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    Default A couple of questions I need answered

    I recently ordered this piece from Bav auto. (Should be here thurs!)I was wondering if anyone ever replaced this and how would I go about doing so? I recently got into a fender bender and now it's all smashed up and shredded.

    Bumper Impact strips
    http://www.germanimportedparts.com/c...pactStrip.html

    Also, my OBC has been giving off a "brake linings" message. I checked the pads and they were fine. What could it be?

    That's it for now.

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    The brake lining message probably means the sensor has worn out. There's two of them on the car, I belive, one for the fronts and one for the rears. I think the sensor works by 'rubbing' against the rotor with the pads and will wear down along with the pads. Once they have worn out enough the sensor activates...or de-activates sending the 'brake linings' message. But if your pads are fine then nothing serious. May just mean the pads were replaced but not the sensor/s.

    Correct me if I'm wrong.

    Can't answer your other question because the link won't open for me.
    Ken, from Melbourne AUS.
    '89 535iA with a 5 speed swap.

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    pop them on to the clips.

    pad sensor fubared or a break in the wire usually where it goes through the driver front fender.

    Quote Originally Posted by Calico_NC
    I recently ordered this piece from Bav auto. (Should be here thurs!)I was wondering if anyone ever replaced this and how would I go about doing so? I recently got into a fender bender and now it's all smashed up and shredded.

    Bumper Impact strips
    http://www.germanimportedparts.com/cataloglookup/1993_BMW_535i(E34)_BodyParts_FrontSheetMetal,Bumpe r&Parts_FrontBumperImpactStrip.html

    Also, my OBC has been giving off a "brake linings" message. I checked the pads and they were fine. What could it be?

    That's it for now.
    95 E34 530I V2.37
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    To replace the bumper impact strips prise out the old ones from the front centre and then slide forward, this will release the wrap around sides. Installation is the reverse.

    I guess I am saying get your head around it on the old broken ones first.

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