Brake pad warning: at 3800 miles...?

Odin · 11-10-2007, 01:44 AM

Started the car to head to class today and I was greeted by a warning on the iDrive screen telling me I need to replace my brake pads. First tire pressure, then my right rear brake light, now my brake pads, all in less than two weeks?

I've done my fair share of spirited driving, but I don't track this car and I don't drive like a maniac every day. Is this in any way possible that through mostly average driving I need to replace my pads every 4000 miles? All of these sensor warnings in the same time frame cannot be a coincidence (and therefore, real) can they? 4000 miles??? I'm starting to regret this car...

keysopendoors · 11-10-2007, 04:37 AM

you have faulty sensors or they need to be reprogrammed, i just got my car back from service for the same thing last week (only I had 10k miles). Shouldnt take more than a day to complete.

tire pressure fix is easy, just put air in the tires, and brake lights are just a blub swap away. at least bmw tells you how to chane bulbs rather than saying "take your car to the dealer immediately' like my previous audi.

gonzo · 11-10-2007, 07:31 AM

My car has 13.5k on it. It has been in twice for this warning. They spent a day loading a new program. Six days later the light is back on. Screw it, I am not taking it back for a while.

HyperM3 · 11-11-2007, 11:22 PM

Ugh, really, another one? Its like a whole new crop of people with this issue who cant seem to read the post on the same thing halfway down the page.

skim7x · 11-11-2007, 11:52 PM

First, I had the rear lamp error come up. I took it to the dealership, and they just swapped out one of my bulbs.

Then, I had the low-tire-pressure warning, but my tires actually WERE low, so I pumped them back up.

Then last Friday, I got the "brake" warning light. I took the car in, and my car's computer recorded that I had 400,000 miles on my front and rear brakes!! clearly, it was a computer malfunction, and the BMW dealership just reset the log. They said that they had the exact same problem with other models as well. As a matter of fact, while I was there, the service manager showed me a 6-series that was in service at that same time, and the 6-series computer said there were 1,000,000 miles on the car... rofl.

Per the service advisor, computer updates are pending.

Odin · 11-14-2007, 04:35 AM

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Originally Posted by HyperM3

Ugh, really, another one? Its like a whole new crop of people with this issue who cant seem to read the post on the same thing halfway down the page.

Cry bitch moan. If everyone scoured the forums to find an issue similar to their own instead of asking, there would be no new posts. Maybe we should put a stop to all the people posting pics of their stock cars as well. Damn them.

HyperM3 · 11-14-2007, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Odin

Maybe we should put a stop to all the people posting pics of their stock cars as well. Damn them.

Awesome idea! However, youd rather not see the point apparently. Theres the same post about the subject about three per page. If someone just took the time to just LOOK instead of posting we wont have all these people asking if its happened before.

Odin · 11-14-2007, 03:03 PM

Have you suffered any great injury because of my horrific actions?

HyperM3 · 11-14-2007, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Odin

Have you suffered any great injury because of my horrific actions?

Nope, but you learned right? We all get called out now and then. Dont take such offense to it. Accept and move on.

Odin · 11-17-2007, 05:59 PM

lol... Do I need a hall pass next time?

If you don't feel like playing nice in a thread, don't click it. Accept and move on, if you will.

HyperM3 · 11-17-2007, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Odin

lol... Do I need a hall pass next time?

If you don't feel like playing nice in a thread, don't click it. Accept and move on, if you will.

Dude, this is so 3 days ago. Get over it.

Odin · 11-18-2007, 04:00 PM

You should take your own advice and stop posting in it

billspreston · 11-26-2007, 01:19 AM

I hate to bump this thread after you two ladies had such fun, but I wanted to report that my brake pad warning sensor also just went off at 4100 miles.

I'm a bit pissed I now need to remove my piggyback and have my car serviced for faulty electronics (over-engineering?), but that's the price you pay haha. Maybe I'll have them do an oil change while they are at because the 13k mile service that my car is recommending is a joke.

Neema · 11-26-2007, 01:28 AM

i've had a PUMA case made out of my "rear brake light" warning and had to go in once to get the bulb changed, then again to get the entire housing changed.....im still not sure if its fixed. Im due for a full software update becuase of all my false warnings, INCLUDING the false brake pad warning

billspreston · 11-26-2007, 01:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Boost_Nation

i've had a PUMA case made out of my "rear brake light" warning and had to go in once to get the bulb changed, then again to get the entire housing changed.....im still not sure if its fixed. Im due for a full software update becuase of all my false warnings, INCLUDING the false brake pad warning

You have some shitty luck with that car of yours. Got some good karma coming your way atleast haha

