Our 2010 BMW X5 35d gets needed rear brakes and rotors
Posted By RichC on October 28, 2025
Last weekend was all about some needed maintenance on my 2010 BMW X5 35d. The ‘nag’ has been on for the last 500 miles or so and 
that the sensor on the rear brakes is making contact with the rotor. This usually means at least the right rear brake pads are worn pretty thin. What didn’t know was that the left rear pad was really worn thin (image right).
So I ordered a Detroit Axle kit on Amazon and started taking things apart on Saturday. What I didn’t know was that the sensor was not included in the kit (should have read closer) and so need to order the sensor separately for hopefully a Monday delivery – and will take the right rear apart again to wire in the sensor when it arrives.
For now, just knowing the brakes are back and that there are both new pads and rotors on the rear for less than $150 (after necessary sensor arrives) and a little enjoyable work in the garage is a good feeling. Time for an oil and air filter change (and wow, has the cost of 7 quarts of Euro spec oil gone up again)!
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