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05-11-2020, 11:56 PM | #1 |
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Change brake pads in 40 miles
I have a 2013 BMW 740Li XDrive MSport. On the display it say to change front brake pads in 40 miles. Some tell me I don't have to change sensors because the brake pad symbol hasn't illuminated on the dash, some tell me I do ha e to change the sensor because the computer monitors the resistance of the existing sensor itself and if I don't change them, I can't effectively reset the proper time the brake pads are to be changed again. Should I get the BMW pads and play it safe or should I try a better brand? Also are there any pads that are just as good as OEM but don't produce the brake dust that messes up the rims?
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05-16-2020, 09:14 AM | #2 |
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Here’s a link to the TIS website that discusses the front brake pad sensor. Take note of the recommendation to replace the sensor once it has been removed from the brake pad because it loses its “retention capability”...so it really depends on you and how you feel about it and care if you have to go back and replace it if you start getting a warning because the old sensor isn’t staying in place: https://www.newtis.info/tisv2/a/en/f...nents/1LP7hrCy
It’s your call...is the small price for the sensor worth the hassle? Or perhaps it will work out fine.
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