BMW X1 Brake Pads: Specs, Fitment & Wear Symptoms
On the X1, once the first internal wear event triggers, the sensor genuinely cannot be reused, even if it still looks intact.
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OEM Part Number: confirm via VIN — front pads (aftermarket) Brembo P 06 092 / Bosch 0 986 494 736
| Front brake pads (aftermarket) | Brembo P 06 092 (129 x 64-71 x 18 mm, wear sensor prepared, TRW/Lucas/Girling system, WVA 22187/22188); Brembo P 06 093 (129 x 70-75 x 18 mm, wear sensor prepared, TRW/Lucas/Girling system, WVA 25617/25618); Brembo P 06 097 (115 x 91 x 15 mm, wear sensor prepared, Brembo system, WVA 22344); Bosch 0 986 494 736 (129 x 64-70.6 x 18.2 mm, wear contact excluded, WVA 25207); Bosch 0 986 494 940 (128.5 x 70.8-76.1 x 18.35 mm, wear sensor not stated, WVA 25617); TRW GDB2098 (129 x 70.4-75.4 x 18.5 mm, wear sensor prepared, TRW restriction); ATE 13.0460-2601.2 (129 x 70.1-75.1 x 18.5 mm, wear sensor prepared and not included, TRW/Lucas/Girling system); Textar 2561701 (129.2 x 70.1-74.6 x 18.6 mm, wear sensor prepared, TRW/Lucas/Girling system) |
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| Pad sizes & variants | Three sizes. 129 x 64-71 x 18 mm (smaller brakes; Brembo P 06 092, Bosch 0 986 494 736, Ferodo FDB4945, Ridex 402B1069), 129 x 70-75 x 18 mm (larger brakes; Brembo P 06 093, Bosch 0 986 494 940, TRW GDB2098, ATE 13.0460-2601.2, Textar 2561701) and 115 x 91 x 15 mm (Brembo-system calipers; Brembo P 06 097). |
| Genuine (OE) numbers quoted | None quoted in catalogue listings — order genuine pads against your VIN |
| Fitment notes | Sets are mostly only prepared for a wear sensor, so a contact is separate. Ferodo FDB4689 and FDB4945 have no fitting position stated. No Pagid, Mintex or Delphi sets are listed. |
BMW X1 Brake Pads: Brake Pads Are One of the Few Truly Universal Parts
Every version of the X1 uses brake pads that wear down through normal use — the only real variable is how quickly, which depends on engine, trim, and (where fitted) whether the car has any form of regenerative braking to ease the load.
BMW X1 Brake Pads: What They Do
Brake pads clamp against the discs to convert the car's momentum into heat, slowing it down. On any version of the X1 with hybrid assistance or regenerative braking, this system handles a meaningful share of everyday slowing, which can genuinely extend pad life compared with a purely petrol or diesel equivalent.
Common Sizes
| Higher-performance variants, front pad | Sized to match the 348mm disc/caliper on this tier. Pad size genuinely scales with engine output and trim on this model, not just the disc diameter — always confirm the exact pad against your VIN rather than assuming from generation alone. |
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| sDrive18d/xDrive18d, front pads | Genuinely a different, larger pad to match the 300mm disc/caliper on this higher tier — not interchangeable with the standard-tier pad on the same axle. |
| xDrive20d/sDrive20d, front pads | Genuinely a different, larger pad to match the 307mm disc/caliper on this higher tier — not interchangeable with the standard-tier pad on the same axle. |
| xDrive25d/25i, front pads | Genuinely a different, larger pad to match the 330mm disc/caliper on this higher tier — not interchangeable with the standard-tier pad on the same axle. |
| Rear pads, most variants | Sized to match the 280mm disc/caliper on this tier. Pad size genuinely scales with engine output and trim on this model, not just the disc diameter — always confirm the exact pad against your VIN rather than assuming from generation alone. |
BMW X1 Brake Pads: Watch: Replacing It
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A Genuinely Useful Piece of Context Worth Knowing About Wear Sensor Resets — BMW X1 Brake Pads
If a brake pad wear warning won't clear despite fitting new pads, this is genuinely worth knowing: the wear sensor works through internal electrical stages, and once the first wear event has genuinely occurred, the sensor cannot be reused or reset again, even if it still looks physically intact.
It's also genuinely worth knowing that aftermarket and budget sensors have been documented as genuinely hit and miss when it comes to resetting properly, worth sticking with a genuine sensor if you've had trouble.
BMW X1 Brake Pads: Wear Symptoms, DIY Difficulty & Aftermarket Advice
These are the same regardless of make or model — see our full Brake Pads Guide for warning signs to watch for, confirming fitment against your VIN, and R90-certified aftermarket brands worth trusting.
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