How to carry out replacement: Brake Pad Wear Sensor 3.0i BMW Z4 E85
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How to change front brake pad wear sensor on BMW Z4 Roadster (E85) – replacement guide

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When to replace the Brake Pad Wear Sensor on your BMW Z4
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Sensor, brake pad wear : 30000 km
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
BMW Z4 Roadster (E85) 3.0i, BMW Z4 Roadster (E85) 2.5i, BMW Z4 Roadster (E85) 2.2i, BMW Z4 Roadster (E85) 2.0i, BMW Z4 Roadster (E85) 2.5i, BMW Z4 Roadster (E85) 2.5si … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Replacement: brake pad wear sensor – BMW Z4 (E85). Tools you'll need:
Wire brush
Brake cleaner
Electronic spray
Copper grease
Torque wrench
Wheel impact socket #17
Round-nose pliers
Wheel chock
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Replacement: brake pad wear sensor – BMW Z4 (E85). AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • The replacement procedure is identical for both brake pad wear sensors on the same axle.
  • Please note: all work on the car – BMW Z4 (E85) – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
    Open the bonnet. Unscrew the brake fluid reservoir cap.
    Step 2
    Secure the wheels with chocks.
    Step 3
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  2. Step 4
    Lift the car using a jack or place it over an inspection pit.
    Step 5
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. BMW Z4 (E85)
  3. Step 6
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    Remove the wheel.
  4. Step 7
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    Remove the brake pad wear sensor from the brake pad. Use round-nose pliers.
  5. Step 8
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    Open the cover of the wiring housing.
  6. Step 9
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    Disconnect the brake pad wear sensor wire.
  7. Step 10
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    Detach the connector of the brake pad wear sensor.
  8. Step 11
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    Treat the brake pad wear sensor plug. Use dielectric grease.
  9. Step 12
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    Attach the connector of the brake pad wear sensor.
  10. Step 13
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    Connect the brake pad wear sensor wire.
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