Front disc life - Page 2

**ayde_bury** · #11 (**permalink**) 18-07-2010, 11:35 AM

I may be wrong, but I though the R5x MINIs all had brake wear sensors in them?

**sef** · #12 (**permalink**) 18-07-2010, 11:37 AM

Yes they do... I'm now running Carbotech Bobcat pads so the sensors don't fit...

**Nik** · #13 (**permalink**) 18-07-2010, 11:38 AM

Toby,

My discs and pads lasted about 30k at the front. I replaced them with the JCW drilled and grooved discs with Mintex 1144 pads. Wouldn't really recommend the Mintex actually - would suggest to stick with the OEM pads which are Pagid I believe. The discs look nice but doubt they do much - clicky.

Next time round I'm going to stick to the same discs but have them coated by Nitrac, then a set of Carbotech pads.

Sensors ain't a problem, and they can be reset via the rev counter with no need to plug into diagnostics whatever BMW tell you.

**One Seven** · #14 (**permalink**) 18-07-2010, 11:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ayde_bury

I may be wrong, but I though the R5x MINIs all had brake wear sensors in them?

You are correct Ayde, however unlike the old days when I was a lad, discs are much thinner and lighter due to the use of ventilated discs so wear tolerances are much tighter so having to change both the discs and pads at the same time isn't unheard of. Also pads used to be made from nice environmentally friendly materials like asbestos which wasn't so harsh on the discs, it just made you extremely ill and is potentially fatal if you breathe it in!

boltonT · #15 (**permalink**) 18-07-2010, 02:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nik

Toby,

My discs and pads lasted about 30k at the front. I replaced them with the JCW drilled and grooved discs with Mintex 1144 pads. Wouldn't really recommend the Mintex actually - would suggest to stick with the OEM pads which are Pagid I believe. The discs look nice but doubt they do much - clicky.

Next time round I'm going to stick to the same discs but have them coated by Nitrac, then a set of Carbotech pads.

Sensors ain't a problem, and they can be reset via the rev counter with no need to plug into diagnostics whatever BMW tell you.

Thanks for the info Nik.
I think I may go with the JCW drilled and grooved discs but with OEM pads.

Where abouts did you get them changed?

**Nik** · #16 (**permalink**) 18-07-2010, 02:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boltonT

Thanks for the info Nik.
I think I may go with the JCW drilled and grooved discs but with OEM pads.

Where abouts did you get them changed?

I had a mate do them for £40 but I think that any place could do them. If you fit a new sensor then I can show you how to reset it.

boltonT · #17 (**permalink**) 18-07-2010, 02:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nik

I had a mate do them for £40 but I think that any place could do them. If you fit a new sensor then I can show you how to reset it.

Thanks Nik, I will get the sensor replaced at the same time so I'll come see you when I get them all swapped over.

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode