Buying parts for brake job, have a couple of basic questions

Used2335 · 10-11-2011, 08:10 PM

I am buying some pads, and the wear sensors for a brake job. I bought a set of these pads:

http://www.monroebrakes.com/products/prod_dynamics.asp

My first question is, they look like they have some sort of sensor built in; do I still need the BMW wear sensors? I actually already purchased 4, which I think I only need 2; which one is it if I need them at all?

Last question is, do you guys usually do the rotors as well? Any opinions on the brakes I bought would be helpful as well. Thanks!

mike3000fl · 10-11-2011, 08:36 PM

no idea about monroe brakes, i use the bmw oem pads.

that pic in your link is probably just a generic one, yours may not have that same connector. the connector in the pic doesnt look right neither does the pad.

there are 4 pads up front, 2 on left rotor, 2 on right. front left has sensor.

4 pads rear, 2 left, 2 right, right rear has sensor.

maybe someone who has bought this brand will chime in.

most do rotors also. rotors have a minimum thickness stamped on the edge, measure them with a caliper. autozone has that stuff free for loan. if you don't own one most brakes shops will do a free inspection, have them measure.

this part from monroe looks right, shows 4 pads for front. it doesn't have the sensor but the pad should have a place to clip it in, if you click the pic you can see the notch cut out for it.
http://catalog.monroebrakes.com/cata...dStatus=ACTIVE

HP Autosport · 10-12-2011, 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Samcrac

I am buying some pads, and the wear sensors for a brake job. I bought a set of these pads:

http://www.monroebrakes.com/products/prod_dynamics.asp

My first question is, they look like they have some sort of sensor built in; do I still need the BMW wear sensors? I actually already purchased 4, which I think I only need 2; which one is it if I need them at all?

Last question is, do you guys usually do the rotors as well? Any opinions on the brakes I bought would be helpful as well. Thanks!

That photo is an Audi or VW front bake pad set. BMW pads don't have the sensors built in and must be purchased separately.

There is only two sensors on the car - Left front and right rear.

Rotors are recommended at the same time of brake pad replacement by BMW. Although there may enough material on the rotors, you don't have a fresh surface to bed in with new pads and may cause other issues such as noisy brakes and judder.

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Used2335 Private First Class 12 Rep 117 Posts Drives: Too Slow Join Date: May 2011 Location: FL iTrader: (2)	Buying parts for brake job, have a couple of basic questions I am buying some pads, and the wear sensors for a brake job. I bought a set of these pads: http://www.monroebrakes.com/products/prod_dynamics.asp My first question is, they look like they have some sort of sensor built in; do I still need the BMW wear sensors? I actually already purchased 4, which I think I only need 2; which one is it if I need them at all? Last question is, do you guys usually do the rotors as well? Any opinions on the brakes I bought would be helpful as well. Thanks!
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mike3000fl Banned 138 Rep 2,731 Posts Drives: 06 330i Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Tampa iTrader: (0)	no idea about monroe brakes, i use the bmw oem pads. that pic in your link is probably just a generic one, yours may not have that same connector. the connector in the pic doesnt look right neither does the pad. there are 4 pads up front, 2 on left rotor, 2 on right. front left has sensor. 4 pads rear, 2 left, 2 right, right rear has sensor. maybe someone who has bought this brand will chime in. most do rotors also. rotors have a minimum thickness stamped on the edge, measure them with a caliper. autozone has that stuff free for loan. if you don't own one most brakes shops will do a free inspection, have them measure. this part from monroe looks right, shows 4 pads for front. it doesn't have the sensor but the pad should have a place to clip it in, if you click the pic you can see the notch cut out for it. http://catalog.monroebrakes.com/cata...dStatus=ACTIVE
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