This BMW X1 came in for a service. Our check found the rear brake pads at 20% and the rear discs worn. The front pads, battery and tyres were still good, and we said so. The owner came back for new rear pads, discs and a wear sensor at $680 before GST.
Job completed: September 2026
| Car | BMW X1 |
|---|---|
| Symptom | Routine service; the rear brakes were found due on inspection |
| Fault found | Rear brake pads at 20% and rear discs worn; later, a windscreen washer fluid leak reported by the owner |
| Repair done | Engine oil and filter with Castrol Edge 5W-40; brake fluid change; new rear brake pads, rear discs and wear sensor; washer pump motor and its seal replaced |
| Parts | Original rear brake pads, discs and sensor, as quoted; Castrol Edge 5W-40 engine oil |
| Time taken | Three separate visits; timeline confirmed when you book |
| Cost | Rear brakes $680 before GST: pads $245, sensor $45, discs $390, labour included ($741.20 with GST). The service with brake fluid was $309 before GST ($336.81 with GST). |
| Warranty | No warranty term for this job; every item quoted and approved first |
The owner brought the BMW X1 in for a routine service and asked us to look over the car while it was in.
Brake pads wear slowly. Some drivers only find out when a warning comes on or the brakes start to squeal, and by then the discs may be worn too.
This BMW X1 has a brake pad wear sensor on the rear axle, which warns the driver when the pads run low and is replaced together with the pads.
The job record does not state the engine or mileage of this car, so we leave them out.
During the service our team checked the brakes, battery and tyres and sent the owner a plain report:
We did not push any of the good items. The rear brake parts could not be priced that Saturday because our supplier closes at noon, so the owner took the car home and we sent the price on Monday.
After the brake job, the owner asked about the rear absorbers. Our team confirmed they were worn from normal wear and tear, with no leak or damage.
Pads and discs are wear parts. How fast each axle wears depends on the car and how it is driven, and Singapore's stop-start traffic is hard on brakes.
On this X1 the rear pads were at 20% while the front pads still had about half left. That is why each axle is checked on its own, instead of replacing everything at once.
Visit 1: Service
Visit 2: Rear brakes
Visit 3: Washer leak
From our team's record of this job. Number plates are pixelated.
Rear brakes on this X1, all original parts with labour included:
Total: $680 before GST, or $741.20 with GST.
The service before it came to $309 before GST: $221 for 5.5 litres of Castrol Edge with the oil filter, plus $88 for the brake fluid. The washer pump was priced separately at the third visit.
Ask for a brake check at every service, front and rear separately. A number like 20% gives you time to plan the job, instead of waiting for the dashboard warning.
If you hear grinding, book in straight away. Grinding can mean the pads are down to metal, which can damage the discs with every stop. Brake fluid absorbs moisture over time, which is why it is worth changing on schedule in Singapore's humid weather.
This BMW X1 (rear brake disc and pad replacement with oil service) was handled at 1 Car Service, an independent workshop in Sin Ming AutoCity, Singapore. For BMW, we use dealer-level ISTA diagnostics. We hold a 4.9★ rating from 1,836+ Google reviews.
WhatsApp us your BMW model. We service the car, tell you what is still good and what is due, and quote the due items before you decide.
On this X1, original rear pads, rear discs and a wear sensor with labour came to $680 before GST ($741.20 with GST). We check your car first, because the price depends on what is actually worn.
It is worth it when the workshop tells you what is good as well as what is due. On this X1 we told the owner the front pads, battery and tyres were fine, and advised replacing only the rear brakes.
Not always. On this X1 the rear discs were worn, so they were replaced with the pads. If your discs are still in good shape, pads alone may be enough. We tell you which it is.
Yes. We use ISTA, the dealer-level diagnostic system for BMW and Mini.
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