Brake Advice for Newbee

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Gash
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Post Wed Nov 08, 2006 10:00 pm

I've just entered the fold and bought a 325i Touring!

Need to replace the rear discs and pads. Can any one make any reccommendations? Will probably do the fronts at the same time.

To be honest I'm completely new to this scene and could do with some concise advice on pad choice too.

Thanks in advance.
jcjdavis1
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Post Wed Nov 08, 2006 11:13 pm

Hi and welcome somebody will be along with the relevant advice shortly.As for parts ECP or GSF are a good place to buy.Check their web sites.
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Brianmoooore
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Post Wed Nov 08, 2006 11:18 pm

"Best" quality of all from German,Swedish and French, or Eurocarparts. Don't forget the pad wear sensors as well, and buy yourself a Hayne's manual (1948) for advice on adjusting the handbrake mechanism.
The adjusters at the handbrake lever are to set the length of the cables, NOT to adjust the handbrake shoes.