What disks/pads for my 325i Touring?

[Morat]

I've got the dreaded grinding noise up front....
The disks are probably OK for a bit longer but they've been on for a long time now. So, what would people recommend for a standard road car that gets "enthusiastic" use round the country roads of North Yorkshire? (I did manage to totally fade the last set once, but that was 4 up on a treasure hunt).

Boggo ECP? BMW parts? (cough) something tastier?
Thanks in advance....

Morat

[Grim_Reaper]

i dont know which ones to get (yet - im still learning ) but, may i suggest to replace both pads and disks, because if you replace the pads with part worn disks your pads will fade quickly again, then you will have to replace pads and disks again

[darkchild]

I've always used Jurid pads and disks (O.E.) from Motormec on mine. Quite a bit cheaper than my local $tealer.

[HairyScreech]

just about to put some new lockhead/delfi pads and discs onto the touring. rescued them from the breaker and there not even worn in yet, ill let you know if there any good, the ones we use on the landrovers at work are lockhead/delfi and they seem prety good.

[Morat]

From Motormec

Thank you for your enquiry, prices are below

Set of Front Pads £18.15
Sensor £3.60
Pair of front Vented Discs £35.02

All plus VAT and delivery (£75.73 total)

Sold!
Now I just need some help on fitting the things

[Grim_Reaper]

fitting is easy , there are 2 hex bolts behind the caliper, undo them then the caliper will fold backwords (away from the disk), "pry" the old pads out with a screw driver by pressing them away from the disk (doesnt matter if you damage the disk a little, your replacing it anyway), there should be a small sensor on one of the pads iirc, just un plug it and replace it with the new one, simple clip on jobby...then to remove the disk there should be a screw next to one of the wheel bolts/stud holes, undo this and pull the disk off
easy peasy

[darkchild]

From Motormec

Thank you for your enquiry, prices are below

Set of Front Pads £18.15
Sensor £3.60
Pair of front Vented Discs £35.02

All plus VAT and delivery (£75.73 total)

Sold!
Now I just need some help on fitting the things

Nice one! They are a really good bunch of lads there. All enthusiasts and really know their stuff. I've just ordered a load of bumper inserts/trim from them for tarting my 320i up.

[Morat]

fitting is easy , there are 2 hex bolts behind the caliper, undo them then the caliper will fold backwords (away from the disk), "pry" the old pads out with a screw driver by pressing them away from the disk (doesnt matter if you damage the disk a little, your replacing it anyway), there should be a small sensor on one of the pads iirc, just un plug it and replace it with the new one, simple clip on jobby...then to remove the disk there should be a screw next to one of the wheel bolts/stud holes, undo this and pull the disk off
easy peasy

Excellent!
Now when I'm found underneath a car next month, raving with hunger and thirst induced delirium muttering "its peasy peasy weasy" while I wave an adjustable spanner (bodgers wrench!) at the ambulance crew... you'll be giggling at the TV

[Grim_Reaper]

fitting is easy , there are 2 hex bolts behind the caliper, undo them then the caliper will fold backwords (away from the disk), "pry" the old pads out with a screw driver by pressing them away from the disk (doesnt matter if you damage the disk a little, your replacing it anyway), there should be a small sensor on one of the pads iirc, just un plug it and replace it with the new one, simple clip on jobby...then to remove the disk there should be a screw next to one of the wheel bolts/stud holes, undo this and pull the disk off
easy peasy

Excellent!
Now when I'm found underneath a car next month, raving with hunger and thirst induced delirium muttering "its peasy peasy weasy" while I wave an adjustable spanner (bodgers wrench!) at the ambulance crew... you'll be giggling at the TV

from personal experience i have figured that you should call 999 just before you start your work, that way they have time to arive to where you are =] lol

no but seriously, it really is very very easy

oh and an ajustable spanner is not required only a size 8 or a size 10 hex key on the end of a rachet (cant remember of the top of my head) , the small screw that holds the disk to the hub is usually a "star" or another hex/torx

good luck