What is the purpose of a brake wear lead?

A brake wear lead is a small sensor that attaches to your brake pad. When the pad material wears down to a specific thickness, the lead makes contact with the rotor, triggering a warning light on your dashboard to alert you that the pads need replacement.

How do I know if I need to replace my brake wear leads?

You typically replace brake wear leads whenever you replace your brake pads, especially if the old pads were worn down to the point where the lead was making contact. If your brake warning light is on, it's a good indicator that the leads have done their job and need to be replaced along with the pads.

What vehicles do these EBC wear leads fit?

These specific EBC front brake wear leads, part number EFA043, are designed to fit the 1995-2001 BMW 740iL and the 1997-2001 BMW 740i.

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EBC 94-99 BMW M5 3.8 (E34) Front Wear Leads

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Brand: EBC
Part #: EFA043
UPC: 840655090199

EBC 94-99 BMW M5 3.8 (E34) Front Wear Leads

Name: EBC 94-99 BMW M5 3.8 (E34) Front Wear Leads
Brand: EBC
Price: 12.16 USD
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Fits 1995-2001 BMW 740iL. EBC front brake wear leads help prevent rotor damage by alerting you when pads are low.

Key Features

Fits 1995-2001 BMW 740iL and 1997-2001 BMW 740i.
EBC front brake wear leads help protect rotors from metal-to-metal contact.
Provides a warning when brake pads are worn down.
Helps prevent costly rotor damage.
Simple installation during brake pad replacement.

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Fits these vehicles

BMW 740i 1997-2001
BMW 740iL 1995-2001

Product Details

If you're working on the front brakes of your 1995-2001 BMW 740iL, these front brake wear leads from EBC are a smart addition. They're designed to give you an audible or visual warning when your brake pads are getting thin, preventing you from grinding metal-on-metal.

These leads are a simple but important part of your braking system. When the brake pad material wears down to a certain point, the lead makes contact with the rotor, triggering a warning light on your dashboard. This helps you know exactly when it's time to replace your pads before they cause more serious and costly damage to your rotors. They fit right into the existing brake pad hardware, making them straightforward to install during a brake job.