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Post Thu May 22, 2014 9:46 pm

How thick are the standard rear spring pads (new)?
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Post Thu May 22, 2014 9:47 pm

Upper and lower
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Post Thu May 22, 2014 11:54 pm

They come in three sizes I think there is a 3mm 5mm and 10mm from what I can remember and model spefic
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Post Fri May 23, 2014 12:18 am

for the rear, apparently upper is one size, not able to choose, rear is standard, 5mm, 7.5mm, 10mm, so need to know what the standard is
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Post Fri May 23, 2014 12:19 am

5, 7.5 and 10mm on realoem.

3mm front pads from e90/92.
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Post Fri May 23, 2014 12:41 am

Sanchez wrote:5, 7.5 and 10mm on realoem.

3mm front pads from e90/92.
i've got e36 m3 front set up so got 3mm for them.

rears lower option is 5, 7.5, 10mm, uppers don't state thickness
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Post Fri May 23, 2014 10:06 am

Upper and lower are both the same I though.
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Post Fri May 23, 2014 8:17 pm

Upper is one size, lower is variable, I've got a set of both at home ready to be fitted when I get time. 7.5mm is the standard for lower.
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Post Fri May 23, 2014 9:06 pm

There isn't a standard size, it depends on the market the car is for and the options fitted.
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