Brake sensors for 06,E90 xi ?

Kodak · 11-07-2010, 09:34 PM

I would like to know how many brake sensors do I need for a E90/2006 325xi ? Is it 2 or 4 ?
Should I purchase OEM or if not, which brand is recommended?
Thanks in advance.

brocklanders · 11-07-2010, 09:55 PM

are you getting a warning, if not you dont have to replace them, i didnt. otherwise i think its always safe to go oem and where ever you buy them from can tell you how many you need, all the bmw's ive had have two i dont see why an xi would have four.

lazie fo0 · 11-07-2010, 10:45 PM

My xi has two sensors. One in the front and another in the back.

BKV122 · 11-08-2010, 08:53 PM

You only need 2 sensors. Id go for OEM, cant go wrong with that

Kodak · 11-09-2010, 11:19 AM

The only warning I see is when I start the car the car symbol comes up 'Red' and then I check the setting that shows I need about 3k left to change the brake pads. Would this be the warning you mean, or is it something else?
Thanks for the response.

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Originally Posted by brocklanders

are you getting a warning, if not you dont have to replace them, i didnt. otherwise i think its always safe to go oem and where ever you buy them from can tell you how many you need, all the bmw's ive had have two i dont see why an xi would have four.

BKV122 · 11-09-2010, 08:29 PM

Once the BRAKE light lights up and stays red while driving that's when the sensor has been tripped. If still not sure u can pull the sensor and see if it has been tripped by seeing if its warn down

1QuikWS6 · 11-11-2010, 02:15 AM

As stated previously, should only be (2) sensors. (1) DS Front/(1) PS Rear

Chriztofor · 11-11-2010, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by BKV122

You only need 2 sensors. Id go for OEM, cant go wrong with that

+2 I tried aftermarket sensors with my e46 and even though they looked identical it would not fit; purchased OEM and it snapped right in.

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brocklanders Major 106 Rep 1,428 Posts Drives: the uno, mineral white Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: houston iTrader: (3) Garage List 06 325 [0.00]	are you getting a warning, if not you dont have to replace them, i didnt. otherwise i think its always safe to go oem and where ever you buy them from can tell you how many you need, all the bmw's ive had have two i dont see why an xi would have four.
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lazie fo0 Private 15 Rep 52 Posts Drives: 06 JB e90 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Michigan iTrader: (2)	My xi has two sensors. One in the front and another in the back.
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BKV122 Major 47 Rep 1,160 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NY iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 330xi [9.50]	You only need 2 sensors. Id go for OEM, cant go wrong with that __________________ Monaco Blue 330xi - Terra Interior/6-MT/Sport/Premium/Cold/CSL's/M3 Spoiler Lip/Black Kidney's
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BKV122 Major 47 Rep 1,160 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NY iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 330xi [9.50]	Once the BRAKE light lights up and stays red while driving that's when the sensor has been tripped. If still not sure u can pull the sensor and see if it has been tripped by seeing if its warn down __________________ Monaco Blue 330xi - Terra Interior/6-MT/Sport/Premium/Cold/CSL's/M3 Spoiler Lip/Black Kidney's
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