Subject: Seeing that you already bought the pads, how much pad remains Author: kw740il : member since December, 2005 : 706 posts Posted on: 2007-01-25 01:49:06

on the existing ones. If they are less than 30% remaining, I would just change them and enjoy the cleaner wheels. This in such a basic job that if you took it to a non-BMW specialist that charges a reasonable rate it would be a safe bet. I did my sunroof seal and it was easy job, too. Hardest part was getting the adhesive residue off the car. I like to change brake fluid every 2 years. Check the timing belt (serpentine belt) for cracks. Coolant flush due? If spark plugs are original, I like to pull them, not really because it needs them (it might), but to "excercise" the aluminum threads in the head. Steel and aluminum can corrode a bit, so changing the plugs and coating threads with anti-seize is a good thing overall. Fuel and air filter need changing? I will not change my radiator until it leaks or hand grenades. Most guys say they do not suddenly fail, so keep an eye on it. I look under the hood on a regular basis on all my cars anyway. I plan on changing tranny fluid and filter every 50K. Overall, a little PM goes a long way AND the car 'knows' you care and rewards you for it. Thanks for the snow photos. ALSO- The nav cd changer still runs like a top! Thanks again, Steve.

Keith in AZ.
2000 740il 118,200 Miles
Oxford/Tan Staggered M-Parallel 18s


1989 735il 254,450
Cirrus/Parchment

1991 535ia 203,000
Alpine/Parchment

• Getting my 60k service on Monday. What else to do while it's at my indy? - Steve R 2007-01-25 00:24:12 (248 views)
  • Here's a list of what the factory recommends for Inspection II (url) - DavidC 2007-01-25 02:08:44 (3838 views)
    • That's alot of stuff. I wonder if they even do all that? Thx. (nt) - Steve R 2007-01-26 22:45:01 (148 views)
    • Thanks for the list. Everything is perfect on my car at 66k, but I have very - sweetchariot 2007-01-25 05:06:52 (114 views)
  • Seeing that you already bought the pads, how much pad remains - kw740il 2007-01-25 01:49:06 (128 views)
    • Thx for this info. I'm printing it up and giving it to my mechanic next week. (nt) - Steve R 2007-01-26 22:42:28 (77 views)