Brakes Question

[wildinout29]

So I just swapped out the rear brake pads with Hawks. I also swapped out the brake sensor which is a PITA. Why couldn't they keep it simple like the front ones.

Anyways I reset the computer and now it shows 16k miles till the next change. Why so little?

I search a couple forums and they said it was the type of sensor cable used. This can't be true...

The cable used is by Powerstop and I got it from autoanything (same place i purchased the pads from).

Thanks Guys.

[ard]

Originally Posted by wildinout29

So I just swapped out the rear brake pads with Hawks. I also swapped out the brake sensor which is a PITA. Why couldn't they keep it simple like the front ones.

Anyways I reset the computer and now it shows 16k miles till the next change. Why so little?

I search a couple forums and they said it was the type of sensor cable used. This can't be true...

The cable used is by Powerstop and I got it from autoanything (same place i purchased the pads from).

Thanks Guys.

It is a fact that SOME aftermarket sensors have a wiring error ....

Id venture the guess that the ACTUAL manufacturer of that sensor is a no-name sweatshop in china.

[Dieseldonkey]

Originally Posted by wildinout29

So I just swapped out the rear brake pads with Hawks. I also swapped out the brake sensor which is a PITA. Why couldn't they keep it simple like the front ones.

Anyways I reset the computer and now it shows 16k miles till the next change. Why so little?

I search a couple forums and they said it was the type of sensor cable used. This can't be true...

The cable used is by Powerstop and I got it from autoanything (same place i purchased the pads from).

Thanks Guys.

I went BMW cable after research concluding reset issues with cheaper brake sensors.
No issues for me
I suggest you pay the extra $10 and go BMW

[bmrboi2]

I thought the brakes were based off of Driving Style. Mine always say 25000 miles but it always takes longer. I am at 157000 miles on mine and I know I haven't changed the brakes as often. Am I crazy?

[Dieseldonkey]

2010 x35d
Both front and rear with new sensor mileage reset to 35,000 or 36,000 through the reset process via the trip odometer button

[wildinout29]

Originally Posted by Dieseldonkey

2010 x35d
Both front and rear with new sensor mileage reset to 35,000 or 36,000 through the reset process via the trip odometer button

I reset mine the same way and it still showed 16k till the next service due.


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