someone to drive with one foot on each. That's really dangerous when learning. What if u see that u need to break and accidentally press the gas since u didn't control your feet right or something. lol Not a good way to drive at all.

johnnymu · 07-15-2007, 06:56 PM

thought it meant riding with the e-brake locked, but who rides with one foot on brake and other on gas anyways?? never heard of that on a AT

elucas730 · 07-15-2007, 06:59 PM

Squeaky brakes != brakes need replacing

mkeds · 07-15-2007, 07:30 PM

warped brakes.. jkjk

probably just the sensors

SfValley335i · 07-15-2007, 07:40 PM

my car did the same thing... I drove it like I stole it for around 2k miles and one day the car said it needed 4 new brakes... I took it in and it was just the sensors that needed to be reset. They said it wasnt done properly when the car first arrived to the states etc.

My car was a lease too they didnt give me any trouble.

FirstClass · 07-15-2007, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by elucas730

Squeaky brakes != brakes need replacing

+1

Who cares if they make noise it's not a problem or a bad thing. Generally when things rub against each other they make noise.

DaveStinsman · 07-15-2007, 08:27 PM

There is no mention that the brake warning light was on. Just because they squeal doesn't mean they are worn out. Take the car in just to get rid of the noise.

dmz · 07-15-2007, 09:00 PM

How does replacing a sensor make the brakes stop squeaking? Does it make any sense to you? Comon, think about it!

I's funny how so many people mentioned about a bad sensor, even when the OP never mentioned anything about the brake warning light coming on.

Go to an empty road and get up to about 60mph and slam on the brake until you get about 10mph. Do that about 4 times and your brake should stop squeaking. You don't need new brakes, you need to deglaze your brake pads.

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Originally Posted by SfValley335i

my car did the same thing... I drove it like I stole it for around 2k miles and one day the car said it needed 4 new brakes... I took it in and it was just the sensors that needed to be reset. They said it wasnt done properly when the car first arrived to the states etc.

My car was a lease too they didnt give me any trouble.

EHDEN · 07-15-2007, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by trick50

the sensors need to be adjusted. there is no way you would burn through brake pads in 2900 miles on the street

maybe they are really dirty??

DasBlitz · 07-15-2007, 09:04 PM

BMW won't replace them. I have near 20k I hear the squeaks randomly and they said my brakes are fine.

Master Deep · 07-15-2007, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by DasBlitz

BMW won't replace them. I have near 20k I hear the squeaks randomly and they said my brakes are fine.

That depends on the dealer.

AndrewAZ · 07-15-2007, 09:22 PM

Did the light go on? It could just be a faulty sensor. I am just past 6,500 miles and I drive the shit out of the car and am very hard on the brakes. Usually my rotors are so hot when I get out of the car they turn a nice shade of blue. So either you drive harder than me or you need a new sensor. They wont replace anything because of a squeal or noise you will get the "its a high performance car and uses high performance brakes its the nature of the beast"

DasBlitz · 07-15-2007, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Master Deep

That depends on the dealer.

Not really, If the light does not go on and if it can be proven they don't need to be replaced they won't.

What makes you think a dealer would fix brakes at less than 3k?

Find me a dealer that will replace brakes before they are supposed to and if the brakes are still good.

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polok with a 328 Lieutenant 18 Rep 464 Posts Drives: black on black 328i Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: long island,NY iTrader: (2) Garage List 2007 328I [0.00]	2900miles and need new brakes As the title says i have about 2900 miles on my car and i need new brakes. Every time i hit the brakes they squeak so i am assuming that i need new pads. Obviously i have had my share of fun in an empty parking lot or two. I just wanted to know if i go into the service department, do you think they are going to give me shit for having to get new pads already since its a lease. Thanks! __________________ Black on black 328i..Flat black with red lip 18x8.5 & 18x9 Rota SVN's..Muffler and resonator delete..Injen intake..Black kidney grilles..black headlight overlays..black roundels..20% tint..Nokya yellow fogs
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AwLegacyGT Private First Class 7 Rep 132 Posts Drives: 2007 328xi Sedan Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Yarmouth, Maine iTrader: (0)	I would think that even if you beat the hell out of the car, they should be fine for 2900 miles. I would think they get replaced under warranty.
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CokerRat Private 3 Rep 96 Posts Drives: 2015 F10 535i xDrive Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	^ agree, no way could you burn through a set of pads in that few miles without track lapping. Dunno about the OEM E90/E92 pads (only have ~1600 miles on mine) but with aftermarket performance pads they can begin to squeal once the chamferred corners are worn down to square-edges.
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Buffalo_Bush Private First Class 21 Rep 106 Posts Drives: 07 E92 335i Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	is not uncommon for a cars breaks to have a squeaky period, even when they are new. its happened to me and they were fine. get them checked just to be sure that they are safe but my bet is they are good.
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polok with a 328 Lieutenant 18 Rep 464 Posts Drives: black on black 328i Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: long island,NY iTrader: (2) Garage List 2007 328I [0.00]	ya i couldnt picture that my breaks were shot already, and no i do not ride the brakes. I'm just going to take it to the delaership and lety them take care of it __________________ Black on black 328i..Flat black with red lip 18x8.5 & 18x9 Rota SVN's..Muffler and resonator delete..Injen intake..Black kidney grilles..black headlight overlays..black roundels..20% tint..Nokya yellow fogs
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johnnymu Warranty Killer 126 Rep 1,015 Posts Drives: Nike shoe Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: cincinnati, OH iTrader: (4)	thought it meant riding with the e-brake locked, but who rides with one foot on brake and other on gas anyways?? never heard of that on a AT
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mkeds Second Lieutenant 23 Rep 242 Posts Drives: none Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: nowhere iTrader: (0)	warped brakes.. jkjk probably just the sensors
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SfValley335i Colonel 164 Rep 2,409 Posts Drives: Current:135i Sold:335i sedan Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: City of Angels iTrader: (8)	my car did the same thing... I drove it like I stole it for around 2k miles and one day the car said it needed 4 new brakes... I took it in and it was just the sensors that needed to be reset. They said it wasnt done properly when the car first arrived to the states etc. My car was a lease too they didnt give me any trouble.
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DaveStinsman Private First Class 6 Rep 147 Posts Drives: 2003 Tiburon Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: PA iTrader: (0)	There is no mention that the brake warning light was on. Just because they squeal doesn't mean they are worn out. Take the car in just to get rid of the noise.
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DasBlitz Major 62 Rep 1,141 Posts Drives: bmw 328i 07 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: new england iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 328i [0.00]	BMW won't replace them. I have near 20k I hear the squeaks randomly and they said my brakes are fine. __________________
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AndrewAZ Major 137 Rep 1,243 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	Did the light go on? It could just be a faulty sensor. I am just past 6,500 miles and I drive the shit out of the car and am very hard on the brakes. Usually my rotors are so hot when I get out of the car they turn a nice shade of blue. So either you drive harder than me or you need a new sensor. They wont replace anything because of a squeal or noise you will get the "its a high performance car and uses high performance brakes its the nature of the beast"
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