How to change brake linings and wear sensor in BMW (For example, BMW E39)

Let’s take like the example BMW 5 series E39

First of all, car brakes are one of the most important operational safety features for your car.

Let’s get started

1. Select a flat surface and put the car in gear

2. open the brake fluid expansion tank under the hood and check level
need didnot close him

3. Loosen the bolts on the wheel

4. lift your car with via jack and put something for safety

5. Turn off bolts and remove a wheel

6. Remove the bracket with a screwdriver

7.On the back of the caliper there are guide bolts that secure the caliper, they are protected by caps (anthers), remove the caps

The same on the bottom of the caliper, pull out both plugs (anthers)

8. Disconnect the brake linings wear sensor

If you see this inscription on the dashboard, then do not be afraid to damage the sensor, it is already damaged and needs to be replaced.

The car has 2 sensors, one located on the front left axis of the car, the other on the rear right

9. Unscrew the caliper guides

10. Remove the caliper

11. Wipe brake cylinder; WD-40 can be applied

12. Pour a little engine oil under the cylinder with a syringe

13. Push the cylinder

14. Remove the brake disc and put on a new one.

15. Put brackets

16. Insert new linings

17. Put the caliper in place

18.Install a new sensor
It should be inserted into the lining like this

19.Secure the caliper with the guide bolts

20.Add maximum brake fluid to the brake fluid expansion tank

What linings and brake discs to buy for BMW?

We recommend ATE