E91 front brake pad change...DIY job?

[Hard-Drive]

Quick one...my 2008 E91 is saying it needs new front pads. I am a competent spannerer...is this a DIY job? I have no problems with the mechanical aspect, however will the computer need resetting in some way to clear the warnings on the iDrive? I have a basic OBD2 generic code reader/clearer however I don't know if the BMW needs specific equipment here. I was told even a battery swap needs to be done by a dealer for this reason...

Thanks in advance...

[Monty Python]

Hard-Drive said:

Quick one...my 2008 E91 is saying it needs new front pads. I am a competent spannerer...is this a DIY job? I have no problems with the mechanical aspect, however will the computer need resetting in some way to clear the warnings on the iDrive? I have a basic OBD2 generic code reader/clearer however I don't know if the BMW needs specific equipment here. I was told even a battery swap needs to be done by a dealer for this reason...

Thanks in advance...

Should be straightforward as long as you fit a new wear sensor - IIRC the pad indicator can be reset from iDrive.

As for batteries, it depends. If you fit an identical replacement you're fine - if you change the capacity then it has to be registered so the correct charging profile is used.

[helix402]

You can reset the pad sensor on the dash by pushing buttons (with a new sensor), unless warning has gone red. Then you need diagnosis software to reset.

[swanny71]

Easy DIY, loads of how to guide on YouTube.

[Hard-Drive]

Brilliant, thanks guys. I shall be a tightwad and sort this one myself.

[roofer]

helix402 said:

You can reset the pad sensor on the dash by pushing buttons (with a new sensor), unless warning has gone red. Then you need diagnosis software to reset.

While respecting you're comment. This is wrong. Just takes multiple attempts.

[Locknut]

Changing the pads is easy as already said. Before doing that I would check that new pads are really needed because those sensors can be too careful. I have 8mm to 9mm on the pads on my F30 but the service indicator shows that a change is due in 4k miles, they will last much longer than that!

[helix402]

roofer said:

While respecting you're comment. This is wrong. Just takes multiple attempts.

Fair enough, you learn something new every day! I just get the laptop out as it works first time.