11-10-2007, 01:44 AM	#1
Odin Private First Class 7 Rep 101 Posts Drives: On order: BMW E92 335i Join Date: May 2007 Location: Santa Cruz, CA iTrader: (0)	Brake pad warning: at 3800 miles...? Started the car to head to class today and I was greeted by a warning on the iDrive screen telling me I need to replace my brake pads. First tire pressure, then my right rear brake light, now my brake pads, all in less than two weeks? I've done my fair share of spirited driving, but I don't track this car and I don't drive like a maniac every day. Is this in any way possible that through mostly average driving I need to replace my pads every 4000 miles? All of these sensor warnings in the same time frame cannot be a coincidence (and therefore, real) can they? 4000 miles??? I'm starting to regret this car... __________________ AW E92 6MT 335i
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11-10-2007, 04:37 AM	#2
keysopendoors Captain 41 Rep 671 Posts Drives: E91 M Sport Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Lex KY iTrader: (2)	you have faulty sensors or they need to be reprogrammed, i just got my car back from service for the same thing last week (only I had 10k miles). Shouldnt take more than a day to complete. tire pressure fix is easy, just put air in the tires, and brake lights are just a blub swap away. at least bmw tells you how to chane bulbs rather than saying "take your car to the dealer immediately' like my previous audi. __________________ 2011 328iT M-Sport - 6MT
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11-10-2007, 07:31 AM	#3
gonzo Lieutenant General 10328 Rep 14,450 Posts Drives: as many as possible Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: TeXXXas iTrader: (0)	My car has 13.5k on it. It has been in twice for this warning. They spent a day loading a new program. Six days later the light is back on. Screw it, I am not taking it back for a while. __________________ Crazy Diamond
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skim7x Colonel 213 Rep 2,558 Posts Drives: 335i, C63 AMG Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: USA iTrader: (4) Garage List 2007 335i [10.00]	Same exact thing... First, I had the rear lamp error come up. I took it to the dealership, and they just swapped out one of my bulbs. Then, I had the low-tire-pressure warning, but my tires actually WERE low, so I pumped them back up. Then last Friday, I got the "brake" warning light. I took the car in, and my car's computer recorded that I had 400,000 miles on my front and rear brakes!! clearly, it was a computer malfunction, and the BMW dealership just reset the log. They said that they had the exact same problem with other models as well. As a matter of fact, while I was there, the service manager showed me a 6-series that was in service at that same time, and the 6-series computer said there were 1,000,000 miles on the car... rofl. Per the service advisor, computer updates are pending. __________________ '07 Space Gray 335i coupe - R.I.P. COBB ProTuned \| AMS \| CP-e \| BMS \| Quaife
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Odin Private First Class 7 Rep 101 Posts Drives: On order: BMW E92 335i Join Date: May 2007 Location: Santa Cruz, CA iTrader: (0)	Have you suffered any great injury because of my horrific actions? __________________ AW E92 6MT 335i
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Odin Private First Class 7 Rep 101 Posts Drives: On order: BMW E92 335i Join Date: May 2007 Location: Santa Cruz, CA iTrader: (0)	lol... Do I need a hall pass next time? If you don't feel like playing nice in a thread, don't click it. Accept and move on, if you will. __________________ AW E92 6MT 335i
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11-26-2007, 01:19 AM	#13
billspreston Colonel 346 Rep 2,252 Posts Drives: G87 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: CA iTrader: (13)	I hate to bump this thread after you two ladies had such fun, but I wanted to report that my brake pad warning sensor also just went off at 4100 miles. I'm a bit pissed I now need to remove my piggyback and have my car serviced for faulty electronics (over-engineering?), but that's the price you pay haha. Maybe I'll have them do an oil change while they are at because the 13k mile service that my car is recommending is a joke.
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Neema Major General 825 Rep 7,246 Posts Drives: a few BMWs Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: SoCal iTrader: (12)	i've had a PUMA case made out of my "rear brake light" warning and had to go in once to get the bulb changed, then again to get the entire housing changed.....im still not sure if its fixed. Im due for a full software update becuase of all my false warnings, INCLUDING the false brake pad warning __________________ LTMW Widebody+1M front bumper+Slek CF Lip\|M3 Hood\|StopTech BBK\|M-Sport Rear Bumper+DD CF Diffuser\|Custom Recaro Seats\|KW V2\|BavX LS3\|M3 Side Skirts+Custom CF Lip\|BBS CHR 19x10.5+BBS Lugs\|LCI Taillights\|RD Sport Anti-Sway Bars\|GIAC S2\|ER Intercooler+CF Shroud+Charge Pipe\|Tial BOV\|Injen Intake\|MS downpipes\|Custom Exhaust\|BMS Oil Catch Can\|M3 DCT wheel+TiD CF Paddles\|BMW CF Trunk Spoiler\|Aluminum Pedals
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