35i brake supplier uk

[Dan_ccn]

Hi all!
I’ve just purchased a z4 35i sdrive, I’ve enjoyed it for a few weeks and the front brake light came on as I was driving home from the dealer 250 miles north of me. So I need to replace the pads and discs but can’t seem to find a place to order them in the uk, are discs really likely to cost over £150 a corner?
Could someone give me a recommendation on pads and discs and where to get them in the uk?
Thank you!

 

[Argyll Andy]

Hello and welcome, lovely looking Zed, colour of the wheels really suit the car

Picture in the first post too

A couple of questions, what has the dealer said about it requiring work so quickly. I’d argue the car wasn’t roadworthy if it needed brakes within 250 miles.

Also why do you think you need to replace the discs, is there something wrong with them as if you’re only going by the warning light that’s just letting you know the pads are now below a certain limit and need replacement.

 

[enuff_zed]

I'm with Andy,
250 miles from a dealer and the brakes are worn to limits?
I'd be straight on the phone!

Oh, and welcome aboard. Nice looking motor.
Hard to tell from the photo but are those standard front calipers, just painted up, or are they upgraded ones? If so, make sure you're getting the correct pads.

 

[Dan_ccn]

Hello and welcome, lovely looking Zed, colour of the wheels really suit the car

Picture in the first post too

A couple of questions, what has the dealer said about it requiring work so quickly. I’d argue the car wasn’t roadworthy if it needed brakes within 250 miles.

Also why do you think you need to replace the discs, is there something wrong with them as if you’re only going by the warning light that’s just letting you know the pads are now below a certain limit and need replacement.

Thank you!
And unfortunately it isn’t a main dealer so it boiled down to, not their problem, I should have checked before purchasing.

Regardless i believe they need doing because they have a lip on them I’d say about a mm but I have no way of measuring them as of now.

 

[Dan_ccn]

Oh, and welcome aboard. Nice looking motor.
Hard to tell from the photo but are those standard front calipers, just painted up, or are they upgraded ones? If so, make sure you're getting the correct pads

As far as I’m aware they’re factory, certainly look similar to other pictures I’ve seen and nothing else on the car was modified to suggest the previous owner would have upgraded the brakes.

With my previous mx5 I used to just use euro car parts but they don’t seem to stock pads or discs for a 35i

 

[enuff_zed]

Oh, and welcome aboard. Nice looking motor.
Hard to tell from the photo but are those standard front calipers, just painted up, or are they upgraded ones? If so, make sure you're getting the correct pads

As far as I’m aware they’re factory, certainly look similar to other pictures I’ve seen and nothing else on the car was modified to suggest the previous owner would have upgraded the brakes.

With my previous mx5 I used to just use euro car parts but they don’t seem to stock pads or discs for a 35i

Fair enough then, but I'd still be asking the dealer how he could sell a car with pads that low? It would appear they just saw no lights and thought that'll do, without a real visual check?
I think I'm right in saying you'll need a new wear sensor too if it's been triggered?

 

[Dan_ccn]

Fair enough then, but I'd still be asking the dealer how he could sell a car with pads that low? It would appear they just saw no lights and thought that'll do, without a real visual check?
I think I'm right in saying you'll need a new wear sensor too if it's been triggered?

Might be worth trying again tbh.
And yes I’ve got new wear sensors on the way and new pads just concerned about the discs as they have a lip on all four corners, if they need replacing and if so where do people generally order their brake parts from?

 

[enuff_zed]

Fair enough then, but I'd still be asking the dealer how he could sell a car with pads that low? It would appear they just saw no lights and thought that'll do, without a real visual check?
I think I'm right in saying you'll need a new wear sensor too if it's been triggered?

Might be worth trying again tbh.
And yes I’ve got new wear sensors on the way and new pads just concerned about the discs as they have a lip on all four corners, if they need replacing and if so where do people generally order their brake parts from?

I usually use Eurocarparts or Carparts4less as I can get discount through TopCashBack.
But if they don't have any then Autodoc is another good bet, but being in Germany you will have to wait a while for delivery.
Maybe worth popping the wheels off and checking the wear on the pads. The sensors tend to be quite pessimistic, so if you have enough left on them then it would give you time to get discs delivered.
If you have the cash then maybe change the lot in one go for your peace of mind.

Are you aware of the need to 'wind back' the electric handbrake on the rears?
Not had to do it yet myself, but I'm sure a search on here will tell you if it's possible manually, and if so how.
I made sure the code reader I bought could actuate it, but never had to try it out yet.

 

[Argyll Andy]

Hello and welcome, lovely looking Zed, colour of the wheels really suit the car

Picture in the first post too

A couple of questions, what has the dealer said about it requiring work so quickly. I’d argue the car wasn’t roadworthy if it needed brakes within 250 miles.

