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      10-02-2016, 11:47 PM   #1
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Rear Brake Pads in 30 Miles

Car calling for rear brake pads needed in 30 miles.

Any way these photos do or don't show same?

If so, any recommended pads and/or retailers?

Thanks and happy motoring! :thumbup:
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One further question: Is there any way to tell from the photos how much rotor life I have left?

This will be the first time I’m doing brake work out of pocket, and from what I recall, the brakes had been replaced once all around when the car was under the factory maintenance plan.

If not mistaken, I also recall that when brakes are done under the factory maintenance plan, rotors are always replaced along with the pads, whereas the traditional rule of thumb is for rotors need to be replaced every other brake job. Therefore, I should be okay replacing them upon the next brake job?

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The rotors look horrible, a lot of corrosion.
They may be able to be turned but you will have to mic the thickness of the rotor and compare with the specs stamped on the rotor.
I would say you have more than 30 miles but it's hard to tell from the pic. May also be the other side that's registering the pad life indicator.
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The rotors look horrible, a lot of corrosion.
They may be able to be turned but you will have to mic the thickness of the rotor and compare with the specs stamped on the rotor.
I would say you have more than 30 miles but it's hard to tell from the pic. May also be the other side that's registering the pad life indicator.
True; thank you.

And yes, as an update:

Rear rotors state 22.4 mm for minimum thickness.

Now need to measure...
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If you are going to replace or upgrade I would go with E60 M5 discs and get upgraded F01/02 pads. The e60 M5 discs are the same size as the F01/02. Or you could find a set of used/new F10 M5 6 pot Brembo calipers and discs. The discs are bigger 400mm vs 374mm (F01/02). You will need the caliper support bracket and backing plates as well. I'm looking at doing this swap as soon as I can find a setup for a good price.

From what I hear the EBC Yellowstuff are supposed to be excellent for street!
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To follow up:

I purchased rear brake pads and a sensor from a dealer and had an indy replace same, but still seeing the red brake warning message.

Went back into the shop and was told that I need to drive for 10 miles or so before it resets.

Thought the sensor was plug and play such that once replaced, it doesn’t trigger the warning. Can someone please clarify.

Shop said if the message doesn’t clear, I’d need to bring it back so the system can be reset. Annoyed I may need to return, but want to return with the correct info, so please advise.

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Just figured out the system will not reset itself and that you need to 'turn the key' to AUX, hold down the ODO button until CBS service items show and reset each needing reset by holding down the ODO button for each item needing reset. Thanks!
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Are these front rotors done?

How about the pads?

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