Brake Maintence

BLM3 · 06-08-2014, 12:34 PM

I have a 2008 M3 with 30,000 miles. Recently the service light came on for scheduled brake service. Do I really need to to this service with my mileage? If not how can I reset the computer?

tinman831 · 06-08-2014, 12:40 PM

Check and see what the pads and rotors look like. Your service interval for the brakes depend more on your driving style than mileage.

dparm · 06-08-2014, 01:21 PM

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I have a 2008 M3 with 30,000 miles. Recently the service light came on for scheduled brake service. Do I really need to to this service with my mileage? If not how can I reset the computer?

Is it the brake fluid service, or the brake pads themselves? There are wear sensors for the pads.

It's pretty easy to visually inspect the pads/rotors.

BLM3 · 06-09-2014, 07:12 AM

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Brake Fluid service is overdue, pads are fine.

dparm · 06-09-2014, 10:04 AM

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Brake Fluid service is overdue, pads are fine.

Brake fluid must be changed every 2 years regardless of mileage. Definitely have it changed.

BLM3 · 06-09-2014, 02:55 PM

Just scheduled my service, does $100 sound right for a brake fluid change?

s85e90 · 06-09-2014, 03:48 PM

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Just scheduled my service, does $100 sound right for a brake fluid change?

W/ fluid, seems fair.

Stronie · 06-09-2014, 03:53 PM

Mine's due as well, 38000 miles.

dparm · 06-09-2014, 06:55 PM

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Just scheduled my service, does $100 sound right for a brake fluid change?

Yes. It's basically one hour of labor.

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