05-30-2020, 05:46 AM | #1 |
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Brake Pads Replacement
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My 2016 X1 has about 110000 KMs and showing a warning for front brake pad replacement. I took it to my local mechanic and he said there is still quite a bit life left on the them. But my car says keeps on showing the warning. Not sure who should I go with. Anyone has similar experience? Your input is greatly appreciated. Thanks |
05-30-2020, 08:59 AM | #2 |
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You may have three choices,
1 Ignore the warning but frequently check pads 2 Disconnect the wire On the pads and hope the warning goes but frequently check pads. 3 Renew brake pads.
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Thanks for your reply. Now the warning light turned red and it's annoying as it's status for the whole drive. I don't notice any difference in braking at all, not even a small sound. But I am thinking to replace them soon.
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05-31-2020, 10:01 PM | #4 |
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So unless it's for brake SERVICE which means it's simply time to look at it and/or reset the reminder. If it is literally for low brakes, there's a sensor inside the pads that once it hits metal/the sensor it goes nuts. In that case maybe the mechanic was lazy and just looked at the outside of the visible pad, and the inside is worn down to the metal. I'd get a second opinion on that.... Brakes are a relatively cheap option to change, especially pads. Unless you're totally certain that's the issue I would just go ahead and change them along with getting a new sensor that should be pretty cheap.
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It's very easy to replace the pads and sensors if you have access to tools. Everything is on Youtube these days.
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An easy way to do it yourself is to use unbraco keys. They can be slid between the brake disc and the pad metal part. The thickest you can slide in between is about the thickness of the remaining brake pad. When the pad gets too thin there is a risk of disintegration for the remaining pad during heavy breaking so I wouldn’t go much below 2 mm.
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