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	Check brake linings
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Check brake linings
Hi all,
Awesome to see the forum back up and running!!
My x has the message "check brake linings". They pads are fine!!
Any ideas?
			
			
									
						
			
						Awesome to see the forum back up and running!!
My x has the message "check brake linings". They pads are fine!!
Any ideas?
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Re: Check brake linings
No fella, they're not - check the inside one's. And welcome!
Here's a comparison with my inside one's... The outside one's looked fine!

			
			
									
						
			Here's a comparison with my inside one's... The outside one's looked fine!

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Re: Check brake linings
And as the message is up, you need to replace the sensor as well (a tenner).
			
			
									
						
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Re: Check brake linings
Tenner! Where'd you get that Indian Discount!!!! £12 to you buddy!
Cheque please!
			
			
									
						
			Cheque please!

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Re: Check brake linings
X5M F85,  Golf Clipper, Abarth 595 Competizioni, Jeep
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Re: Check brake linings
You'd never buy from eBay!
			
			
									
						
			 Scn Protect,Alarm Chirp,Ashtray del,Sub install,IV2,Screens,PS2 Media,Chrome rings,Schnitzer pedals,Reverse cam,Silver Grills,F/mirrors,Comp Spkrs,Heated S/W,20"168s,Splash scn,Arches,Remap,LED Tails,ACS Spoiler,'is' Bumper Trim,Rear heated seats,Rear blinds
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Re: Check brake linings
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Re: Check brake linings
Cheers guys, 
What do you reckon I should be paying for replacement pads supplied and fitted at a garage?
Cheers
			
			
									
						
			
						What do you reckon I should be paying for replacement pads supplied and fitted at a garage?
Cheers

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Re: Check brake linings
Which model X?
For a 3.0, £40 for the pads, £10 for the sensor (Sanj - )
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1 hour labour, so £60 or so.
			
			
									
						
			For a 3.0, £40 for the pads, £10 for the sensor (Sanj -
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 )1 hour labour, so £60 or so.
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Re: Check brake linings
It's an x5 3.0i 53 plate pre facelift
			
			
									
						
			
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Re: Check brake linings
Just had my front pads replaced this week got pads from GSF £56 sensor £7 
fitted my Nigel at Moseley Motorsport Telford £40.
BMW doing special at moment £149.
Mick
			
			
									
						
			fitted my Nigel at Moseley Motorsport Telford £40.
BMW doing special at moment £149.
Mick

 
							
