Help needed on Brake Pads

taj · 09-20-2010, 08:04 AM

Hi Everyone

It's time to change my rear brake pads. The stealers have quoted me 282 all in. 149.93 for parts and 132 for labour.

Europarts have quoted 39.89 for a set of rear Pagid pads.

Has anyone had any experience with these, are these better than the OE Pads which BMW use, I know they are ATE pads.

Can I mix OE Discs with Pajid Pads

Thanks Guys

Taj

willhollin · 09-20-2010, 08:11 AM

Stick with OEM pads, try Birds, based in Iver for the work.

http://www.birdsauto.com/

taj · 09-20-2010, 08:53 AM

Cheers I totally forgot about them I live quite close to there anyway. There OE brakes were cheaper than Europarts, 205 all in which saves me 80 quid over the stealers.

Thanks

Taj

willhollin · 09-20-2010, 09:02 AM

Tell Pinder i'll pick my commission up at the end of the month.

E92Fan · 09-20-2010, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by willhollin

Tell Pinder i'll pick my commission up at the end of the month.

Get in line

djnas123 · 09-23-2010, 04:02 AM

Can I ask a question on the subject of rear brake pads?

Car went to the dealers on Tuesday for the clutch judder issue, and when they called later about the fact it needs to go in later for a software update, they said my rear pads need changing as there is 4mm left on them. They quoted £251 (have found an indy to do it for £140 near by so that's not the problem)

I'm confused as my i-drive says it has around 13000 miles to go on them, and on the basis of when I got the car it said 15000 miles to go and I have since done 20000 miles I think they are not wearing all that quick anyway. Are they pulling a fast one and trying to get more cash out of me?

m1bjr · 09-23-2010, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by djnas123

Are they pulling a fast one and trying to get more cash out of me?

Yes

THE biggest revenue generator in a car dealership.
Next in line is 'Your discs are corroded.."

If your mile munching on motorways, you'll probably see over 80k on those pads.

335ier · 09-23-2010, 04:45 PM

I looked and looked on this subject, went for EBC Redstuff in the end front and rear cost me £140 all in from EBC Direct. Installation mega easy never changed brake pads so quick!! no more than 30 mins per wheel and I am relatively inexperienced at these things.

They are now worn in after a few stops at santa pod. The best bit around 75% less dust. Braking bite etc a little less but I prefer it you feel more involved somehow.

JonnySi · 09-23-2010, 04:48 PM

BMW advise replacement pads at 3mm. So 1mm isn't a great deal of wear. Also the CBS isn't pverly accurate and can change through programming. I dont think they are trying to rip you off, just advising you will need them soon.

As for rear disc corrosion, there's no point in putting a new set of pads onto a corroded disc, so if they are corroded, have them done.

andymc0001 · 10-13-2010, 01:00 PM

I need to fit some rear pads soon, how did you reset the computer? I've got idrive, i tried a search but lots of conflicting info came back and nothing specific to idrive.

335ier · 10-13-2010, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by andymc0001

I need to fit some rear pads soon, how did you reset the computer? I've got idrive, i tried a search but lots of conflicting info came back and nothing specific to idrive.

I haven't got i drive, I replaced mine before the sensor snapped (my opinion is they are inaccurate anyway) just followed the you tube vid to reset. Don't know if this works for i drive tho.

m1bjr · 10-13-2010, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by andymc0001

I need to fit some rear pads soon, how did you reset the computer? I've got idrive, i tried a search but lots of conflicting info came back and nothing specific to idrive.

You do it on the dash, it will relect in the iDrive display afterwards.
So the guide for the dash only reset will work for you. I have used it.

Steve

andymc0001 · 10-13-2010, 03:24 PM

ok cheers. do i need a new sensor because the old one hasn't worn to that point yet? dealer advised today on service that 3mm remaining..

raf555 · 10-13-2010, 03:55 PM

slightly off topic but are textar rear pads oem pads?

AlwynMike · 10-13-2010, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by andymc0001

ok cheers. do i need a new sensor because the old one hasn't worn to that point yet? dealer advised today on service that 3mm remaining..

