In the fall of 2022, I attempted to service my brakes (clean and grease). I was able to do the rear brakes, but didn't do the front. It appears that my early 2020 AWD MY has performance brakes up front (although grey), and these require an E18 socket that I didn't have.
Anyway, it seemed like my range increased just doing the rear brakes.
A couple of weeks ago, I serviced my brakes (front and rear this time) and watched my energy consumption more carefully. For several commutes now, I see a ~10% energy reduction. With the pads more free to move, they seem to drag the rotors a bit less.
Bottom line, there appears to be a range benefit from doing the recommended brake maintenance.
For those interested, here is a pic of my grey Brembo performance-looking caliper. No pins to pop out; the caliper must be removed to pull the pads. The youtube videos for the performance models showed me how to service these.
Anyway, it seemed like my range increased just doing the rear brakes.
A couple of weeks ago, I serviced my brakes (front and rear this time) and watched my energy consumption more carefully. For several commutes now, I see a ~10% energy reduction. With the pads more free to move, they seem to drag the rotors a bit less.
Bottom line, there appears to be a range benefit from doing the recommended brake maintenance.
For those interested, here is a pic of my grey Brembo performance-looking caliper. No pins to pop out; the caliper must be removed to pull the pads. The youtube videos for the performance models showed me how to service these.
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