Soldier
Hey guys! Well now that I have wheels that fits, I feel like my brake pads are worning off (not sure). Upon breaking, I can hear a loud sqweaky sound in the front end of the car, sort of coming in the front end of the car. I was wondering if I'm right about the brake pads and such, where can I get the "cheapest" yet best kit? The sound only happens when I brake, which is quite bothersome, and I am very worried. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Capo di tutti capi
Could be that they just need lubricated. Could be that you need pads. I would think if you needed pads that bad, that the brake pad wear sensors would give you a warning.
How about take the tires off and look?
How many miles on current setup?
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Call Me Dane l 2/2004 330i ZHP l 18x8 ET45 BBS CK's wrapped with Michelin Pilot Sport AS3+ @ 245-40-18 l KW V1 Coilovers in front l KW V1 springs w/ Bilstein B8 dampeners in rear l BMW Performance Rotors l UUC StrutBarbarian l Racing Dynamics Rear Strut Bar l Jim Conforti Shark Injector l Light Birch Interior Trim l Bimmian Celly Mount l M3 Trunk Mat l l e90 Performance E-Brake & Shift Knob l M3 Tri-Stitched Boots l AL Headlight Retrofit with ZKW Lenses l CobyWheel Wrap w/M3 Stitching l LCM sw 4.5 triple blink and rear fogs l Maple Interior Trim
Soldier
I'm currently running 83k right now. And, would the sensor show up on my dashboard?
Campieri
this is the warning light:
as for getting replacements there are tons of choices. use the affiliate link at the top of the page (or click here) and go to AutohausAZ. Pick your car, then go to > Brake & Wheel Hub > Brake Pad Set
under that page you should find BMW brake pad lubricant and 3 manufactures for pads (Pagid, Bosch & Mintex). If noise is the issue you're looking to kill and you're not tracking your car I would go with the Bosch QuietCast for $49.39 (either front or rear set, total of $100 for all 4 wheels)
you should get the lubricant either way, you'll use it eventually and besides it's only $1.56. You will need 2 per car.
If you're thinking of going for higher performance brake pads let us know so we can give you other ideas.
Capo di tutti capi
If that's the warning, new pads, and sensors need ordered.
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Call Me Dane l 2/2004 330i ZHP l 18x8 ET45 BBS CK's wrapped with Michelin Pilot Sport AS3+ @ 245-40-18 l KW V1 Coilovers in front l KW V1 springs w/ Bilstein B8 dampeners in rear l BMW Performance Rotors l UUC StrutBarbarian l Racing Dynamics Rear Strut Bar l Jim Conforti Shark Injector l Light Birch Interior Trim l Bimmian Celly Mount l M3 Trunk Mat l l e90 Performance E-Brake & Shift Knob l M3 Tri-Stitched Boots l AL Headlight Retrofit with ZKW Lenses l CobyWheel Wrap w/M3 Stitching l LCM sw 4.5 triple blink and rear fogs l Maple Interior Trim
Campieri
I was just showing him what the warning light would look like IF it did go off, but yes, you are correct as to new sensors needing to be ordered as well.Originally Posted by danewilson77
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