Rear brake pad change

greatbm · 08-18-2009, 05:34 PM

Got round to changing rear brake pads today. Light came on some time ago so just monitored pad wear by visual as plenty left on pad. Computer still saying 3000 miles to change. When stripped out still approx 3mm left on pad. Fitted new pads and sensor (BMW) and reset computer, now showing 24,000 to next renewal. Front showing 6,000 to change.

RichardM · 08-18-2009, 05:50 PM

Well done, I had mine changed at the dealer today along with the brake fluid change for £363! I got them changed as soon as the light came on but guess I could have waited a while by the sounds of it.

greatbm · 08-18-2009, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by RichardM

Well done, I had mine changed at the dealer today along with the brake fluid change for £363! I got them changed as soon as the light came on but guess I could have waited a while by the sounds of it.

By the time the light came on there was still 4-5 mm on pad and computer saying 4000 miles, new pad is 10-12mm so plenty left. Is it a BMW ploy to change pads early.

boxtaboy · 08-19-2009, 02:12 AM

This may be an odd question but have you changed the front pads previously ? My wife's e91 seems to be wearing through the rear pads quicker than the fronts which is a first on any car we've ever owned. I always thought brakes were setup so that the front pads wear sooner.

greatbm · 08-19-2009, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by boxtaboy

This may be an odd question but have you changed the front pads previously ? My wife's e91 seems to be wearing through the rear pads quicker than the fronts which is a first on any car we've ever owned. I always thought brakes were setup so that the front pads wear sooner.

First BMW that I have owned that has had the rear go first, fronts still original and car showing 6,000 mls to change.

R80TER · 08-19-2009, 03:02 PM

the e46 was renound for being heavy on rear pads...

willhollin · 08-19-2009, 03:15 PM

It's the DSC cutting in that does it. You are all obviously hammering your cars.

Al Star · 08-19-2009, 03:46 PM

I've just changed my pads today.. Anyone got an idea how to reset the clock till next change..?
Tips and advice appreciated...

greatbm · 08-19-2009, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Al Star

I've just changed my pads today.. Anyone got an idea how to reset the clock till next change..?
Tips and advice appreciated...

Put key in slot dont press clutch, press start button to turn on ignition. After service data displays press mileometer reset, keep pressed till warning triangle is displayed approx 3 secs the most due service is indicated. Scroll using the switch on indicator stalk. Scroll to the rear brakes for example and press on the end of the stalk. Reset should now be displayed press again for approx 3 secs and a little clock is displayed and it resets, display should now show new mileage my rears reset to 24,000 mls.

08-18-2009, 05:34 PM	#1
greatbm Major 148 Rep 1,060 Posts Drives: G15 840i Coupe Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: North East iTrader: (0)	Rear brake pad change Got round to changing rear brake pads today. Light came on some time ago so just monitored pad wear by visual as plenty left on pad. Computer still saying 3000 miles to change. When stripped out still approx 3mm left on pad. Fitted new pads and sensor (BMW) and reset computer, now showing 24,000 to next renewal. Front showing 6,000 to change.
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RichardM Colonel 133 Rep 2,046 Posts Drives: G21 M340i LCI Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Essex UK iTrader: (2)	Well done, I had mine changed at the dealer today along with the brake fluid change for £363! I got them changed as soon as the light came on but guess I could have waited a while by the sounds of it. __________________ 2023 G21 M340i LCI Previous - 2020 G21 330d M-Sport, F31 335d M-Sport, F31 330d M-Sport
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boxtaboy New Member 0 Rep 18 Posts Drives: Porsche Boxster Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Worcestershire iTrader: (0)	This may be an odd question but have you changed the front pads previously ? My wife's e91 seems to be wearing through the rear pads quicker than the fronts which is a first on any car we've ever owned. I always thought brakes were setup so that the front pads wear sooner.
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R80TER Lieutenant 26 Rep 564 Posts Drives: e90 320D ED Join Date: May 2009 Location: Royal Berkshire iTrader: (0) Garage List 2005 E90 330D M Sport [10.00]	the e46 was renound for being heavy on rear pads... __________________ Its all about the mpg!
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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]	It's the DSC cutting in that does it. You are all obviously hammering your cars.
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Al Star New Member 4 Rep 18 Posts Drives: E90 320d 2005 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ayrshire iTrader: (0)	I've just changed my pads today.. Anyone got an idea how to reset the clock till next change..? Tips and advice appreciated...
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