335d F31 front pad replacement

sharepointalex · 06-03-2019, 04:36 AM

Hi guys,

My car went in for it's final service pack included service at 36k miles and has now done just over 40k. Just got back from a 3 day driving trip to Scotland where it's fair to say it was driven hard! The iDrive said the front pads would need doing in 3600 miles and I should have covered that by now.

No warning lights yet from the pad sensors but they have started squealing at slow speed.

Just phoned a local indy that I've never used before and he's asked if I'm sure the discs won't need doing too - said I'd not checked.

I'd be surprised though if the discs need doing at 40k?! If they do I'd be wanting the M Perf ones on I think.

Thinking of just doing the pads myself, I've done them on all my previous cars.

Do you think I'll be ok sticking new pads on 40k OEM discs? Will I need anything else bar the pads? new brackets to hold the pads/new wear sensors or pins etc?

Cheers!

335d Rocco · 06-03-2019, 05:01 AM

It’s normally 2 sets of pads to a set of discs so you should be fine on the discs.

sharepointalex · 06-03-2019, 05:12 AM

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Originally Posted by 335d Rocco

It’s normally 2 sets of pads to a set of discs so you should be fine on the discs.

Nice one thanks - I've just realised I don't have a jack adapter for my jack so I need to get one of those first.

Also does anyone know the size of the pins that need knocking out? Need to get a punch set...

sharepointalex · 06-03-2019, 05:16 AM

What tools are people using to remove the pins? I was hoping to use some pin punches....

teaston · 06-03-2019, 05:21 AM

I have this set, think it's the smallest one I use, one of them works perfectly anyway:

Silverline PC12 Pin Punch Set - Set of 8, 2.4-9.5 mm https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B000LFVN..._xrp9CbSNB4ASP

sharepointalex · 06-03-2019, 05:23 AM

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Originally Posted by teaston

I have this set, think it's the smallest one I use, one of them works perfectly anyway:

Silverline PC12 Pin Punch Set - Set of 8, 2.4-9.5 mm https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B000LFVN..._xrp9CbSNB4ASP

Cheers - do you think these will work ok? https://www.screwfix.com/p/nail-punch-set-5-pieces/2624V?kpid=2624V&ds_kid=92700043553436354&ds_rl=12 41687&ds_rl=1245250&ds_rl=1244066&ds_rl=1245250&gc lid=Cj0KCQjwitPnBRCQARIsAA5n84mcaUGr4YwD-R15lNB84fhx0maan3J89rOaJzUi1qq3taNBbzqBACgaAu51EAL w_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

I want to do the pads tomorrow ideally so need something nearby...

Are stealers likely to stock OEM pads or would it be an order in item?

sharepointalex · 06-03-2019, 05:26 AM

Just realised those Silverline ones are in stock in Toolstation nearby so that's perfect

Now to find out if OEM pads are in stock...

Ridg · 06-03-2019, 05:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by teaston

I have this set, think it's the smallest one I use, one of them works perfectly anyway:

Silverline PC12 Pin Punch Set - Set of 8, 2.4-9.5 mm https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B000LFVN..._xrp9CbSNB4ASP

those or anything similar

FYI from the manual

"Retaining pins and expanding spring: for
vehicles older than 48 months it is
recommended to replace the retaining spring!"

The springs and pins are inexpensive so worth considering

Also you should be able to reuse the sensor if you remove it carefully but again these aren't that expensive

sharepointalex · 06-03-2019, 05:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Ridg

those or anything similar

FYI from the manual

"Retaining pins and expanding spring: for
vehicles older than 48 months it is
recommended to replace the retaining spring!"

The springs and pins are inexpensive so worth considering

Also you should be able to reuse the sensor if you remove it carefully but again these aren't that expensive

Thanks - just spoke to parts dept at local Stealer. They have sensors in stock and have said I should replace them or the car will still think the pads are low!?

Pads need ordering in so might see if I can get some aftermarket nearby - any recommendations of good aftermarket pads?

sharepointalex · 06-03-2019, 05:42 AM

I'm assuming these Brembo pads should be pretty good given the calipers are Brembo's?

Brembo Brake Pad (Front)Product Code: 10111103A

I've heard EBC Yellowstuff are good but need to get something for tomorrow.

teaston · 06-03-2019, 05:47 AM

Get Pagid pads from ECP

Sensors only need replacing if they've been triggered.

sharepointalex · 06-03-2019, 05:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by teaston

Get Pagid pads from ECP

Sensors only need replacing if they've been triggered.

Top man - thank you!!

teaston · 06-03-2019, 05:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sharepointalex

Quote:

Originally Posted by teaston

Get Pagid pads from ECP

Sensors only need replacing if they've been triggered.

Top man - thank you!!

Make sure to use the current discount code!

sharepointalex · 06-03-2019, 05:51 AM

Technically I now have everything to fit today but do I risk using some wood instead of a jack pad?!

sharepointalex · 06-03-2019, 05:52 AM

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Originally Posted by teaston

Make sure to use the current discount code!

Can the discount code be used on collect in store items? And also...what is it?

teaston · 06-03-2019, 05:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sharepointalex

Quote:

Originally Posted by teaston

Make sure to use the current discount code!

Can the discount code be used on collect in store items? And also...what is it?

It's plastered all over the site, SALE55

£31.99 for the M Sport Pagids!

It'll be fine without the special jack pad

sharepointalex · 06-03-2019, 05:56 AM

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Originally Posted by teaston

It's plastered all over the site, SALE55

£31.99 for the M Sport Pagids!

It'll be fine without the special jack pad

Thanks - bargain!

