Re:first timer at replacing front brake pads on 1988 528e

[LtWacko@xxxxxxx]

In a message dated 8/9/2002 12:05:11 AM Central Daylight Time, 
owner-bmw-digest@domain.elided writes:

> Question for Rodney: Other than being "complete" about the brake job,
> is there some reason the sensors should be replaced?  I didn't replace
> mine, but the pads I was replacing were OEM pads and almost new (I was
> trying to fix my squeel problem - and no, it didn't help).

Most of the time, the sensors become brittle from heat exposure, especially 
those inclined to track use.  Good to have a set of sensors on hand, but if 
you can reuse them - do.  If you do reuse them, the next time your brakes are 
due it is more than likely the sensors will be very brittle and you have a 
set of sensors now in hand.  

I am as cheap/economical as the next guy.  (Sometimes, TOO cheap!)  Just use 
common sense folks and of course, ask your friendly neighborhood digest  <8P  
  

Rodney

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