DIY E60 Brake Discs, pads and sensors
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Hi Guys,
Just need some instructions/advice on changing the brake discs(rotors), pads and sensors as i am going to do it first time myself
on my E60 M sport 525D. Is there any instruction manual that someone can provide me with, that includes all the step by step instructions.
THANKS!
Just need some instructions/advice on changing the brake discs(rotors), pads and sensors as i am going to do it first time myself
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Originally Posted by pinguhk' post='689699' date='Oct 9 2008, 11:24 PM
I done it and will not do it again, just too much work.
it only cost about $38us each wheel to do all this in HK
it only cost about $38us each wheel to do all this in HK
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I did it took me about 3 hours brakes rotors front and rear. I brought R1 concept cross drilled and slotted rotors and Akibono ceramic brake pads. It is not a hard job if you have jack stands and a floor jack. total cost was about 800.00 which broke down comes to 540 for rotors and about 180.00 for pads.
Love the ceramic pads not a bit of dusting not a bit of fade and not abit of noise. Awsome brakeing and they look good also
Love the ceramic pads not a bit of dusting not a bit of fade and not abit of noise. Awsome brakeing and they look good also
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Originally Posted by sluggoslinger' post='692248' date='Oct 13 2008, 08:44 PM
is that your installed price?
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Originally Posted by lcc014' post='695562' date='Oct 17 2008, 11:01 AM
most likely the installation price because part price is much much more than that ....
I tried doig them myself and i removed all 3 bolts and the darn thing wouldn't come out, anyone have the TIS file that tells you how to do it, im not sure if maybe im missing a step.
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anyone have a DIY on this, I need to replace my front brakes pads! any help would be greatly appreciated. thanks in advance.
I have changed mutliple Makes of other cars, almost certain its the same concept. If there are any tips, please let me know.
and do you just replace the brake sensor?
I have changed mutliple Makes of other cars, almost certain its the same concept. If there are any tips, please let me know.
and do you just replace the brake sensor?
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Originally Posted by BEASTKILLER' post='686277' date='Oct 6 2008, 03:57 AM
Hi Guys,
Just need some instructions/advice on changing the brake discs(rotors), pads and sensors as i am going to do it first time myself
on my E60 M sport 525D. Is there any instruction manual that someone can provide me with, that includes all the step by step instructions.
THANKS!![Big Grin](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/biggrin.gif)
Just need some instructions/advice on changing the brake discs(rotors), pads and sensors as i am going to do it first time myself
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THANKS!
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Hope this helps. Good luck
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Ordered a new sensor for $14 online. was gunna do the twist wire trick, but that still requires removal of the stupid wheel, so Im just gunna stick a new sensor on.
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