brake light

Lebo932 · 02-05-2010, 08:10 AM

i got my 328i about a month ago. It has approx 49k miles on it and a check light just came on the other day. In the manual it tells me that it means check brakes. The car stops on a dime and the brakes feel fine, very nice. Is this a common thing or do i really need brakes?

VTECaddict · 02-05-2010, 09:53 AM

Is it still in warranty? If it is, take it in ASAP if you're still in warranty (before you go over 50k). At worst, they check and the pads still have a lot of life left and they don't do anything. At best, you get new brake pads and rotors (which are expensive). You don't have much to lose and a lot to gain...

200Duece · 02-05-2010, 10:41 AM

the light is just telling you that your brakes pads might be worn. it will have nothing to do with your normal driving performance.

Like stated above, take it in quick and have everything replaced under warranty

Kylekuu · 02-05-2010, 10:45 AM

yea bring it in for replacement, might as well get it before warranty ends. Actually perfect timing for you, imo

Lebo932 · 02-05-2010, 01:13 PM

awesome thats what i wanted to hear, i wasnt sure if brake parts were covered under warranty, but yeah thats great, thanks guys

02-05-2010, 08:10 AM	#1
Lebo932 Private 4 Rep 90 Posts Drives: 07 328i Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Gettysburg, Pa iTrader: (0) Garage List 07 328i [0.00]	brake light i got my 328i about a month ago. It has approx 49k miles on it and a check light just came on the other day. In the manual it tells me that it means check brakes. The car stops on a dime and the brakes feel fine, very nice. Is this a common thing or do i really need brakes?
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02-05-2010, 09:53 AM	#2
VTECaddict Where'd my VTEC go? 481 Rep 6,067 Posts Drives: 06 330i 6MT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (4)	Is it still in warranty? If it is, take it in ASAP if you're still in warranty (before you go over 50k). At worst, they check and the pads still have a lot of life left and they don't do anything. At best, you get new brake pads and rotors (which are expensive). You don't have much to lose and a lot to gain... __________________ AW/Terra \| ZSP \| ZPP \| ZCW \| iDrive \| CA Mods: BC BR coilovers \| Blacklines \| M-tech rear \| dual exhaust \| M3 steering wheel \| BMW SSK \| ZHP shift knob \| High-kick CF spoiler \| NBT Retrofit M3 front control arms \| M3 rear guide rods \| Manzo rear toe and camber links \| Monroe rear shock mounts \| Varrstoen ES1 19x9.5+20 Front, 19x11+25 rear
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02-05-2010, 10:41 AM	#3
200Duece Colonel 45 Rep 2,575 Posts Drives: '73 2002,'18 X5 35d,'17 328d T Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: A Whale's Vagina, Ca iTrader: (5)	the light is just telling you that your brakes pads might be worn. it will have nothing to do with your normal driving performance. Like stated above, take it in quick and have everything replaced under warranty __________________ 1988 E28 535is Euro Conversion --- sold 2009 E90 335 6MT --- sold 2003 E39 540iT Msport --- sold
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02-05-2010, 10:45 AM	#4
Kylekuu Captain 30 Rep 679 Posts Drives: 08 328xi, 84 318i Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Kenosha, WI iTrader: (0)	yea bring it in for replacement, might as well get it before warranty ends. Actually perfect timing for you, imo
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02-05-2010, 01:13 PM	#5
Lebo932 Private 4 Rep 90 Posts Drives: 07 328i Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Gettysburg, Pa iTrader: (0) Garage List 07 328i [0.00]	thanks awesome thats what i wanted to hear, i wasnt sure if brake parts were covered under warranty, but yeah thats great, thanks guys
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