Brake pad sensors

Varinn · 02-22-2016, 09:14 AM

Hey guys,

Strange question, but I'm about to replace the brakes on my Z4M and I went ahead and ordered everything but somehow managed to remove the pad sensors from the order before I put it through. Now I've got everything here to do it except for the sensor.

I'm trying to find something in town but my buddies BMW indy shop doesn't have a supplier that can get them besides the local dealership at 2-3 times the price and a week lead time. Apparently these are Z4M specific?? Can anyone confirm or offer an alternative? It's not exactly breaking the bank but it would be about a $60 savings and save me a week of waiting if I could use say, the standard Z4 or e46 sensors and have them fit the same.

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/part...%0934357836969
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/part...34357836795%09

Karacticus · 02-22-2016, 04:29 PM

Unless you've actually tripped the sensors, you will probably be able to re-use them. I've only had them fall apart on removal for me after a track day with race pads in, where the front one ends up seriously cooked.

Just don't lose the little u-shaped spring clip that may or may not stay attached to the sensor when you remove it.

dc_wright · 02-22-2016, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Karacticus

Unless you've actually tripped the sensors, you will probably be able to re-use them. I've only had them fall apart on removal for me after a track day with race pads in, where the front one ends up seriously cooked.

Just don't lose the little u-shaped spring clip that may or may not stay attached to the sensor when you remove it.

^This^ I don't think I've had to replace a sensor in the last 10 years.

StickMon · 02-23-2016, 12:36 AM

^WHS.
I ordered everything that was recommended to be replaced and was thinking "Why am I replacing these? They're perfectly fine."
I rebuilt my parking brakes while I was in there, and again ordered everything that was recommended, including the star adjusters.
Star adjusters? How are those supposed to wear out?

BMW is just looking to make more after sale cash.

onthe3rdday · 02-27-2016, 11:22 PM

Were you able to get things sorted out with the sensor?

--Kyle

02-22-2016, 09:14 AM	#1
Varinn Private First Class 57 Rep 187 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4MC Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada iTrader: (0)	Brake pad sensors Hey guys, Strange question, but I'm about to replace the brakes on my Z4M and I went ahead and ordered everything but somehow managed to remove the pad sensors from the order before I put it through. Now I've got everything here to do it except for the sensor. I'm trying to find something in town but my buddies BMW indy shop doesn't have a supplier that can get them besides the local dealership at 2-3 times the price and a week lead time. Apparently these are Z4M specific?? Can anyone confirm or offer an alternative? It's not exactly breaking the bank but it would be about a $60 savings and save me a week of waiting if I could use say, the standard Z4 or e46 sensors and have them fit the same. http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/part...%0934357836969 http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/part...34357836795%09 __________________ 1990 332i 5 speed (OBD2 S52 Swap) 2018 VW Golf R (6spd manual/copper orange metallic) 2008 KTM SuperDuke 990 2007 Z4M Coupe (#1026/1815) SOLD
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02-22-2016, 04:29 PM	#2
Karacticus Second Lieutenant 15 Rep 222 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4 3.0si Coupe Join Date: May 2007 Location: Iowa iTrader: (0)	Unless you've actually tripped the sensors, you will probably be able to re-use them. I've only had them fall apart on removal for me after a track day with race pads in, where the front one ends up seriously cooked. Just don't lose the little u-shaped spring clip that may or may not stay attached to the sensor when you remove it. __________________ 2007 3.0si Coupe Dinan Stage I Suspension (Shocks, Struts, Springs), Ground Control Front Camber Plates, Treehouse Racing Front Control Arm Bushings, RTAB Bushing Limiters
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02-23-2016, 12:36 AM	#4
StickMon My other car is on Mars 636 Rep 3,124 Posts Drives: 2006 MR Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Lo-Cal iTrader: (1)	^WHS. I ordered everything that was recommended to be replaced and was thinking "Why am I replacing these? They're perfectly fine." I rebuilt my parking brakes while I was in there, and again ordered everything that was recommended, including the star adjusters. Star adjusters? How are those supposed to wear out? BMW is just looking to make more after sale cash. __________________ Warning: May contain traces of nuts.
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02-27-2016, 11:22 PM	#5
onthe3rdday Private 24 Rep 75 Posts Drives: 07 Z4C Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	Were you able to get things sorted out with the sensor? --Kyle
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