Brake replacement

sparoz · 08-30-2009, 05:29 AM

What happens to the brake pad replacement sensors if you change your brakes?

I am thinking of upgrading the brakes, but would probably do the suspension first. Still itching... but I haven't tidy up my books yet....

Ruffan · 08-31-2009, 01:59 PM

Check out my pad replacement DIY (http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...ight=brake+diy) and you'll see that I just pulled out the sensors and taped them back against themselves so that they're out of the way.

The sensors work by completing a circuit when the pads wear down enough, so there is no harm in pulling them out of the pads and not using them, as long as the circuit isn't completed. I'm putting my stock pads back on this weekend and will be re-inserting the sensors into the pads. I expect them to work just fine.

Blacky · 08-31-2009, 05:09 PM

Hey Sparoz

If you end up changing out your brakes give me a PM as I might be interested in your standard 135 brake set up.

Cheers and good luck.

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Ruffan Member 30 Rep 392 Posts Drives: '09 135i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Gotham iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 135i [0.00]	Check out my pad replacement DIY (http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...ight=brake+diy) and you'll see that I just pulled out the sensors and taped them back against themselves so that they're out of the way. The sensors work by completing a circuit when the pads wear down enough, so there is no harm in pulling them out of the pads and not using them, as long as the circuit isn't completed. I'm putting my stock pads back on this weekend and will be re-inserting the sensors into the pads. I expect them to work just fine. __________________ 2009 135i Dinan Stuff
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Blacky Lieutenant 14 Rep 472 Posts Drives: Join Date: Mar 2006 iTrader: (0)	Hey Sparoz If you end up changing out your brakes give me a PM as I might be interested in your standard 135 brake set up. Cheers and good luck.
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