Service Inclusive about to expire. Brake replacement?

[shopper150]

I have a 640d with Service Inclusive Plus that will expire due to mileage in 5000 miles.

The vehicle status screen says the front brakes need replacing in 7000 miles and the rear in 9000 miles.

Is there anyway that I can speed up the wear on these so that they are replaced whilst the service inclusive is still valid (without getting 'caught')?

Is it possible to remove them and rub them down or something?

[anonymous-user]

Other than using them harder and more it's hard to think of a way.

Using cruise as much as possible might help with the rears.

[Sohlman]

About 10 laps on a track day and you won't have any pads left. Look at the next day at Bedford. Lots of room and pay for insurance for the day just in case.

[AB]

I think removing them and rubbing them down is a bit OTT - likewise is there a clause in the lease about track days?

I think you need to stamp on them a bit more.

[Sohlman]

About 10 laps on a track day and you won't have any pads left. Look at the next day at Bedford. Lots of room and pay for insurance for the day just in case.

[shopper150]

Track days are not really my thing!!

Would a few emergency stops make a significant difference? My tyres need replacing anyway!

Edited by shopper150 on Sunday 1st May 10:54

[shopper150]

Track days are not really my thing!!

Would a few emergency stops make a significant difference? My tyres need replacing anyway!

Edited by shopper150 on Sunday 1st May 11:36

[Fox-]

They probably don't need replacing in 7000 and 9000 miles - it's just the preset counter counting down. It'll stop at about 2200 miles and stay there for ages until the sensor triggers and it starts counting down again.

My rear pads stayed at 2200 for about 5000 miles.

Have a look at the actual pad depth and work out from there what your wear is like.

[thegreatdogwood]

Fox- said:

They probably don't need replacing in 7000 and 9000 miles - it's just the preset counter counting down. It'll stop at about 2200 miles and stay there for ages until the sensor triggers and it starts counting down again.

My rear pads stayed at 2200 for about 5000 miles.

Have a look at the actual pad depth and work out from there what your wear is like.

Correct. Because I generally do motorway driving, I often find the pads are less than 50% worn when it is showing 2200 miles and I ask the dealer to check. They must be virtually unworn for a dealer to say they don't need changing!