New Front Brake Pads

Balster · 09-10-2015, 06:08 AM

The car is showing that some new front brake pads are required in approx 4300 miles - fair enough. In previous cars that I have had, I have always changed the discs too. What are peoples thoughts on the F10: New discs, or remain with the same discs when putting new pads on?

New fitted front pads from a BMW specialist are only £183. So not going to break the bank with new pads.

Cheers.

gtthree · 09-10-2015, 07:26 AM

Hi

This is a timely thread as I was about to ask about alternative pads and discs front and rear rather than BMW OEM.
I'm seeking out good quality alternatives for a 530d F10 2010 model - I can find Brembo pads for the F10 but I've yet to locate discs.
If anyone can recommend high quality brakes and discs that would be appreciated.

For your car I can see that BMW pads fitted are around £213 - whether your discs need replaced or not will be dependent upon usage/mileage but they should last at least for two sets of pads. For the additional £30 you keep full BMW service history. You could always ask the dealer to match the independent.

The Beast · 09-10-2015, 09:14 AM

No need to change disks if it's the first pad change, as quoted above you get at least two pad changes out of them...

HighlandPete · 09-12-2015, 03:07 AM

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Originally Posted by The Beast

No need to change disks if it's the first pad change, as quoted above you get at least two pad changes out of them...

Wish that was the case up here. Many users will have new discs and pads ahead of pads wearing out. That will likely be the case in my F11, disc corrosion will cause a need for new discs well before the pads are down.

HighlandPete

The Beast · 09-12-2015, 04:11 AM

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Originally Posted by HighlandPete

Wish that was the case up here. Many users will have new discs and pads ahead of pads wearing out. That will likely be the case in my F11, disc corrosion will cause a need for new discs well before the pads are down.

HighlandPete

Sounds expensive

Sailorbaz · 09-13-2015, 03:58 PM

This is a timely thread indeed as my discs appear to have had a hard life before I owned the car. Anyone had a quote for discs and pads supplied only from BMW?

What about OEM from ECP or GSF and the likes? May go and look now.

Sailorbaz · 09-13-2015, 05:37 PM

New ATE Discs F+R and Pagid Pads (Both OEM iirc) for £414 from ECP.

The Beast · 09-14-2015, 01:27 AM

I've tried the disks and pads from ECP previously and wasn't happy with them, pads kept squealing (despite being removed and refitted twice) and the disks warped very quickly. However this was on an E46 I had some years back...

You sure that they are OEM and not OR?

warmshed · 04-10-2016, 06:59 AM

I have used EBC discs and pads on my Audi TT and on the rear pads of my 520D, very pleased with them. They do various grade but I just use the oem spec ones. Very easy to fit and reset the codes. Anyone with the minimum of mechanical knowledge can fit them.

gtthree · 04-10-2016, 03:34 PM

Hi

I eventually ordered genuine discs and pads from Germany for my F10 530d.

They cost c£360 delivered, when I purchased at the start of April 2016. And included the wear indicator cable.

I purchased them from ebay:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1517993511...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

the seller was: langeautoteile

He has a shop on there and sells genuine BMW parts and alternatives. The delivery was very good, less than a week.

The part numbers for those of you with a F10 530D are:
Discs - 34 11 6 775 277
Pads - 34 11 6 850 885
Wear sensor - 34 35 6 791 958 (this part supplied by Langautoteile was not genuine BMW)

I also separately ordered new disc retaining bolts and wear sensor from Costwold BMW before I received the discs, pads and unexpected wear sensor from Germany.
Disc bolt part number - 34 21 1 161 806.
These cost roughly £1 each and you will need four.
The genuine wear sensor part is - 34 35 6 791 958 and costs roughly £27 from Cotwold.

The pads upon inspection are actually manufactured by Jurid but marked as BMW and in a genuine BMW box.

All in it will cost me £364 + fitting to replace the front discs, pads and wear sensor. I've yet to have them fitted but I'll be using TGMSport in Fleet who will also be able to reset idrive service indicator.

BMW dealerships in Edinburgh and the South East have quoted me £730-£750.

Hope this helps.

Piers · 04-10-2016, 03:58 PM

Same here, been quoted £242 for front pads fully fitted whilst I wait, I think it is worth the little extra to keep it with BMW, then I throw it back at them if it isn't perfect and they sort it!

un1eash · 04-11-2016, 09:33 AM

Problem with BMW pads are they are so dirty, i've never seen pads throw out so much dust before.

