When to replace the Brake Pad Wear Sensor on your BMW 1 SERIES
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Brake pad wear sensor : 30000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
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The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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

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Tools
Replacement: brake pad wear sensor – BMW E82. Tools you'll need:
Nylon cleaning brush
Electronic spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Wheel impact socket #17
Torque wrench
Wheel chock
Replacement: brake pad wear sensor – BMW E82. AUTODOC recommends:
  • The replacement procedure is identical for both brake pad wear sensors on the same axle.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: brake pad wear sensor – BMW E82. Recommended sequence of steps:
  1. Step 1
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    Secure the wheels with chocks.
  2. Step 2
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  3. Step 3
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    Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
  4. Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    Replacement: brake pad wear sensor – BMW E82. AUTODOC experts recommend:
    To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
  5. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  6. Step 6
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    Remove the brake pad wear sensor from the brake pad.
  7. Step 7
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    Disconnect the brake pads wear sensor.
  8. Step 8
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    Clean the brake pad wear sensor plug. Use a nylon cleaning brush.
  9. Step 9
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    Disconnect the brake pad wear sensor plug.
  10. Step 10
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    Treat the brake pad wear sensor plug. Use dielectric grease.
  11. Step 11
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    Connect the brake pad wear sensor plug.
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