When to replace the Brake Pad Wear Sensor on your BMW 3 SERIES
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Brake pad wear sensor : 30000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
BMW 3 Convertible (E46) 318 Ci, BMW 3 Convertible (E46) 320 Cd, BMW 3 Convertible (E46) 318 Ci, BMW 3 Convertible (E46) 325 Ci, BMW 3 Convertible (E46) 320 Ci, BMW 3 Convertible (E46) 330 Ci, BMW 3 Convertible (E46) 323 Ci View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

This video shows the replacement procedure of a similar car part on another vehicle

All the parts you need to replace – Brake Pad Wear Sensor for 3 Convertible (E46) and other BMW models
How to change Brake pad wear sensor on BMW 3 Convertible (E46) 330 Ci – step-by-step instructions for straightforward car repair
Brake pad wear sensor
How to change Sensor, brake pad wear on BMW 3 Convertible (E46) 330 Ci – step-by-step instructions for straightforward car repair
Sensor, brake pad wear
Tools
Replacement: brake pad wear sensor – BMW 3 Convertible (E46). Tools you'll need:
Wire brush
Brake cleaner
Electronic spray
Copper grease
Torque wrench
Wheel impact socket #17
Round-nose pliers
Wheel chock
Replacement: brake pad wear sensor – BMW 3 Convertible (E46). 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 3 Convertible (E46) – 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 3 Convertible (E46)
  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
    Disconnect the brake pad wear sensor wire.
    Step 9
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    Open the cover of the wiring housing.
  6. Step 10
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    Detach the connector of the brake pad wear sensor.
  7. Step 11
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    Install the wear sensor on the brake pads. Use round-nose pliers.
  8. Step 12
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    Connect the brake pad wear sensor wire.
  9. Step 13
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    Treat the brake pad wear sensor plug. Use dielectric grease.
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