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You never pay for your booking until after all the work has been completed and deal with the garage directly after the initial booking process. You also have the ability to change or cancel your booking for free until the day of your appointment.
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In addition, they generally specialise in one or two makes. This allows them to look after these cars to an even higher standard. These main dealers are the experts who know your vehicle best.
Exclusively through SecretService™, your car gets the quality it deserves, no matter its age, and you pay no more than you would at the independent garages in the area. Not only is the main dealer service the ‘gold standard’ of car maintenance, but SecretService™ also gives you exceptional value for money.
BMW of Warwick states that your 1 Series brakes should last as many as 70,000 miles. The average number of miles for brake pads is around the 50,000 mark. Of course, this varies from car to car - you may need them replaced sooner. It depends on how aggressively and frequently you use your brakes.
Your brake pads work on a friction system; the disc rubs against the pads which caused the pad to be worn away with use. once they reach a thickness of 3mm (brand new brake pads measure in between 10-12mm), you should think about replacing them.
Your BMW 1 Series has both front and back brake pads, but your front brakes actually do most of the work: 70% of your braking power occurs at the front of your car, so your front brake pads and going to wear down quicker than your back ones.
Ideally, you should change your brake pads and discs at the same time. Like the pads, the discs are also worn away by friction, which could make them weak and cracked. Chances are if your pads have been worn down, so have your discs.
It is definitely the safest option to have the brake pads and discs on your BMW 1 Series changed at the same time.