BMW Brake Pad Wear Sensors.

[Locknut]

I have an E90 and today I decided to clean up the brakes. While I was at it I also took a look at the wear sensors. They seem to be separate from the pads and are held in a groove in the pads. I gave them a pull but they did not come out nor did a connector come off a sensor. I didn't go any further because there is plenty left on the pads. So are the wear sensors separate from the pads as I think or do they come attached to the new pads? If they are separate, how do they come off? ...and finally, if the sensors ever have to be replaced does it include the entire length of the connecting wire to the connector on the body in the wheel-arch?

[Locknut]

No reply to this yet, so I'll post a copy on the BMW thread. I hope the mods don't mind the double post.

[scoobyfreak10]

Hi there just read this and yeah usually the the wire comes the whole length as required , try carpartsgenie as i have used them in the past and they have come good for me many a time. There should be pics of the wear sensor also if not then poss email them dunno ?

[Locknut]

Thanks Scooby. BTW that carpartsgenie is a good site.

[scoobyfreak10]

Locknut said:

Thanks Scooby. BTW that carpartsgenie is a good site.

yeah i used to use euro car parts but they let me down so many times and i found www.carpartsgenie.com and they have always come good so far

[scoobyfreak10]

Locknut said:

Thanks Scooby. BTW that carpartsgenie is a good site.

i have just spotted that the genie site has a facebook and twitter also

https://www.facebook.com/carpartsgenie

https://twitter.com/CarPartsGenie

i spotted also on twitter they are giving out discount codes but you have to follow them ??