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#182 of 246 Re: Time to replace Tires... [JingleJill] and...SHIPO [gogonow] by shipo Jun 28, 2008 (4:49 pm)
Replying to: gogonow (Jun 28, 2008 2:51 pm) He replaced the pads and not the rotors? That's the first I've heard of a dealer doing that.   FWIW, rotors for your car aren't all that expensive, however, unless you start feeling a pulsing in the brake pedal I'd leave them alone and run them until they're gone.   Best Regards, Shipo
#183 of 246 Shipo...here is what the dealer said by gogonow Jun 28, 2008 (6:30 pm)
Thanks for your note! All of the work was covered by warranty. Here is what the invoice said..."rear rotors at 20.0 and 20.85MM and rear sensors were touching the rotors. Front breaks at 6MM. Removed and replaced the rear brake pads and sensor."   What the service rep could not tell me....what is the minimum on the rotor before they'll replace it! He did not know and I was late so I had to leave ASAP. Was wondering if they were trying to avoid doing work that is covered by my extended maintenance plan. Can NOT find minimum rotor specs any where!   HMMMMMMMMMMMM!   THANKS! Replies to this message: shipo (Jun 28, 2008 6:38 pm) roadburner (Jun 30, 2008 7:55 pm) gogonow (Jul 01, 2008 6:06 am) roadburner (Jul 02, 2008 8:12 pm) rmoss (Aug 07, 2008 10:44 am)
#184 of 246 Re: Shipo...here is what the dealer said [gogonow] by shipo Jun 28, 2008 (6:38 pm)
Replying to: gogonow (Jun 28, 2008 6:30 pm) I don't have the number off-hand, however, the minimum thickness is stamped on all rotors.   Best regards, Shipo
#185 of 246 Thanks Shipo! by gogonow Jun 28, 2008 (6:50 pm)
Will check it out!   Thanks again for your valuable contribution to this site!   Cheers from AUSTIN!
#186 of 246 Re: Wheel Confusion [mmcvie] by manybmws Jun 29, 2008 (3:07 pm)
Replying to: mmcvie (Jun 23, 2008 7:46 am) Yes the speed limiter is increased to 150 MPH if that means anything to you. I will be pickig up my 335xi Coupe in Gernmay in August and went with the 18s in addition to the Sports Package. I will get another set of 17" rims (prolly style 188s you are referring to with winter RFTs). There has also been some discussion that going with the 18s also gets an oil cooler added but not positive about this since some say they all come with oil coolers now.
#187 of 246 Re: Shipo...here is what the dealer said [gogonow] by roadburner Jun 30, 2008 (7:55 pm)
Replying to: gogonow (Jun 28, 2008 6:30 pm) Was wondering if they were trying to avoid doing work that is covered by my extended maintenance plan. Can NOT find minimum rotor specs any where!   I wouldn't sweat it- especially if you aren't going to track the car. In my experience most 3 and 5 Series BMWs will only need new rotors every other pad change. That's been the case since the first E3s back in the '60s. The M cars and SUVs are another matter. Replies to this message: gogonow (Jul 01, 2008 6:06 am) roadburner (Jul 02, 2008 8:12 pm)
#188 of 246 Re: Shipo...here is what the dealer said [roadburner] by gogonow Jul 01, 2008 (6:06 am)
Replying to: roadburner (Jun 30, 2008 7:55 pm) Good point roadburner! Driving on the winding and hilly roads here is fun but no track time for this car. THANKS! Replies to this message: roadburner (Jul 02, 2008 8:12 pm)
#189 of 246 Re: Shipo...here is what the dealer said [gogonow] by roadburner Jul 02, 2008 (8:12 pm)
Replying to: gogonow (Jul 01, 2008 6:06 am) No problem, just glad to help. Enjoy your 3er!
#190 of 246 Re: Shipo...here is what the dealer said [gogonow] by rmoss Aug 07, 2008 (10:44 am)
Replying to: gogonow (Jun 28, 2008 6:30 pm) I had the same issue yesterday with my rear brakes. Min spec is 18.4 mm, mine were at 19.3 mm. Dealer did not replace them.
#191 of 246 what is the word ont e bridgestone 19" RFTs by len89117 Aug 10, 2008 (6:25 pm)
I bought a 335 coupe with the 19" tires and sport package. I know people have a lot of issues with the 18' wheels, but the 19"s seem to have different ratings from Tire Rack. The only RFT replacement for them are Pirellis (which cost more and are consumer rated lower)). So I am wondering if the 19" Bridgestones wear as quickly as the 18"s and if anyone can recommend better rubber for me down the road?   Thanks Replies to this message: gogonow (Aug 10, 2008 6:45 pm)

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