Ok cool - only thing I won't have is the bracket and new pins so will have to reuse these..

teaston · 06-03-2019, 05:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sharepointalex

Quote:

Originally Posted by teaston

It's plastered all over the site, SALE55

£31.99 for the M Sport Pagids!

It'll be fine without the special jack pad

Thanks - bargain!

Ok cool - only thing I won't have is the bracket and new pins so will have to reuse these..

They'll be fine as long as they don't look corroded and knackered

dizzy619 · 06-03-2019, 06:29 AM

Thanks - just spoke to parts dept at local Stealer. They have sensors in stock and have said I should replace them or the car will still think the pads are low!?

Ha ha what a joker

sharepointalex · 06-03-2019, 08:54 AM

So annoyed! What a waste of time Euro Car Parts were - started the job, one of the wheels so rusted on (right pain to get off) then the pins were fiddly to get out. Sorted all that in a lot longer than planned and then open the box of pads and they are the wrong f***ing ones! They are not the m sport version (even though the website states they are in the fitment details section).

I now have to hope they give me a refund and that I can swap them! Argh!!!!

sharepointalex · 06-03-2019, 09:02 AM

So this what I ended up with!

Clearly not the M Sport caliper ones - can anyone help me demystify which ones I need?

Cheers!

sharepointalex · 06-03-2019, 09:11 AM

Are these ones right? They look it! https://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/c/B...6cf1ecd&000036

06-03-2019, 04:36 AM	#1
sharepointalex First Lieutenant 136 Rep 398 Posts Drives: E91 330i Touring Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Nottingham, UK iTrader: (0)	335d F31 front pad replacement Hi guys, My car went in for it's final service pack included service at 36k miles and has now done just over 40k. Just got back from a 3 day driving trip to Scotland where it's fair to say it was driven hard! The iDrive said the front pads would need doing in 3600 miles and I should have covered that by now. No warning lights yet from the pad sensors but they have started squealing at slow speed. Just phoned a local indy that I've never used before and he's asked if I'm sure the discs won't need doing too - said I'd not checked. I'd be surprised though if the discs need doing at 40k?! If they do I'd be wanting the M Perf ones on I think. Thinking of just doing the pads myself, I've done them on all my previous cars. Do you think I'll be ok sticking new pads on 40k OEM discs? Will I need anything else bar the pads? new brackets to hold the pads/new wear sensors or pins etc? Cheers!
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06-03-2019, 05:01 AM	#2
335d Rocco Major 114 Rep 1,058 Posts Drives: G01 BMW X3 30d M Sport Plus Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Hampshire iTrader: (1) Garage List 2019 BMW X3 30d M S ... [0.00] 2008 BMW 330i M Spo ... [0.00]	It’s normally 2 sets of pads to a set of discs so you should be fine on the discs.
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teaston Banned 10998 Rep 32,881 Posts Drives: X3 M40d Join Date: May 2012 Location: The High Seas iTrader: (1)	I have this set, think it's the smallest one I use, one of them works perfectly anyway: Silverline PC12 Pin Punch Set - Set of 8, 2.4-9.5 mm https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B000LFVN..._xrp9CbSNB4ASP
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06-03-2019, 05:26 AM	#7
sharepointalex First Lieutenant 136 Rep 398 Posts Drives: E91 330i Touring Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Nottingham, UK iTrader: (0)	Just realised those Silverline ones are in stock in Toolstation nearby so that's perfect Now to find out if OEM pads are in stock...
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06-03-2019, 05:42 AM	#10
sharepointalex First Lieutenant 136 Rep 398 Posts Drives: E91 330i Touring Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Nottingham, UK iTrader: (0)	I'm assuming these Brembo pads should be pretty good given the calipers are Brembo's? Brembo Brake Pad (Front)Product Code: 10111103A I've heard EBC Yellowstuff are good but need to get something for tomorrow.
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06-03-2019, 05:47 AM	#11
teaston Banned 10998 Rep 32,881 Posts Drives: X3 M40d Join Date: May 2012 Location: The High Seas iTrader: (1)	Get Pagid pads from ECP Sensors only need replacing if they've been triggered.
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06-03-2019, 05:51 AM	#14
sharepointalex First Lieutenant 136 Rep 398 Posts Drives: E91 330i Touring Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Nottingham, UK iTrader: (0)	Technically I now have everything to fit today but do I risk using some wood instead of a jack pad?!
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dizzy619 Major 447 Rep 1,453 Posts Drives: F31 340i Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: bedfordshire iTrader: (0)	Thanks - just spoke to parts dept at local Stealer. They have sensors in stock and have said I should replace them or the car will still think the pads are low!? Ha ha what a joker
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06-03-2019, 08:54 AM	#20
sharepointalex First Lieutenant 136 Rep 398 Posts Drives: E91 330i Touring Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Nottingham, UK iTrader: (0)	So annoyed! What a waste of time Euro Car Parts were - started the job, one of the wheels so rusted on (right pain to get off) then the pins were fiddly to get out. Sorted all that in a lot longer than planned and then open the box of pads and they are the wrong f***ing ones! They are not the m sport version (even though the website states they are in the fitment details section). I now have to hope they give me a refund and that I can swap them! Argh!!!!
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sharepointalex First Lieutenant 136 Rep 398 Posts Drives: E91 330i Touring Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Nottingham, UK iTrader: (0)	So this what I ended up with! Clearly not the M Sport caliper ones - can anyone help me demystify which ones I need? Cheers!
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sharepointalex First Lieutenant 136 Rep 398 Posts Drives: E91 330i Touring Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Nottingham, UK iTrader: (0)	Are these ones right? They look it! https://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/c/B...6cf1ecd&000036
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