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      04-18-2012, 07:06 AM   #2
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Originally Posted by Xyloft
So the brake counters in the dash are actual wear sensors and not just mileage counters? when I checked my counters at 52,000 it said 16,000 more for the fronts and 20,000 more miles for the rears.


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Originally Posted by DriveHard View Post
CORRECT.. there is an algorythm that is used to calculate the expected minimum thickness..


BTW < 3mm is BMW's minimum specification that would trigger the light and require pad replacement.. they do it at 3mm so that people dont panic and are told that there is still time and make an appt. as opposed to making a rush on the service dept.

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