[DigitalNav]

My car is still under the original 50k mile warranty (at 49K right now) and my brakes make the car shake when I presss them going above 40nph.

I called my service advisor and they said this is covered under warranty and I don't have to pay for new rotors. Is this always the case?

[Stück]

Tension strut bushings are a much more common cause of shaking under brake application than actual brake friction components.

[gicamuci]

Originally Posted by DigitalNav

I called my service advisor and they said this is covered under warranty and I don't have to pay for new rotors. Is this always the case?

This is an option that was paid by the original owner (either you or someone else before you) and is some sort of an upgrade to the "free maintenance" normally included.

I had the same issue on mine and after changing the rotors the vibration was gone.

[Ickdeep]

Originally Posted by gicamuci

This is an option that was paid by the original owner (either you or someone else before you) and is some sort of an upgrade to the "free maintenance" normally included.

I had the same issue on mine and after changing the rotors the vibration was gone.

Correct. There is two types of plans you can get/buy. The first is the normal warranty that fixes stuff if something breaks or is going bad. The second is the maintenance plan. The maintenance plan is when you pay up front for all the services for a time period or miles. And luckily it was still transferable (from what I know, its not anymore).

[DigitalNav]

Going to call my SA again and get some facts. Is it better to go to the dealer if I have to pay or should I get some after-market ones around the same cost that are better or cheaper?

[Ickdeep]

Originally Posted by DigitalNav

Going to call my SA again and get some facts. Is it better to go to the dealer if I have to pay or should I get some after-market ones around the same cost that are better or cheaper?

Its all depends on your skill level. If you are able to do it at home (or somewhere cheaper that you trust) then go that route. Personally brakes and rotors is a good DIY to learn and will save you hundreds, if not thousands.

[AMT92]

Originally Posted by DigitalNav

My car is still under the original 50k mile warranty (at 49K right now) and my brakes make the car shake when I presss them going above 40nph.

I called my service advisor and they said this is covered under warranty and I don't have to pay for new rotors. Is this always the case?

If you're under the ORIGINAL 4YR/50k mile warranty then you are covered 100%. If you are under an EXTENDED warranty plan through the dealer then you would have had to also purchase the extended MAINTENANCE plan through them to have this covered.

[DigitalNav]

Alright so called in the knick of time, 800 miles left till 50k warranty runs out. Getting them replaced free Thursday!

[cipher5]

Good call, get them replaced for free from the dealer. Then after those wear, you can upgrade to an aftermarket set.

[TTG]

Originally Posted by gicamuci

This is an option that was paid by the original owner (either you or someone else before you) and is some sort of an upgrade to the "free maintenance" normally included.

I had the same issue on mine and after changing the rotors the vibration was gone.

Not in the US.

1. If you are the original owner of the car, everything is covered besides pretty much tires and gas 1st 50k or 4 years.

2. If you are NOT the original owner of the car BUT car entered into service before July 2014, above still applies. (As in OPs case) However, I do remember reading recently about rotors not being covered as well.

3. If you bought the car used and if it entered into service after July 2014, you are on your own unless some sort of an additional maintenance plan or warranty was purchased.

BMW canceled their free maintenance plan unless you are the original owner in the US in 2014 which is a bummer.

Someone can correct me if I am wrong.

[DigitalNav]

Just curious, how many miles should the brakes/rotors last with spirited driving?

[Stück]

50k is what I've come to expect out of these late model BMW's on the first set of factory brake consumables.

[AMT92]

Originally Posted by Stück

50k is what I've come to expect out of these late model BMW's on the first set of factory brake consumables.

With spirited driving? I purchased my vehicle after a lease return and the front rotors were shot at 33k miles. Warranty replaced the whole front braking system. Rotors, pads, and calipers.

[BlueTangClan]

Mine shaked when I apply the brakes between 70-80 mph. I had the rotors turned with new pads and its all good now.

[EL Jeffe 5]

Originally Posted by DigitalNav

Alright so called in the knick of time, 800 miles left till 50k warranty runs out. Getting them replaced free Thursday!

Lucky Dawg

[EL Jeffe 5]

Originally Posted by BlueTangClan

Mine shaked when I apply the brakes between 70-80 mph. I had the rotors turned with new pads and its all good now.

Turning is way to go I always do it until they tell me they cant do it no longer on all my cars.

[Stück]

Originally Posted by AMTF10

With spirited driving? I purchased my vehicle after a lease return and the front rotors were shot at 33k miles. Warranty replaced the whole front braking system. Rotors, pads, and calipers.

Replacing calipers is NOT normal, much less at 33k mi. Your car was likely an anomaly and or beat hard.

My 14 535i just ticked over 25k, I still have 7mm of pad in the front, haven'y measured the rotors but they have no visible lip.

[krautmeister]

Originally Posted by TTG

BMW canceled their free maintenance plan unless you are the original owner in the US in 2014 which is a bummer.

Someone can correct me if I am wrong.

Man that was one of the great preowned perks for BMW! I loved it with my first BMW purchase with my E60.

[Jayphil]

I replaced my rears at 45k miles and now my front at 52k miles.

Front OEM are expensive because of the 2 pieces style (aluminum hat).

I went to IND for the rear for 350 $CAD and not the front from 400$CAD including PAD, Rotors, sensors and installation (quality rotors and pads were used...)

Much less vs dealer.