HELP please

hdrewh · 11-30-2013, 11:44 AM

Replacing my brake pads for the first time, about to fit the new pads, HPS p/n HB551 F.748. Outboard pads pictured have those clips riveted to the back plate, my OEM pads *do not have* these clips and the pads won't fit properly with them. However they are otherwise the same exact shape and size as OEM.

2009 E90 328i, non-sport, built June 2009. Pretty sure I ordered the right p/n.

Any input appreciated.

Casca · 11-30-2013, 01:00 PM

Looks like HB551 is a p/n for a 335i.

hdrewh · 11-30-2013, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Casca

Looks like HB551 is a p/n for a 335i.

http://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-20...35-e9x-m3.aspx

My model/year is listed. Really confused about this.

Casca · 11-30-2013, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by hdrewh

http://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-20...35-e9x-m3.aspx

My model/year is listed. Really confused about this.

My bad, looks like that p/n supposedly fits a 335i and 328i.

I don't know what a 328i caliper looks like, but I swapped 335i calipers to my car and my pads had the clips as well. It took a bit of effort to get the clips to go in, but it wasn't too bad.

Is there nothing for the clips to go in to at all or does it just seem that the clips are too wide?

hdrewh · 11-30-2013, 01:43 PM

Nothing for them to go into at all. Calipers are def. not made for outboard pads with those clips. Might have to dremel them off, not thrilled about it.

Thanks.

1QuikWS6 · 11-30-2013, 02:25 PM

Ity seems to be a re-occurring theme with vendors specing 'correct' pads with clips on outboard pads where they don't belong...

When I bought my Akebono pads - all vendors spec'd out part number of pads for my 09' 328iX E92 that had the clips on the pads - my pads do NOT have the clips.

I ended up getting email confirmation from Akebono as to the correct pad part number without clips, showed it to the vendor, and bought the pads without clips - they were the correct pads.

Yes, you could dremel them off as some others have done, but I would just return them & get the pads without the clips...

hdrewh · 12-02-2013, 10:38 AM

Thanks to user jakuum for the PM, ultimately I just removed the clip by twisting and prying it away from the rivet. I don't expect any issues as the rivet is not a contact point for the pads. Just felt strange muscling a Chanelock pliers on a brake pad for a highly engineered German automobile.

Still waiting for a reply from Hawk on this question, as I know I ordered the right p/n.

Thanks for the replies.

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hdrewh Lieutenant 71 Rep 441 Posts Drives: '09 E90 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: New York iTrader: (3)	HELP please - DIY problem w/HPS pads Replacing my brake pads for the first time, about to fit the new pads, HPS p/n HB551 F.748. Outboard pads pictured have those clips riveted to the back plate, my OEM pads do not have these clips and the pads won't fit properly with them. However they are otherwise the same exact shape and size as OEM. 2009 E90 328i, non-sport, built June 2009. Pretty sure I ordered the right p/n. Any input appreciated. __________________ 2009 E90 328i Montego Blue, Black Leather, 6MT, ZPP, Logic 7, HD radio, CA, fold-down seats, PDC. ED pickup 6/12/2009 mods: Koni FSDs, Eibach Pro's, Sport/Heated Seats, BMW Perf. short shifter, M-tech shift knob/e-brake handle/steering wheel, split armrest, black grilles, 50% tint, 3M clear bra.
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Casca Captain 44 Rep 642 Posts Drives: E90 6MT Join Date: May 2010 Location: California iTrader: (0)	Looks like HB551 is a p/n for a 335i.
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hdrewh Lieutenant 71 Rep 441 Posts Drives: '09 E90 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: New York iTrader: (3)	Nothing for them to go into at all. Calipers are def. not made for outboard pads with those clips. Might have to dremel them off, not thrilled about it. Thanks. __________________ 2009 E90 328i Montego Blue, Black Leather, 6MT, ZPP, Logic 7, HD radio, CA, fold-down seats, PDC. ED pickup 6/12/2009 mods: Koni FSDs, Eibach Pro's, Sport/Heated Seats, BMW Perf. short shifter, M-tech shift knob/e-brake handle/steering wheel, split armrest, black grilles, 50% tint, 3M clear bra.
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hdrewh Lieutenant 71 Rep 441 Posts Drives: '09 E90 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: New York iTrader: (3)	Thanks to user jakuum for the PM, ultimately I just removed the clip by twisting and prying it away from the rivet. I don't expect any issues as the rivet is not a contact point for the pads. Just felt strange muscling a Chanelock pliers on a brake pad for a highly engineered German automobile. Still waiting for a reply from Hawk on this question, as I know I ordered the right p/n. Thanks for the replies. __________________ 2009 E90 328i Montego Blue, Black Leather, 6MT, ZPP, Logic 7, HD radio, CA, fold-down seats, PDC. ED pickup 6/12/2009 mods: Koni FSDs, Eibach Pro's, Sport/Heated Seats, BMW Perf. short shifter, M-tech shift knob/e-brake handle/steering wheel, split armrest, black grilles, 50% tint, 3M clear bra.
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