[zaheer]

Hey guys,

My obc is showing I need to change my rear brake pads and discs soon.

Can anyone recommend me good replacements? Or Isit worth going to dealer to replace.

Also getting these changed independently does not effect service history right?

[makkan00]

Originally Posted by zaheer

Hey guys,

My obc is showing I need to change my rear brake pads and discs soon.

Can anyone recommend me good replacements? Or Isit worth going to dealer to replace.

Also getting these changed independently does not effect service history right?

Are you after after market or original bmw ones?

[zaheer]

Originally Posted by makkan00

Are you after after market or original bmw ones?

Well I don't track my car, so looking for something cost effective... Stock have met my needs so far.

Any recommendations?

[parapaul]

OE pads are made by Textar, which should be available from any motor factors. Otherwise any of the other recognised brands such as Pagid or Mintex will be equally good.

And you're right, brake pads & discs don't count towards service history - get them done wherever you can

[makkan00]

Originally Posted by parapaul

OE pads are made by Textar, which should be available from any motor factors. Otherwise any of the other recognised brands such as Pagid or Mintex will be equally good.

And you're right, brake pads & discs don't count towards service history - get them done wherever you can

+1

I went for mintex.

[Mike Scib]

How do you reset the OBC?

Cheers,
Mike

[makkan00]

Originally Posted by Mike Scib

How do you reset the OBC?

Cheers,
Mike

With BT if you have one, or local indi will do.
However if you are changing it, when you install the near brake pad wear sensor, it will allow you to reset it through OBC.

[Mike Scib]

Hmm, the previous owner changed the discs and pads before i bought the car. I guess he never fitted a new sensor (is that even possible?) or did he just not reset the OBC?

Cheers.

Ps, BT??

[makkan00]

Originally Posted by Mike Scib

Hmm, the previous owner changed the discs and pads before i bought the car. I guess he never fitted a new sensor (is that even possible?) or did he just not reset the OBC?

Cheers.

Ps, BT??

Start with resetting the obc. If new brakes, pads & sensor is fitted, it should reset.
However if it does not reset and starts displaying no digits, then check the pads and sensor.
If pads are new, then get a new sensor, put it on your car and reset obc for rear brakes again.

[Mike Scib]

Next question...

How do you reset the OBC?

[makkan00]

Originally Posted by Mike Scib

Next question...

How do you reset the OBC?

Credit goes to Mikem.


Guys I looked everywhere (maybee not hard enough ) for a DIY service reset for E90 but couldn`t find one. So decided to try the E60 DIY which wasn`t too far off. I realise most cars are still under warranty but I will use this to replace my own brake pads and microfilter instead of being fleeced by the $tealers.

Step 1
Insert key into slot
Step 2
Press start/stop button without depressing clutch/brake and wait for the service reminder to dissapear.
Step 3
Immediately after service reminder goes out, press and hold the odometer reset. After 3 secs a warning triangle will appear, keep the odo. button pressed and after another 2-3 secs the Oil can will appear. I f you hold it too long (10 secs in total) you will overshoot the runway and some German writing will appear giving the software level/ can bus etc. of the car. Go back to the beginning and start again.
Step 4
You are now in the service menu, use the toggle switch on indicator stalk to scroll up/down through the various service items.
Step 5
When you have the item you want to reset showing, press the BC button on end of indicator stalk. Reset should now appear in the display. Press in and hold the BC button for 2-3 secs and a clock will start whirling around and hey presto, its done
Step 6
You can now either scroll up/down to select another item (as in step 4) or you can press the start/stop button to exit.

Sorry if this a re-post guys but like I said I couldn`t find it anywhere.
I accept no responsibility if you break your car, this is done at your own risk.

[zaheer]

Thanks guys, you lot have answered all my questions.

However, anyone recommend cheapest place to buy these recommended pads and discs?

[jabroni80]

Euro car parts or gsf

[westsidee90]

ECP is good Mintex pads seem to squeel like a bitch go for pagid/texter or OEM pads. Not a hard job to do id adjust the handbrake when the disc is also off. Fitted a set for a chap on Saturday

[westsidee90]

dont forget your brake pad wear sensor :-)

[makkan00]

Originally Posted by westsidee90

ECP is good Mintex pads seem to squeel like a bitch go for pagid/texter or OEM pads. Not a hard job to do id adjust the handbrake when the disc is also off. Fitted a set for a chap on Saturday

I went for Mintex, so squeel so far.
I found them cheaper on ebay than ECP and they were genuine.
But for handbrake +1, as I have asked my indi about it, and he did it for me.

[zaheer]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-E93-Ca...item20c02f6397

wow these must be really bad?

[jabroni80]

Originally Posted by zaheer

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-E93-Ca...item20c02f6397

wow these must be really bad?

I'd stay clear of anything that cheap! stick with bmw recommendations. I fitted pagid discs and pads and they're perfect.

[m1bjr]

Anyone see the article on TV not long back about fake pads?
Quite a concern dealing with less than 'large' distributors or oem manufacturers.
Although an engineering type, I would not be able to tell a fake brake pad unless I had a known one next to it to compare with.

Worth bearing in mind - don't fancy a pad delaminating at 155, or even 30!

[zaheer]

Originally Posted by m1bjr

Anyone see the article on TV not long back about fake pads?
Quite a concern dealing with less than 'large' distributors or oem manufacturers.
Although an engineering type, I would not be able to tell a fake brake pad unless I had a known one next to it to compare with.

Worth bearing in mind - don't fancy a pad delaminating at 155, or even 30!

Interesting... Il go with eurocarparts then.

This may be a silly question but when replacing the rear discs n pads, you need two brakes sensors? Or just one?

[mistryn]

you only need one sensor per axle

[makkan00]

Originally Posted by zaheer

Interesting... Il go with eurocarparts then.

This may be a silly question but when replacing the rear discs n pads, you need two brakes sensors? Or just one?

only one.