Brake Pad Questions

[ard]

Originally Posted by DefSR

I used aftermarket sensors - seemed to work fine.

Any chance you could post the vendor/brand? Some have issues, would be good to collect a list of 'proven good' parts

[bquicksilver]

Originally Posted by DefSR

That said, you'd be tossing the pads with about 40% of their remaining life if the first stage hasn't tripped.

I used aftermarket sensors - seemed to work fine. If the sensors have continuity in them, they won't work (the car will see it as a tripped sensor). I got front and rear aftermarket sensors for less than half the cost of one OEM sensor, so I figured why not give them a shot. One side worked, so I'm already ahead there.

Thanks for the informative reply!

Interesting point. I have no brake warnings, but the rears are 2-3mm of pad material on visual inspection. I'm wondering if there is more to the story with mine. I really doubt I have 40% pad life remaining.

When you say the aftermarkets with continuity won't work, I'm confused. I though loss of continuity is what tripped them. I'm probably just misreading the post.

Ozer: Not all aftermarket is equal (of course). IMO street ceramic pads are generally junk. No bite, and poor modulation. My hope/goal with the Jurid pads was to get the same OEM pads without the BMW price tag. They sure appear to be the same, and Jurid is an OEM mfg for BMW. Not a guarantee, but I'm willing to hedge my bets here, esp on rear pads.

ARD: I'll report back on the Jurid. Terrific idea promoting good info here. More than anything I've ever owned, the E70 forums rely too much on opinion and conjecture.