Also why do you think you need to replace the discs, is there something wrong with them as if you’re only going by the warning light that’s just letting you know the pads are now below a certain limit and need replacement.

Thank you!
And unfortunately it isn’t a main dealer so it boiled down to, not their problem, I should have checked before purchasing.

Regardless i believe they need doing because they have a lip on them I’d say about a mm but I have no way of measuring them as of now.

It depends how much you can be bothered pursuing it but I’d definitely not be taking that as an answer. Main dealer or not THEY should’ve checked it and they even have the luxury of doing it via the OBC on your car. If they didn’t pick that up my thoughts are they haven’t been very thorough on their pre-sale check.

If me I’d be phoning them back saying it’s not acceptable for something as vital as brakes needing work on the way back from their premises after pick up and if you don’t get a suitable resolution you’ll be speaking to their local trading standards.

I’d get someone you trust to advise you on the disc replacement. I can’t give you any recommendations as mine hasn’t needed them but I do know I wouldn’t be changing unless required because like you’ve mentioned I don’t think they are cheap!

 

[Busterboo]

And unfortunately it isn’t a main dealer so it boiled down to, not their problem, I should have checked before purchasing.

So, you didn't have this 301 bhp car inspected before you bought it and you drove it 250 miles home with no front brakes.

Mmm.

 

[Dan_ccn]

Are you aware of the need to 'wind back' the electric handbrake on the rears?
Not had to do it yet myself, but I'm sure a search on here will tell you if it's possible manually, and if so how.
I made sure the code reader I bought could actuat

Ahh autodoc have a few options thanks!
And I’m only gonna do the fronts for now cuz the rears have more life in them, and I did check the fronts and they’re a bit close for my liking and I’m just past when the idrive what’s them replaced but drive it daily so no choice. Tempted to get Zimmerman docs and do them at the same time as they seem decently priced

 

[Dan_ccn]

So, you didn't have this 301 bhp car inspected before you bought it and you drove it 250 miles home with no front brakes.

It would seem I got caught up in buying a new car and no didn’t check the brakes I guess I just took it for granted the brakes would be good and felt fine on the test drive. Not a mistake I will make again! Plus the spirited driving in subsistent days I’m sure didn’t help the wear

 

[Dan_ccn]

I’d get someone you trust to advise you on the disc replacement. I can’t give you any recommendations as mine hasn’t needed them but I do know I wouldn’t be changing unless required because like you’ve mentioned I don’t think they are cheap!

Think I will, trouble will be The garage is 300 miles north. Will cost me more in fuel and tbh at this point I just wanna get them done and not worry about it.

 

[enuff_zed]

And unfortunately it isn’t a main dealer so it boiled down to, not their problem, I should have checked before purchasing.

So, you didn't have this 301 bhp car inspected before you bought it and you drove it 250 miles home with no front brakes.

Mmm.

Another insightful observation that furthers the cause of the OPs enquiry :roll:

 

[Nictrix]

If the sensors activating are anything like most other BMWs/Minis there will be thousands of miles left on the pads

 

[Dan_ccn]

If the sensors activating are anything like most other BMWs/Minis there will be thousands of miles left on the pads

God not sure I could deal with the beeping and warnings for another thousand miles

 

[Dan_ccn]

Thanks for all the quick replies, I’ve decided to just bite the bullet and get new discs aswell, but I think looking at the pads I’ll be more than fine to drive the car until they arrive.
Thanks all

 

[Argyll Andy]

Thanks for all the quick replies, I’ve decided to just bite the bullet and get new discs aswell, but I think looking at the pads I’ll be more than fine to drive the car until they arrive.
Thanks all

You could alway take a punt and photocopy/scan the invoices relating to this issue amd fire them over to the dealer further stating your unhappiness and ask for recompense. Even if they make a goodwill gesture it all helps

 

[Pondy]

Thank you!
And unfortunately it isn’t a main dealer so it boiled down to, not their problem, I should have checked before purchasing.

You still have the same rights regardless of main dealer or any other business seller. The only advantage with buying from a dealer (apart maybe for easy finance) is you have more rights for issues such as this. I would not let that one lie. As said "not fit for purpose". I would be talking to Citizen's advice.

Ahh autodoc have a few options thanks!

If you are buying from Autodoc, bear in mind they ship everything from Germany and you could have to wait up to three weeks for them to arrive. Their prices are very good, though

 

[acm]

If you are buying from Autodoc, bear in mind they ship everything from Germany and you could have to wait up to three weeks for them to arrive. Their prices are very good, though

I haven't yet bought anything from Autodoc, but in this post-Brexit world does anyone know if they now get stung for Import VAT, Customs Duty and Handling Fees for orders over £135 that is shipped from them? Or anyone else in the EU for that matter.

Cheers!
Andy