I took my 2012 CTS V coupe in for an oil change yesterday. The mileage is just over 29,000. I was advised my disc pads were almost metal to metal. My service representative knew I was going to a driving school this Saturday and told me I ran the risk of damaging the rotors which are a very expensive item. Therefore, I had to have the disc brakes replaced at the dealership.
I was given two options. The high-performance option (which he said had some ceramic in them. I’m going to check the part number to determine the composition. I did not think the OEM disc pads had any ceramic.) had a $100 discount per axle but still the cost was $875. Generic pads would’ve ran $475. Obviously, I went with the high-performance option.
I have never had to replace disc pads at 29,000 miles. I took my 2008 M3 sedan to at least nine driving schools and did not have to replace the discs (and rotors which I think is planned obsolescence) until over 40,000 miles. Didn’t cost me anything under BMW’s maintenance plan.
In any event, I want to learn how to replace disc pads. From reading on the Internet and watching videos I think I can do it. I am halfway through my lease so I suspect I may need to replace the discs again. I want to do it myself.
However, I want to have a plan B in place. I’m looking for someone in the Cincinnati area who would actually tutor me as I do it so that if I run into trouble I have a safety net. Of course, I would pay them for their time.
Much appreciated.
Jim
I was given two options. The high-performance option (which he said had some ceramic in them. I’m going to check the part number to determine the composition. I did not think the OEM disc pads had any ceramic.) had a $100 discount per axle but still the cost was $875. Generic pads would’ve ran $475. Obviously, I went with the high-performance option.
I have never had to replace disc pads at 29,000 miles. I took my 2008 M3 sedan to at least nine driving schools and did not have to replace the discs (and rotors which I think is planned obsolescence) until over 40,000 miles. Didn’t cost me anything under BMW’s maintenance plan.
In any event, I want to learn how to replace disc pads. From reading on the Internet and watching videos I think I can do it. I am halfway through my lease so I suspect I may need to replace the discs again. I want to do it myself.
However, I want to have a plan B in place. I’m looking for someone in the Cincinnati area who would actually tutor me as I do it so that if I run into trouble I have a safety net. Of course, I would pay them for their time.
Much appreciated.
Jim