brake sensor light on - 330ci e46 - what do I need to order?

[spants]

Guys

the brake sensor light has come on and I need to replace the pads and sensors on my 330ci clubsport.
Can some kind soul recommend what I need to buy? I have replaced pads on previous car so I am happy to do this again with help from internet and FIL. I have been recommended to try GSF

1) How many sensors do I need? Is it 1xfront & 1xrear or one for each corner? & which part numbers please
(from here http://www.e46fanatics.com/howto/howtodetail.php?h... it looks as though there are 1xrear & 1xfront)

2) Which pads do I buy? Seem to be few on there. The front page on the shop has a "set" but seems the site is faulty and I can't add it to basket.
3) Should I even do this or just take it the stealers?

Thanks in advance

Tony

Edited by spants on Friday 10th April 23:31

Edited by spants on Saturday 11th April 08:10

[bazking69]

Padswise, I'd only fit genuine stuff. I've never had an issue with pattern parts until I owned a BMW. Non genuine pads are simply a waste of time; I had loads of issues with them and binned them.
Honestly, providing you don't rack the car and need unrated stuff, spend the money on some genuine pads.

[Small Car]

I would echo this response. Pattern part in my experience make lots of odd noises and burn up on the slightest of over use. Just my experience. I now buy genuine.

[BIG BAVARIAN]

Genuine for me too,OEM parts are manufactured by jurid for bmw,one sensor for front and one for rear, http://www.motormec.co.uk/brake.html

[spants]

thanks guys. saw an ebay ad offering mintex front and rear with sensors for about 70 quid. but will find oems if thats the recommendation

regards
Tony