2003 X5 4.6IS Front Brake Pads - Local to Buy Choices

[4.8isX5]

I replaced my pads right before they would start wearing into the sensor. As long as the dash light isnt on you can take out the old one and put it back in. They didnt come w sensor.

I dont think shims or any antisqueal, mine are fine.

Personally since i check my ride all the time i left my pad sensors out and just ziptied them to the cable. I dont have a need for them and dont want to but new ones if i wear into them. Can always be put in if you want though.

[bosanci28]

I the description it say something "Notes: w/ 1 clip-on WSW not included" wondering whats about... (at amazon link)

[4.8isX5]

Im thinking "wear sensor wire" theres a small clip in there should be able to reuse the old one.

[4.8isX5]

This small clip on the sensor, this is from my rears i did this week,

[bosanci28]

O i see it now...

[bosanci28]

Have you ever done this:

"Also i was reading somewhere that one guy did grind his rotors with a 25 grid to make the surface little smoother , is that safe? or no need for doing that?... curios.."

[JCL]

Originally Posted by bosanci28

Have you ever done this:

"Also i was reading somewhere that one guy did grind his rotors with a 25 grid to make the surface little smoother , is that safe? or no need for doing that?... curios.."

Don't grind the rotors with a power tool. If there is surface rust on them, you can use some emery cloth to take it off, but you don't want to do anything that changes the thickness of the rotor or you will get pulsing in the brake pedal.

We used to turn rotors on a special lathe, and then reface them, but not so much any more. BMW rotors are not designed to be turned, they don't have as much extra metal there (which results in less un-sprung weight). If the rotor surface condition is reasonable, there is no lip at the edge, and they are not down to the minimum thickness (stamped on the back of the rotor) you can reuse them. They will not stop as well, or resist fade as well, as new OE rotors, but may end up still being better than cheap replacement no name rotors.

[bosanci28]

Originally Posted by JCL

Don't grind the rotors with a power tool. If there is surface rust on them, you can use some emery cloth to take it off, but you don't want to do anything that changes the thickness of the rotor or you will get pulsing in the brake pedal.

We used to turn rotors on a special lathe, and then reface them, but not so much any more. BMW rotors are not designed to be turned, they don't have as much extra metal there (which results in less un-sprung weight). If the rotor surface condition is reasonable, there is no lip at the edge, and they are not down to the minimum thickness (stamped on the back of the rotor) you can reuse them. They will not stop as well, or resist fade as well, as new OE rotors, but may end up still being better than cheap replacement no name rotors.

Thanks for the advice!

I will not grind them,was just curios about it.

The front looks good, no lip, but the rear i see a little lip , i may change them next time i do the pads again.

Thanks.

[bosanci28]

Order those from amazon last night , last pair i guess, and it looks that amazon have them and will ship them out within 5-7 to get here.

Now regarding your rears , "powerstop ceramic pads" where have you got those?
And are they quite and dust free?

Thanks,

[4.8isX5]

I agree with JCL. I wouldnt grind them or anything. Just check the lip on the edge of the rotor and thickness. Mine had almost no lip which is why i reused them.

The powerstop ceramics i believe i found on rockauto and then searched p# on amazon as well.

I cant comment on dust yet since ive only had them since thursday and havent driven much.