Brake pad change on E60 530

[Douglas]

Hi guys

I own a 2005 E60 530i. It recently had an oil service at BMW and the brake pads will need to be replaced in about 6 months before the next oil service becomes due.

I want to install the new brake pads myself in a few months time but am not sure if the onboard computer would need to be reset by BMW after my installing the new pads? The onboard computer estimates how much farther the car can be driven before the next brake pad change, based on the brake pad sensor I think?

Assuming the computer does need to be reset, I don't think BMW would be keen to reset it for me if I change the brake pads myself.

 

[jeff_denning]

1) Jack the corner and use a jackstand

2) There are two plastic plugs covering the two caliber bolts (on the back side of the caliper), which are 7MM hex (don't know what the files are talking about with a special BMW tool). Loosen those bolts, you don't need to pull them out all the way.

3) Gently remove the wear sensor by wiggling it off the pad. It is typically green, but just follow the small wire to the pad regardless of what color it may be.

4) Pop the spring clips off with a screwdriver. The fronts are a combination of unfinished metal and black painted metal. Push toward the rear of the car and they pop off. The rears are only unfinished metal. There is an arrow on those telling you which way to push them (I forget).

5) Before sliding the caliper off pull the caliper with hard steady pressure toward you (away from car) to push the piston back in, or use a caliper pusher if you have one.

6) Replace the pads, tighten the bolts, replace the plugs, replace the spring clips, replace the sensors. You're done.

As long as you don't start the car the ABS sensor's unplugged there shouldn't be any resets on the OBC needed. Might be mistaken though. If you're car is still under a MP I'd rather take it to a dealership, or ask them to just reset the brake replacement light.

 

[hoosain]

you can reset the time interval on your dasboard with the two buttons i have done it twice already