Brakes!

Giggss · 06-10-2018, 05:44 PM

First time putting in new brake pads, feeling kind of nervous, just curious where does everyone get their brake products from and any advice for a novice?

Do you think these are reliable for the sensors?
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Front-Rea...cAAOSwcJ1a7ST7

rasa bmw · 06-10-2018, 11:42 PM

i always gget my pad sensors from cp4l or ecp,,also my discs(pagid) if your buying didsc from e bay.make sure they are genuine,,loads of crap/fakes/cheap rubbish out there,,if its cheap its cheap for a reason...

nick46 · 06-11-2018, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by rasa bmw

i always gget my pad sensors from cp4l or ecp,,also my discs(pagid) if your buying didsc from e bay.make sure they are genuine,,loads of crap/fakes/cheap rubbish out there,,if its cheap its cheap for a reason...

I'll second that! Never buy brakes from ebay - been there done that and will never do it again. With things as important as brakes, you definitely need to know what you're buying.

adammcf · 06-11-2018, 02:34 AM

Ebay is full of fake shit. Cotswold BMW do a good price on genuine BMW disks and pads. I've got a set coming for my car today. After pricing a few places online they were the same price for the proper BMW parts.

Giggss · 06-12-2018, 12:08 PM

I've got the pads, Just need to get the sensors now. Can I just remove the top guide pin and open the caliper like a clamshell and replace the pads like that instead of taking the whole caliper off?

Chappers 71 · 06-12-2018, 12:37 PM

No you can't

Andy198712 · 06-18-2018, 03:52 PM

do both and you can clean up both pins with a brush and cleaner or scotch pad from the kitchen

Sensible_ · 06-18-2018, 04:24 PM

Pagid have had some indifferent reviews in the past but I've just done all 4 wheels discs and pads with them and so far they are very good indeed. The discs are coated and are holding up very well. Braking is also very good.

The sensors were fine and reset perfectly. Definitely recommend them.

Brake pads are very easy. Have a G clamp ready to wind back the calliper piston. Also, get the BMW brake pad paste.

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rasa bmw Colonel 243 Rep 2,026 Posts Drives: 640d sport/f31 330d x drive Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: northumberland iTrader: (0)	i always gget my pad sensors from cp4l or ecp,,also my discs(pagid) if your buying didsc from e bay.make sure they are genuine,,loads of crap/fakes/cheap rubbish out there,,if its cheap its cheap for a reason...
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adammcf Private First Class 18 Rep 193 Posts Drives: 330D Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Northern Ireland iTrader: (0)	Ebay is full of fake shit. Cotswold BMW do a good price on genuine BMW disks and pads. I've got a set coming for my car today. After pricing a few places online they were the same price for the proper BMW parts.
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Giggss Private First Class 17 Rep 112 Posts Drives: E90 330i N52 Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: London iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 BMW 330i [0.00]	I've got the pads, Just need to get the sensors now. Can I just remove the top guide pin and open the caliper like a clamshell and replace the pads like that instead of taking the whole caliper off?
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Andy198712 Major 145 Rep 1,007 Posts Drives: 2010 E91 325d Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Cornwall iTrader: (0)	do both and you can clean up both pins with a brush and cleaner or scotch pad from the kitchen
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Sensible_ Colonel 529 Rep 2,504 Posts Drives: 2008 E90 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: London iTrader: (1)	Pagid have had some indifferent reviews in the past but I've just done all 4 wheels discs and pads with them and so far they are very good indeed. The discs are coated and are holding up very well. Braking is also very good. The sensors were fine and reset perfectly. Definitely recommend them. Brake pads are very easy. Have a G clamp ready to wind back the calliper piston. Also, get the BMW brake pad paste.
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