Brake Service

Junebug85 · 06-09-2021, 07:12 AM

Hi All,

Just curious, do you see the brake service on your idrive service menu?

In all my previous cars there was an entry for front brakes and rear brakes separately... for some reason I don't have it showing. The car is a 2018 G30 540ix.

Just checked the Connected app and it doesn't show it either. I've seen some posts on the forum where some people say they have it

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Cars currently at 33k and would be nice to see when the sensor is going to trigger. The car was last serviced and had a warranty check in March 2021. According to BMW, they brakes were fine with plenty of meat left on them but would be nice to see some values even if they are estimates etc.

LogicalApex · 06-09-2021, 07:50 AM

My understanding is that in the G30 it only shows when the sensor actually trips. You aren’t in bald brakes by then but it should be dealt with soon.

I bet it was to save BMW money as this allows them to be sure they are only paying for brakes as needed under ultimate care +.

dscabra · 06-09-2021, 08:30 AM

On my 2012 F30, it had the Brake entry in the service list in iDrive. It popped up a warning one day that the brakes required service. The dealership inspected the brakes and reset the indicator to something like 60k miles and said the software was not accurate. Perhaps this is why they no longer include it in the list since there isn't a real good way to actually monitor pad wear accurately.

Beemerguy530 · 06-09-2021, 09:09 AM

I have a 2018 530d and have the same information i.e. no information of front or rear brake pads service. My understanding is the same as it will only show up on iDrive once the sensor has been tripped when the pads have worn to a certain depth.

Mach550 · 06-09-2021, 09:12 AM

No, and I wish I could get the service history menu like you guys have outside of the US

The Zimmer · 06-09-2021, 05:10 PM

They removed the option on G30

GaSelle · 06-14-2021, 12:22 AM

...but it will show up in the Service History once they´re replaced.

I got the same explanation as dscabra; the older models (F30, F20 etc.) uses a calculated mileage showing the remaining life of the brakes. So it´s not accurate at all.

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Junebug85 Colonel 1614 Rep 2,271 Posts Drives: BMW 540i xDrive - M Sport Plus Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Brake Service - iDrive Hi All, Just curious, do you see the brake service on your idrive service menu? In all my previous cars there was an entry for front brakes and rear brakes separately... for some reason I don't have it showing. The car is a 2018 G30 540ix. Just checked the Connected app and it doesn't show it either. I've seen some posts on the forum where some people say they have it : Cars currently at 33k and would be nice to see when the sensor is going to trigger. The car was last serviced and had a warranty check in March 2021. According to BMW, they brakes were fine with plenty of meat left on them but would be nice to see some values even if they are estimates etc. Attached Images __________________ IG: project540ix G30 540i xDrive / Stage 3 via BM3 / xHP Stage 3 / Pure 800 Cast Turbo / 5" Catted Downpipe / MST Intake / Remus Exhaust / MSS Springs / 19" JR SL01 & Conti SC7 / 20" BBS CI-R & Michelin PS4S / F90 Sway Bars & Braces / Lots of Gloss Black
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LogicalApex Colonel 2020 Rep 2,939 Posts Drives: 2020 BMW 530xe Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Farmington, NY iTrader: (0) Garage List 2020 BMW 530xe [0.00]	My understanding is that in the G30 it only shows when the sensor actually trips. You aren’t in bald brakes by then but it should be dealt with soon. I bet it was to save BMW money as this allows them to be sure they are only paying for brakes as needed under ultimate care +.
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dscabra First Lieutenant 4959 Rep 378 Posts Drives: GMC Denali Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Missouri iTrader: (0) Garage List 1965 Shelby Cobra ( ... [10.00] 2023 GMC Sierra 150 ... [9.00]	On my 2012 F30, it had the Brake entry in the service list in iDrive. It popped up a warning one day that the brakes required service. The dealership inspected the brakes and reset the indicator to something like 60k miles and said the software was not accurate. Perhaps this is why they no longer include it in the list since there isn't a real good way to actually monitor pad wear accurately.
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Beemerguy530 Private 16 Rep 53 Posts Drives: BMW G30 530D Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Brake Service - iDrive I have a 2018 530d and have the same information i.e. no information of front or rear brake pads service. My understanding is the same as it will only show up on iDrive once the sensor has been tripped when the pads have worn to a certain depth.
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Mach550 Captain 471 Rep 888 Posts Drives: 2019 M550i Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Tampa Bay iTrader: (0) Garage List 2019 BMW M550i [8.00]	No, and I wish I could get the service history menu like you guys have outside of the US __________________ M550i Build
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The Zimmer Lieutenant 226 Rep 464 Posts Drives: BMW G31 Touring Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: United Kingdom iTrader: (0)	They removed the option on G30
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06-14-2021, 12:22 AM	#7
GaSelle First Lieutenant 179 Rep 358 Posts Drives: ´23 iX3 M Sport Charged Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: DK iTrader: (0)	...but it will show up in the Service History once they´re replaced. I got the same explanation as dscabra; the older models (F30, F20 etc.) uses a calculated mileage showing the remaining life of the brakes. So it´s not accurate at all. __________________ ´22 iX3 M Sport "Charged" - Cashmere Silver ´22 Mini Cooper SE "Yours Trim" - Island Blue
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