Brake Wer Indicator Light After 16k Miles

[jcwparklane55]

Hi All,

i need some advive. The other night i was driving home and my brake pad wear indictor light has come on, is this normal after just 16k miles?

It seems a bit early to me.!!

i have booked my car in with Bmw on monday, to check it out, but im not sure whether this is covered by warranty if anything needs to be replaced. Does anyone know???

[jlove]

Mine first came on at 102k! (true)

Seriously, if you are in London you'll be using more pedal so it may not be unreasonable. Does the car get left a lot without driving, so that the discs rust?

[jcwparklane55]

no i use the car everyday. so shouldnt be any rust!

do u knw whether brakes are covered under warranty?

[DaFlake]

Typically brakes are a wear and tear item thus not covered under warranty. If your pads are worn, you will have to pay at which point it is better to go with after market as the OEM pads are horrible.

[jcwparklane55]

Quote: Originally Posted by DaFlake (original)

Typically brakes are a wear and tear item thus not covered under warranty. If your pads are worn, you will have to pay at which point it is better to go with after market as the OEM pads are horrible.

ok, which after market pads would you recomend?

[DaFlake]

Hawk and EBC seem to be some of the better pads. Your environment and driving style could have lead to the quick wear and BWM pads are a bit "soft".

Here are some at MINI Mania..

MINI Coopers by Mini Mania

I have heard that the Green Stuff pads are pretty nice but as you can see you do have a choice and they will be less than OEM. You could also talk to Roland at GTT to see what he might recommend as well.

[jcwparklane55]

cheers, i'l take a look now. Will bmw fit aftermarket pads?

[DaFlake]

Quote: Originally Posted by jcwparklane55 (original)

cheers, i'l take a look now. Will bmw fit aftermarket pads?

Probably not but why would you want to spend that much money on having them do it anyway? Find a local garage that can do this. Also, if you have a full JCW, you have big brakes in the front. Remember this when or if you order pads.

[jcwparklane55]

Quote: Originally Posted by DaFlake (original)

Probably not but why would you want to spend that much money on having them do it anyway? Find a local garage that can do this. Also, if you have a full JCW, you have big brakes in the front. Remember this when or if you order pads.

thanks

I think il puchase the green stuff pads. Will i need new sensors?!!!!

[oldmots]

I recommend Akebono ceramic pads, they don't dust and are long lasting.

[jcwparklane55]

Quote: Originally Posted by oldmots (original)

I recommend Akebono ceramic pads, they don't dust and are long lasting.

where can i go to look at these?

[oldmots]

I buy them at BAP/Geon in the USA. I don't know the UK suppliers.