Piers · 04-11-2016, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by un1eash

Problem with BMW pads are they are so dirty, i've never seen pads throw out so much dust before.

Well you hadn't tried Carbon Lorraine's then, now they can throw out some dust, but the bite, the bite, absolutely sensational!

Martin2C · 04-18-2016, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by un1eash

Problem with BMW pads are they are so dirty, i've never seen pads throw out so much dust before.

I agree, all 3 of mine have been the same and it drives me mad. Our other car s driven a bit harder and generates nowhere near as much brake dust.

IanS100 · 04-18-2016, 10:21 PM

It's a shame it doesn't cling to the pads with as much tenacity as it clings to the wheels because it can be murder to clean off if it's been left for a few days

suj999 · 04-24-2016, 03:58 AM

I got a set of Meyle rear pads for my F10, been over 6 months now. The disc didn't need changing as the wear wasn't much.

Pads cost me £20 from online shop. So far minimal wear and no noise or squeak.
German car parts. CO.UK I think the name of the online store.

BMW Steve · 04-27-2016, 05:20 AM

I recently replaced the front discs and pads on my F07GT, same part numbers as the F10 & F11

I used Brembo discs and pads, very easy job to do, also replaced the pad ware sensor as well, and then reset the I Drive, again that is easy to do using the reset button, just make sure the hand break is off when resetting.

