New to e61, planning brake job, parts suggestions?
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Hi Everyone I am a new 2006 e61 owner. We also have a 2000 528 e39 wagon which has been wonderful for years, and two e28's which we are emotionally attached to. The e61 is obviously a shock to switch to. It's my first automatic, and it clearly uses more brake as the dust is impressive. It's all OE parts presently as we purchased it from a dealer and it is like a new car. It's due for brakes soon.
I have done my own brakes on every car I've owned. Should I expect any surprises, such as required computer setting changes to tell it to restart the clock on the brake replacement cycle? Should I have my shop do the job to avoid the unforeseen?
This is a family car so high performance is not a goal.
I was planning to use these parts unless otherwise advised.
1. Bosch Quietcast rotors part # 15010111 and 15010118
2. Cool Carbon Pads, for reduced brake dust probably from PelicanParts.
3. New sensor wires
I have had great luck with Bosch Quietcast on my e28's. One had cross-drilled Brembos which eventually developed a vibration. Cool carbon pads seem a good choice for reduced brake dust. The dust output on this e61 automatic is high as we drive mountain roads where we live.
Thank you in advance.
I have done my own brakes on every car I've owned. Should I expect any surprises, such as required computer setting changes to tell it to restart the clock on the brake replacement cycle? Should I have my shop do the job to avoid the unforeseen?
This is a family car so high performance is not a goal.
I was planning to use these parts unless otherwise advised.
1. Bosch Quietcast rotors part # 15010111 and 15010118
2. Cool Carbon Pads, for reduced brake dust probably from PelicanParts.
3. New sensor wires
I have had great luck with Bosch Quietcast on my e28's. One had cross-drilled Brembos which eventually developed a vibration. Cool carbon pads seem a good choice for reduced brake dust. The dust output on this e61 automatic is high as we drive mountain roads where we live.
Thank you in advance.
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Still interested in any input on this... basic considerations.
Rotors: Bosch Quietcast
Pads: cool carbon or something low dust
Service Interval Reset in the computer: What does one do about this, or does it figure out the pad life left based on the sensor?
Appreciate any insights. In a few months of ownership this e61 has been a great car. One xenon went pink, which I gather is the Philips D2S bulb going out.
Rotors: Bosch Quietcast
Pads: cool carbon or something low dust
Service Interval Reset in the computer: What does one do about this, or does it figure out the pad life left based on the sensor?
Appreciate any insights. In a few months of ownership this e61 has been a great car. One xenon went pink, which I gather is the Philips D2S bulb going out.
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