Brake Service at Overseas Motors BMW

Most brake pads last between 50,000 to 100,000 kilometres, with the range being so large due to the fact that brake pads can be made of different materials, and certain driving conditions will make them wear out faster, such as urban traffic with lots of start-and-stop driving and more mountainous/hilly areas. If you notice any of the warning signs above, bring your BMW in to get your brakes checked quickly.

Because the brake system components all wear out at different rates, there is no set range to go off of for how often to get your brakes checked. A general rule of thumb is that it’s best to get them checked once a year, as this helps find any worn or damaged parts before they become faulty. If you notice any of the warning signs above though, bring your BMW in to get your brake pads checked as soon as you can.

As your brake system is made up of different components, just replacing the brake pads might not fix any braking issues you are encountering. For example, vibrations you notice while braking could be from either worn-down brake pads, or the rotors themselves wearing down and developing grooves. If the rotors themselves are too thin, warped, or scored, putting new brake pads on will not fix the issue, though getting new pads put on while also getting new rotors is a great way to keep both working optimally.