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Originally Posted by Theodore
Does anyone know if there is an exact equivalent to the OEM components for any of the following:
brake wear sensors? (PEX brand sensors?)
brake pads? (Textar T4165 pads?)
brake fluid? (identical to another ATE formula or is it custom made for BMW?)
other light bulbs?
thermostat?
rear wheel bearings? (they are stamped SKF brand, anyone know the part number?)
other suspension components?
belts?
hoses of any kind?
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Brake wear sensors: I have used multiple different brands such as Bowa, Vemo, Febi, Bremmen, and ATE. They are all identical other than different colors for some of the connectors or wires. It's a pretty simple part used by tons of BMWs so I would just get whatever is cheapest. Heck, local auto parts stores typically have them in stock or can get them within a day. I suspect BMW uses multiple suppliers since this is a common maintenance item for all of their cars.
Brake pads: Textar/Pagid and Jurid supply OEM pads to BMW. The specific ones you got from the factory versus the parts counter may vary, especially over the years. Front and rears might not even be the same supplier.
Brake fluid: OEM is probably Pentosin or Continental/ATE, both are huge OEM suppliers.