E46 Brake pads

I have a E46 and after 19.900 km I got the "brake pads" sign turned on !
It is normal to change them for the first time at 20.000 km or I'm driving like a maniac and I should stop ?????:rolleyes:
THX

Hey, I have seen the brake lining light come one as early as 12k. It all depends on the driving habits of the customer and the driving conditions. City/Highway, Driving miss daisy/Driving it like you stole it. Hope this helps.

Bring your car to the dealer and bitch. I did just that, didn't take no for an answer, and they did it as warranty work. Just make the case that the brakes must be defective - and it certainly sounds like they are if you're not a maniac. Anyway, I'm about to have the rear brakes done and I have about 45,000 miles.

Oh crap! Please don't tell me I am going to be in for $500 in brake work soon. I have about 36,000 miles and just spent about $700 in tire replacements about 4,000 miles ago. I was hoping not to have to put more into it before my lease is up in about a year.

Depending on the year of the car, it should have full maintenance till 50k miles. If you pm me and give me your vin, i'll check for you.

Your right, I do have 50,000 maint. Would that cover something like brake pads? Guess I'll need to pull out my service manual and see.

Yes, it does cover everything, except tires. We gotta make money some how these days!!! :)