DARCARS BMW of Mt. Kisco

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BMW Brake Replacement

BMW BRAKE REPLACEMENT SERVICE IN MT. KISCO, NY


Brake Replacement

You can tell your vehicle might need a BMW brake replacement by looking out for several signs. First, check out your car's owner's manual, as it will give you a service interval, such as between 30,000 and 70,000 miles, for new BMW brake pads. The window is usually a bit longer for brake rotors. However, your vehicle can also let you know more directly that something's wrong, as the following explains.

SIGNS YOU NEED BMW BRAKE REPLACEMENT

Take your vehicle in for BMW brake service at DARCARS BMW of Mt. Kisco if you notice the following:

  • Noisy, vibrating brakes: This could indicate that your brake pads have run too thin, allowing the discs and calipers to rub against each other directly, resulting in a grinding noise. However, this could also be a sign that you are low on BMW brake fluid.
  • Your vehicle pulls to the side while you are braking: This could indicate that different sides of your brake system are wearing unevenly, leading to your car veering off-track when you're trying to brake straight.
  • Your car takes longer to come to a stop: You can often account for slow responsiveness by pressing your brake pedal sooner. However, you might not have the luxury of this extra time if a light suddenly turns red or you are responding to the abrupt appearance of another vehicle. Prioritizing a BMW brake job is the same thing as prioritizing your family's safety.

HOW TO PRESERVE YOUR BMW BRAKES

After receiving new BMW brake pads or rotors, you will likely want to keep them in good shape for as long as possible. An excellent place to start is by leaving a fair amount of stopping distance between you and other cars so that you can slow into stops rather than braking abruptly. Avoid using your left foot for braking and driving with unnecessarily heavy loads. For example, if you have boxes you've been meaning to take out of your backseat, now might be the time to do so.

Lastly, staying on top of other car maintenance is also crucial. For example, if your car is taking longer to stop than normal, it might not just be the brakes to blame; your tire treads might be thin, too. Getting BMW tire replacement will help you restore traction to your vehicle.

GET BMW AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES IN MT. KISCO, NY

Turn to our experts to keep your BMW running as smoothly as the day you drove it off the dealership lot. In addition to services like brake replacement, we can perform a BMW oil change to keep your engine efficient and boost your fuel economy. Tire rotations, alignment services, transmission repair, and more all fall under our BMW expertise. To schedule an appointment, contact us by phone or online today, and feel an extra boost of confidence behind the wheel.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

HOW OFTEN SHOULD YOU REPLACE YOUR BRAKE ADS ON A BMW?

BMW brake pads can last up to 70,000 miles if your car was driven under normal conditions and otherwise properly maintained. If your commute involves a lot of short stops or if you have been towing, the brake pads might only last 30,000 miles or so. Keeping three seconds of distance between you and the car up ahead can help you maximize your brake pads' life span.

HOW DO I KNOW IF MY BMW BRAKE PADS ARE WORN OUT?

Grinding, growling, or screeching noises often accompany worn-out brake pads. You will also have a harder time coming to an abrupt stop when your brake pads are worn out. A vibrating brake pedal can also speak to brake pad issues. However, the easiest way to know if your brake pads are too thin is to have them examined by one of our experts.

HOW LONG DO BMW BRAKES LAST?

BMW brake pads can last from 30,000-70,000 miles under normal circumstances. Brake rotors can usually go for 50,000-70,000 miles. You can maximize their usefulness by avoiding sharp braking and keeping your car fairly light. Maintaining your tires so that they have sufficient traction on the road can also help ease the work of your brakes. For more specific questions, ask our team.

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"We had to bring our 330 in for brake pads just yesterday and as usual our visit to BMW of Mt. Kisco, NY was EZ and a pleasure. This time we dropped off the car the night before and by 8 am the next morning, I received a call from the service team to confirm the reason for the appointment and ask what time would be best on our end to pick up the car. Now that's service Once again, the entire team at the service counter, the service advisers, and the mechanics exceeded expectations. Plus and as mentioned before, my car was returned clean! Bottom line is that nothing could be better."

— Curt DiPaolo, 5 stars on 10.12.2021


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