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nope, no new sensors with 4 sets of pads I bought-first 2 sets OEM, second 2 sets Akebono

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Originally Posted by kevinkay (Post 1119600)

I would love that, but why are you changing the sensor if its not ground/set off? I have re-used the same original sensors for the past 4 brake pad changes (I always catch it sooner than later). The trick is NOT to lose that little clip....You need needle nose pliers to hold it - get it on and it will probably jump out a couple of times before you seat it. I have learned that its best to install the sensor on the pad AFTER its all back together. You will think its going to be easier to clip it on the pad before it goes into the caliper, but it gets shifted around too much and gets nocked off.

I need a front clip, but I think they are the same as back. I don't need the sensor, just that little metal clip. look at the picture again, the metal clip is pressure held and will separate from the sensor when its removed, or stay in the caliper when you pull the old sensor out. I was reaching out to someone that might have a ground sensor and was going to toss the parts.
THANKS

I have extreme OCD and since I just turned 100k miles I am doing a brake overhaul and refreshing the whole system - rebuilding all 4 calipers (I remember what you went through with the off the shelf rebuilds), rotors, lower dusting pads, 2 fresh sensors, and all parking brake hardware/shoes, stainless steel lines. I want to be certain no component of the system will fail due to age or fragility -

The sensors are a different part number front and rear but I assume its only due to the length of wire lead - Like I said if you still need it when I get it off I'll send it over - I bought an OEM brand from FCP Euro, forget the name, but it wasn't chinese - basically like a Lemforder part, OEM but not in the BMW box -

I hear you, I like to change parts before they fail. But my Philosophy is to go overboard with the parts that will get you stuck or for safety. If the brake sensor fails all that happens is you get a light on dash - then you change it.
But I'll take the clip if your offering!
Remember to put a stick on the brake pedal to hold it half down when opening brake lines.
You probably already know there are only two brake pad sensors one in the left front and one on the right rear.

I never bleed the brakes anymore after getting a tool like this.

http://amzn.to/2zpYDEY

Just squeeze the handle and it puts the pistons back into the caliper. Makes brake jobs a breeze.

I am "old school" - $33. is too much when I can fumble around with C-clams ,blocks of wood, and a couple foul language words - for free! ��

But you still gotta bleed....... BMW tells us ever 2 years - refresh the fluid.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XC8F4P6 the cheaper version. It worked pretty well for $10. It's very simple you could make your own. I've seen the c clamp solution this worked much better.

I bought a pressurized brake bleeder so I can change my fluid. I have yet to do it but I'll post when I do.

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I bought the Motive pressure bleeder when I did the brakes on my e34 Touring. Only way to bleed and change brake fluid in a car.

NO......its a bonding experience to bleed brakes with your wife/girlfriend/partner/buddy in the drivers seat and you yelling "push down", "hold", "let up"

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Originally Posted by andrewwynn (Post 1119714)

Trust me the handle ones worth it. Seconds to put the piston back and way easier on your hands operating it.

As for flushing the lines? You will never get all the old fluid out with the old fashioned pedal pumping method. It worked before abs but with abs it aint happen. You may think your getting all out but once you use this :

https://www.harborfreight.com/automo...der-92924.html

You realize you were not even getting close to getting all the old fluid out.

You can bleed to your leg falls off and see clean fluid coming out. Put that sucker I linked on it and let it go at it and you wont believe the black fluid crude that comes out.

Also it gets more trapped air out if you have ever changed the master cylinder or anything above the abs unit. Can really firm up the pedal if its the least bit squishy before hand.

Wouldn't do modern brakes without it now.