Issues with brake pad wear sensors

Boulder Bill · 05-25-2018, 08:22 AM

I just replaced my rear pads/rotors at just over 60,000 miles.

Sensor never notified me of wear. But it ended up being full on metal on metal. Worst noise I have ever heard from brakes, especially by the time I got it in. Mechanic indicated that if I had gone much longer, I might have damaged the calipers or other components.

I had the sensor replaced as well, but has anyone else had issues with this type of malfunction. Mostly just curious.

Also, rear pads and rotors came in at $750, which didn't seem too bad. Seem reasonable to you? (For purposes of assessing future work at this mechanic now that I am out of warranty).

Thanks!

Bill

Ickdeep · 05-25-2018, 03:30 PM

That's pretty weird. I got notices when my rear brake pads were going down.

As for $750, its about how much the dealer charged me (luckily I was still under the previous owner's maintenance planned so I didn't have to pay anything but I have the invoice). I'd highly recommend learning how to do this youself to save money. I did the front brakes and rotors like 2-3 months and it was "easy". Besides taking the wheel off, it was like 3 bolts to replace. I got all OEM spec parts so saved a good amount of money there too.

Best of luck

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Boulder Bill First Lieutenant 61 Rep 371 Posts Drives: 2018 Porsche Cayman GTS Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Colorado iTrader: (0)	Issues with brake pad wear sensors I just replaced my rear pads/rotors at just over 60,000 miles. Sensor never notified me of wear. But it ended up being full on metal on metal. Worst noise I have ever heard from brakes, especially by the time I got it in. Mechanic indicated that if I had gone much longer, I might have damaged the calipers or other components. I had the sensor replaced as well, but has anyone else had issues with this type of malfunction. Mostly just curious. Also, rear pads and rotors came in at $750, which didn't seem too bad. Seem reasonable to you? (For purposes of assessing future work at this mechanic now that I am out of warranty). Thanks! Bill __________________ 2013 F10 550i \| 6 Speed Manual \| M Sport Package \| Carbon Black \| Oyster & Black Nappa \| Dynamic Handling w/Dynamic Damper Control \| Executive Package (Comfort Access - Soft Close - HUD) \| B&O Sound \| Luxury Seating & Heated Seats (retired: 2002 E39 540i \| 6 Speed Manual)
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Ickdeep Brigadier General 5719 Rep 4,209 Posts Drives: '13 F10 M5 \| '15 F15 X5 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (3) Garage List 2015 BMW X5 [10.00] 2013 BMW M5 [SOLD] [10.00] 2013 BMW 535i [SOLD] [10.00]	That's pretty weird. I got notices when my rear brake pads were going down. As for $750, its about how much the dealer charged me (luckily I was still under the previous owner's maintenance planned so I didn't have to pay anything but I have the invoice). I'd highly recommend learning how to do this youself to save money. I did the front brakes and rotors like 2-3 months and it was "easy". Besides taking the wheel off, it was like 3 bolts to replace. I got all OEM spec parts so saved a good amount of money there too. Best of luck __________________ Stage 2 Tune BPM \| Fabworx DP \| SSP Performance Clutch \| Muffler & Resonator Delete Dinan Adjustable Springs \| Powder Coated 343 Wheels \| F&R Spacers \| RW Carbon Front Lip & Diffuser Sold!
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