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Balster Captain 109 Rep 628 Posts Drives: BMW G30 530d MSport xDrive Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Leeds iTrader: (0)	New Front Brake Pads The car is showing that some new front brake pads are required in approx 4300 miles - fair enough. In previous cars that I have had, I have always changed the discs too. What are peoples thoughts on the F10: New discs, or remain with the same discs when putting new pads on? New fitted front pads from a BMW specialist are only £183. So not going to break the bank with new pads. Cheers. __________________ G30 530d M Sport xdrive, Adaptive Drive and with all of the important options.
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gtthree Private First Class 44 Rep 196 Posts Drives: F10 530d Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Hi This is a timely thread as I was about to ask about alternative pads and discs front and rear rather than BMW OEM. I'm seeking out good quality alternatives for a 530d F10 2010 model - I can find Brembo pads for the F10 but I've yet to locate discs. If anyone can recommend high quality brakes and discs that would be appreciated. For your car I can see that BMW pads fitted are around £213 - whether your discs need replaced or not will be dependent upon usage/mileage but they should last at least for two sets of pads. For the additional £30 you keep full BMW service history. You could always ask the dealer to match the independent. Last edited by gtthree; 09-10-2015 at 01:05 PM..
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The Beast Lieutenant Colonel 268 Rep 1,597 Posts Drives: VW Transporter Sportline Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Wolverhampton iTrader: (0)	No need to change disks if it's the first pad change, as quoted above you get at least two pad changes out of them... __________________ Current: VW Transporter Sportline, F48 X1 20i M Sport. Previous: F10 530d M Sport, W176 A200 CDI AMG Evolution, E70 X5 3.0 SD M Sport, F20 120d M Sport, E81 120d M Sport, E46 325i M Sport, E46 318ci & Many Others...
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Sailorbaz Private 9 Rep 79 Posts Drives: 2014 F10 M5 & 2004 M3 CSL Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Northern Ireland iTrader: (0)	This is a timely thread indeed as my discs appear to have had a hard life before I owned the car. Anyone had a quote for discs and pads supplied only from BMW? What about OEM from ECP or GSF and the likes? May go and look now. __________________ 2004 M3 CSL with Supersprint and 2013 F10 520d Worldwide M3 CSL Register based in the UK
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Sailorbaz Private 9 Rep 79 Posts Drives: 2014 F10 M5 & 2004 M3 CSL Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Northern Ireland iTrader: (0)	New ATE Discs F+R and Pagid Pads (Both OEM iirc) for £414 from ECP. __________________ 2004 M3 CSL with Supersprint and 2013 F10 520d Worldwide M3 CSL Register based in the UK
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The Beast Lieutenant Colonel 268 Rep 1,597 Posts Drives: VW Transporter Sportline Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Wolverhampton iTrader: (0)	I've tried the disks and pads from ECP previously and wasn't happy with them, pads kept squealing (despite being removed and refitted twice) and the disks warped very quickly. However this was on an E46 I had some years back... You sure that they are OEM and not OR? __________________ Current: VW Transporter Sportline, F48 X1 20i M Sport. Previous: F10 530d M Sport, W176 A200 CDI AMG Evolution, E70 X5 3.0 SD M Sport, F20 120d M Sport, E81 120d M Sport, E46 325i M Sport, E46 318ci & Many Others... Last edited by The Beast; 09-14-2015 at 01:28 AM.. Reason: Updated
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warmshed New Member 3 Rep 23 Posts Drives: bmw 520D 2012 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: essex iTrader: (0)	I have used EBC discs and pads on my Audi TT and on the rear pads of my 520D, very pleased with them. They do various grade but I just use the oem spec ones. Very easy to fit and reset the codes. Anyone with the minimum of mechanical knowledge can fit them.
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gtthree Private First Class 44 Rep 196 Posts Drives: F10 530d Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Hi I eventually ordered genuine discs and pads from Germany for my F10 530d. They cost c£360 delivered, when I purchased at the start of April 2016. And included the wear indicator cable. I purchased them from ebay: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1517993511...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT the seller was: langeautoteile He has a shop on there and sells genuine BMW parts and alternatives. The delivery was very good, less than a week. The part numbers for those of you with a F10 530D are: Discs - 34 11 6 775 277 Pads - 34 11 6 850 885 Wear sensor - 34 35 6 791 958 (this part supplied by Langautoteile was not genuine BMW) I also separately ordered new disc retaining bolts and wear sensor from Costwold BMW before I received the discs, pads and unexpected wear sensor from Germany. Disc bolt part number - 34 21 1 161 806. These cost roughly £1 each and you will need four. The genuine wear sensor part is - 34 35 6 791 958 and costs roughly £27 from Cotwold. The pads upon inspection are actually manufactured by Jurid but marked as BMW and in a genuine BMW box. All in it will cost me £364 + fitting to replace the front discs, pads and wear sensor. I've yet to have them fitted but I'll be using TGMSport in Fleet who will also be able to reset idrive service indicator. BMW dealerships in Edinburgh and the South East have quoted me £730-£750. Hope this helps. Last edited by gtthree; 04-10-2016 at 04:04 PM..
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Piers Captain 36 Rep 619 Posts Drives: 2017 F10 535d M-Sport Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Sussex, UK iTrader: (0)	Same here, been quoted £242 for front pads fully fitted whilst I wait, I think it is worth the little extra to keep it with BMW, then I throw it back at them if it isn't perfect and they sort it! __________________ 2017 F10 535d MSport Auto - Mineral Grey - Oyster leather - 19" 351M's - Pro Media - Enhanced bluetooth - MSport rear spoiler - Sun protection glass - Harman Kardon Hifi - Multi Function Display - Ambient Lighting - Folding mirrors - Sunroof - LED adaptive headlights
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un1eash Captain 500 Rep 969 Posts Drives: M235i Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Midlands, UK iTrader: (0)	Problem with BMW pads are they are so dirty, i've never seen pads throw out so much dust before.
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IanS100 Major General 136 Rep 5,050 Posts Drives: 520d F10 LCI M Sport Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Southport UK iTrader: (0)	It's a shame it doesn't cling to the pads with as much tenacity as it clings to the wheels because it can be murder to clean off if it's been left for a few days
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suj999 Private First Class 9 Rep 141 Posts Drives: F06 640d M Sport, F10 520d SE Join Date: May 2014 Location: Essex, UK iTrader: (0)	I got a set of Meyle rear pads for my F10, been over 6 months now. The disc didn't need changing as the wear wasn't much. Pads cost me £20 from online shop. So far minimal wear and no noise or squeak. German car parts. CO.UK I think the name of the online store.
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BMW Steve Captain 115 Rep 968 Posts Drives: F11 535D & e93 335i Highline Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Witlshire UK iTrader: (0)	I recently replaced the front discs and pads on my F07GT, same part numbers as the F10 & F11 I used Brembo discs and pads, very easy job to do, also replaced the pad ware sensor as well, and then reset the I Drive, again that is easy to do using the reset button, just make sure the hand break is off when resetting.
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