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How to change rear brake pad wear sensor on BMW 1 Convertible (E88) – replacement guide
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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 Convertible (E88) 120i, BMW 1 Convertible (E88) 125i, BMW 1 Convertible (E88) 118i, BMW 1 Convertible (E88) 135i, BMW 1 Convertible (E88) 120 d, BMW 1 Convertible (E88) 118 d, BMW 1 Convertible (E88) 120 i, BMW 1 Convertible (E88) 120 d, BMW 1 Convertible (E88) 118 d, BMW 1 Convertible (E88) 128i, BMW 1 Convertible (E88) 120 i, BMW 1 Convertible (E88) 120 d, BMW 1 Convertible (E88) 118 i … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
BMW 1 Convertible (E88) 120i, BMW 1 Convertible (E88) 125i, BMW 1 Convertible (E88) 118i, BMW 1 Convertible (E88) 135i, BMW 1 Convertible (E88) 120 d, BMW 1 Convertible (E88) 118 d, BMW 1 Convertible (E88) 120 i, BMW 1 Convertible (E88) 120 d, BMW 1 Convertible (E88) 118 d, BMW 1 Convertible (E88) 128i, BMW 1 Convertible (E88) 120 i, BMW 1 Convertible (E88) 120 d, BMW 1 Convertible (E88) 118 i … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
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All the parts you need to replace – Brake Pad Wear Sensor for 1 Convertible (E88) and other BMW models
Brake pad wear sensor
Alternative products

Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Drive socket # 10
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Crow bar
Wheel chock
Replacement: brake pad wear sensor – BMW 1 Convertible (E88). 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 1 Convertible (E88).
Carry out replacement in the following order:
- Step 1Secure the wheels with chocks.Step 2Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
- Step 3Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.Step 4Unscrew the wheel bolts.Replacement: brake pad wear sensor – BMW 1 Convertible (E88). Tip:To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
- Step 5Remove the wheel.
- Step 6Remove the brake pad wear sensor from the brake pad.
- Step 7Disconnect the brake pads wear sensor. Use a crowbar.
- Step 8Unscrew the wheel arch cover fasteners. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 9Move the part aside.
- Step 10Disconnect the brake pad wear sensor plug.
- Step 11Connect the brake pad wear sensor plug.
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