Recommended replacement interval for the part category Brake pad wear sensor : 30000 km

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This replacement procedure can be used for:
BMW 1 Coupe (E82) 118 d, BMW 1 Coupe (E82) 135 i, BMW 1 Coupe (E82) 120 d, BMW 1 Coupe (E82) 123 d, BMW 1 Coupe (E82) 120 d, BMW 1 Coupe (E82) 120 i, BMW 1 Coupe (E82) 118 d, BMW 1 Coupe (E82) 120 i, BMW 1 Coupe (E82) 125 i, BMW 1 Coupe (E82) 120 d … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change rear brake pad wear sensor on BMW 1 Series E82 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

All the parts you need to replace – Brake Pad Wear Sensor for 1 Coupe (E82) and other BMW models

Brake pad wear sensor

        Brake pad wear sensor for 1 Coupe (E82) Diesel (136 hp)
      
        Brake pad wear sensor for 1 Coupe (E82) Petrol (306 hp)
      
        Brake pad wear sensor for 1 Coupe (E82) Diesel (177 hp)
      
        Brake pad wear sensor for 1 Coupe (E82) Diesel (204 hp)
      
        Brake pad wear sensor for 1 Coupe (E82) Petrol (218 hp)
      
        Brake pad wear sensor for 1 Coupe (E82) Diesel (163 hp)
      
        Brake pad wear sensor for 1 Coupe (E82) Petrol (170 hp)
      
        Brake pad wear sensor for 1 Coupe (E82) Diesel (143 hp)
      
        Brake pad wear sensor for 1 Coupe (E82) Petrol (156 hp)

Replacement: brake pad wear sensor – BMW E82. List of the tools you'll need:

                        Brake cleaner 
                      
                        Copper grease 
                      
                        Drive socket # 10
                      
                        Wheel impact socket #17
                      
                        Ratchet wrench
                      
                        Torque wrench
                      
                        Crow bar
                      
                        Wheel chock

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Replacement: brake pad wear sensor – BMW E82. AUTODOC recommends:

The replacement procedure is identical for both brake pad wear sensors on the same axle.
Warning! Shut down the engine before starting any work – BMW E82.

Carry out replacement in the following order:

Step 1

Secure the wheels with chocks.

Step 2

Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 3

Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
Step 4

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

Replacement: brake pad wear sensor – BMW E82. Tip:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
Step 5

Remove the wheel.
Step 6

Remove the brake pad wear sensor from the brake pad.
Step 7

Disconnect the brake pads wear sensor. Use a crowbar.
Step 8

Unscrew the wheel arch cover fasteners. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 9

Move the part aside.
Step 10

Disconnect the brake pad wear sensor plug.
Step 11

Connect the brake pad wear sensor plug.
Step 12

Install the wheel arch cover to its mounting seat. Screw in the fasteners. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 13

Connect the brake pads wear sensor.
Step 14

Install the wear sensor on the brake pads.
Step 15

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 16

Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.

Replacement: brake pad wear sensor – BMW E82. Tip from AUTODOC:
After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 17

Install the wheel.

AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts on the car. BMW E82
Step 18

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 19

Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 120 Nm torque.
Step 20

Remove the jacks and chocks.

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