Entirely depends on your driving style, and varies hugely as a result.

On my 130i, I changed the front pads at ~50k and the rears at ~65k. I've seen people on here report having to change pads every 20k or less.

 

Thanks, booked in for an inspection at a local Indy next week. £160 if they need replacing. Competitor along the estate quoted £260. Big difference.

 

If the warning light is out, it means that the sensor needs o be replaced as well. Not sure if GBP 160 includes that. It sounds a tab too cheap, IMHO.

Thanks, booked in for an inspection at a local Indy next week. £160 if they need replacing. Competitor along the estate quoted £260. Big difference.

 

Spoke to them it doesn't include the sensor another £40 on top. Managed to have a look at the outer pads myself using a torch, got approx 5mm left on each pad, what's the point when it's deemed too low?

 

Spoke to them it doesn't include the sensor another £40 on top. Managed to have a look at the outer pads myself using a torch, got approx 5mm left on each pad, what's the point when it's deemed too low?

I don't know about the required thickness of the pads... but two things Bro:-

1) When the warning light comes out, it last another 4000 to 5000km max on my previous E series rides; and

2) I really wouldn't pinch any pennies on brakes and tyres...Changing it a few thousand KM earlier may save my life and who ever in front of me.

my 2 pennies worth

 

That's exactly what I'm trying to do. Pinch pennies I'm terminating the agreement in a few months, so ideally want to stay away from any additional outlay. Totally agree with what your saying though!

 

Ironically I needed the same question answering haha.
Going to be taking on the task myself though so what pads do you guys recommend ? Bosh, Mintex actually BMW parts ?

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My front and rears needed changing recently after 33k, warning saying it needed changing came on at about 31.5k, I mainly drive around London but do the odd motorway journey. I got BMW to do the work as it was in for warranty work anyway but can't remember the cost.

 

From new on the idrive I think pad life is estimated at around 32k miles - this will then adjust dependant on driving style