How to carry out replacement: Brake Pad Wear Sensor 118d BMW E87
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How to change rear brake pad wear sensor on BMW 1 Hatchback (E87) – replacement guide

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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
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
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The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Tools
Replacement: brake pad wear sensor – BMW 1 (E87). 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 1 (E87). 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 (E87).
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
    Secure the wheels with chocks.
    Step 2
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  2. Step 3
    Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
    Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    Replacement: brake pad wear sensor – BMW 1 (E87). Tip:
    To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
  3. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  4. Step 6
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    Remove the brake pad wear sensor from the brake pad.
  5. Step 7
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    Disconnect the brake pads wear sensor. Use a crowbar.
  6. Step 8
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    Unscrew the wheel arch cover fasteners. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
  7. Step 9
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    Move the part aside.
  8. Step 10
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    Disconnect the brake pad wear sensor plug.
  9. Step 11
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    Connect the brake pad wear sensor plug.
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