Always use a new sensor.
It may seem a waste of a few pounds, but there has been so much trouble caused by not replacing sensors (on the E60's anyway). Usually if the sensor isn't replaced, then the reset doesn't work. Some E60 users state that they will only use genuine BMW sensors as they have had problems resetting with pattern sensors.

As far as the pad wear indication goes, the iDrive counts down with its own algorhythm, but when the pad gets very low, the sensor takes over and throws up an error message. When this happens, your miles remaining on the iDrive will rapidly decrease (by as much as 4000 miles from swithing the car off to getting back in it!) to a few hundred miles, and then go negative.
A few people have had problems resetting the display from a negative figure, but sometimes the reset procedure needs to be repeated.

Mike

09-20-2010, 08:04 AM	#1
taj Private 6 Rep 61 Posts Drives: m3 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: ilford iTrader: (0)	Help needed on Brake Pads Hi Everyone It's time to change my rear brake pads. The stealers have quoted me 282 all in. 149.93 for parts and 132 for labour. Europarts have quoted 39.89 for a set of rear Pagid pads. Has anyone had any experience with these, are these better than the OE Pads which BMW use, I know they are ATE pads. Can I mix OE Discs with Pajid Pads Thanks Guys Taj
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willhollin Major General 268 Rep 9,915 Posts Drives: VW T5 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Worcestershire iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 BMW E92 330d SE [10.00] 2010 Transporter T5 ... [0.00]	Stick with OEM pads, try Birds, based in Iver for the work. http://www.birdsauto.com/
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taj Private 6 Rep 61 Posts Drives: m3 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: ilford iTrader: (0)	Cheers I totally forgot about them I live quite close to there anyway. There OE brakes were cheaper than Europarts, 205 all in which saves me 80 quid over the stealers. Thanks Taj
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09-23-2010, 04:02 AM	#6
djnas123 Private 4 Rep 62 Posts Drives: 320d Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Can I ask a question on the subject of rear brake pads? Car went to the dealers on Tuesday for the clutch judder issue, and when they called later about the fact it needs to go in later for a software update, they said my rear pads need changing as there is 4mm left on them. They quoted £251 (have found an indy to do it for £140 near by so that's not the problem) I'm confused as my i-drive says it has around 13000 miles to go on them, and on the basis of when I got the car it said 15000 miles to go and I have since done 20000 miles I think they are not wearing all that quick anyway. Are they pulling a fast one and trying to get more cash out of me?
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335ier Lieutenant 37 Rep 408 Posts Drives: F31 335d Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: england iTrader: (1)	I looked and looked on this subject, went for EBC Redstuff in the end front and rear cost me £140 all in from EBC Direct. Installation mega easy never changed brake pads so quick!! no more than 30 mins per wheel and I am relatively inexperienced at these things. They are now worn in after a few stops at santa pod. The best bit around 75% less dust. Braking bite etc a little less but I prefer it you feel more involved somehow.
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09-23-2010, 04:48 PM	#9
JonnySi BMW Technician 6 Rep 197 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: England iTrader: (0)	BMW advise replacement pads at 3mm. So 1mm isn't a great deal of wear. Also the CBS isn't pverly accurate and can change through programming. I dont think they are trying to rip you off, just advising you will need them soon. As for rear disc corrosion, there's no point in putting a new set of pads onto a corroded disc, so if they are corroded, have them done.
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andymc0001 Private First Class 6 Rep 135 Posts Drives: bmw 335d se coupe Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: North west iTrader: (0)	I need to fit some rear pads soon, how did you reset the computer? I've got idrive, i tried a search but lots of conflicting info came back and nothing specific to idrive.
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andymc0001 Private First Class 6 Rep 135 Posts Drives: bmw 335d se coupe Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: North west iTrader: (0)	ok cheers. do i need a new sensor because the old one hasn't worn to that point yet? dealer advised today on service that 3mm remaining..
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raf555 Banned 194 Rep 2,100 Posts Drives: BMW 320D Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: South Yorkshire iTrader: (47)	slightly off topic but are textar rear pads oem pads?
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