EBC EFA179 BMW Rear Brake Pad Wear Sensor Lead for TRW Rear Calipers
Keep your BMW’s brake warning system accurate and reliable with the EBC EFA179 rear brake pad wear sensor. This genuine EBC Brakes wear indicator lead is designed for BMW models equipped with TRW rear calipers, delivering OE-quality fitment, precise pad wear monitoring and plug-and-play installation. If your brake warning light has illuminated, the original sensor has likely been tripped and must be replaced when fitting new rear pads. The EFA179 is the correct rear axle brake pad sensor lead for the BMW applications listed below.
- Part number: EBC-EFA179 Also searched as: EFA179
- Application: BMW rear brake pad wear sensor for TRW rear calipers
- Function: Brake pad wear indicator resets the brake warning light once installed with new pads
- Compatibility: BMW 5 Series G30 G31, 7 Series G11 G12, 8 Series G14 G15 G16, M5 F90, M8 F91 F92 F93 see full list below
- Fitment position: Rear one sensor is enough for one rear pad set
Why choose the EBC EFA179 brake wear sensor for your BMW
- Direct-fit, OEM-quality BMW rear brake pad sensor lead built to match the factory connector and harness length
- Accurate wear detection to protect discs and pads and keep your brake warning light working as intended
- Plug-and-play installation with TRW rear calipers no splicing, no hassle
- Durable construction that stands up to heat, road grime and daily UK driving
- Trusted by Nforcd we fit these on customer BMWs and feedback has been consistently positive
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What you get
- 1 x EBC rear brake pad wear sensor lead EBC-EFA179 for one rear pad set
Fitting and support
Want it fitted properly the first time Contact Nforcd in Warwickshire for professional installation. Request a quote at Sales@nforcd.com.
Compatibility
| Model | Sub-Model | Engine | BHP | Year | Position |
| 5 Series (G30) | 518 | 2.0 TD | 150 | 2018-2020 | Rear |
| 5 Series (G30) | 520 | 2.0 Turbo | 163 | 2017-2020 | Rear |
| 5 Series (G30) | 520 | 2.0 Turbo | 184 | 2017- | Rear |
| 5 Series (G30) | 520 | 2.0 Turbo | 211 | 2017-2020 | Rear |
| 5 Series (G30) | 520 | 2.0 TD | 190 | 2017- | Rear |
| 5 Series (G30) | 525 | 2.0 TD | 231 | 2017-2020 | Rear |
| 5 Series (G30) | 530e | 2.0 Turbo and Electric | 252+95 | 2017- | Rear |
| 5 Series (G30) | 530 | 2.0 Turbo | 252 | 2017- | Rear |
| 5 Series (G30) | 530 | 3.0 TD | 265 | 2017-2020 | Rear |
| 5 Series (G30) | 530 | 3.0 TD and Electric | 286 | 2020- | Rear |
| 5 Series (G30) | 540 | 3.0 Turbo | 340 | 2017- | Rear |
| 5 Series (G30) | 540 | 3.0 TD | 320 | 2017- | Rear |
| 5 Series (xDrive G30) | 520 | 2.0 TD | 190 | 2017- | Rear |
| 5 Series (xDrive G30) | 530e | 2.0 Turbo and Electric | 252+95 | 2017- | Rear |
| 5 Series (xDrive G30) | 530 | 2.0 Turbo | 252 | 2017- | Rear |
| 5 Series (xDrive G30) | 530 | 3.0 TD | 265 | 2017-2020 | Rear |
| 5 Series (xDrive G30) | 530 | 3.0 TD and Electric | 286 | 2020- | Rear |
| 5 Series (xDrive G30) | 540 | 3.0 Turbo | 340 | 2017- | Rear |
| 5 Series (xDrive G30) | 540 | 3.0 TD | 320 | 2017- | Rear |
| 5 Series (xDrive G30) | M550 | 4.4 Twin Turbo | 462 | 2017- | Rear |
| 5 Series (xDrive G30) | M550D | 3.0 Quad TD | 400 | 2017- | Rear |
| 5 Series (G31) | 518 | 2.0 TD | 150 | 2017-2020 | Rear |
| 5 Series (G31) | 520 | 2.0 Turbo | 184 | 2017-2020 | Rear |
| 5 Series (G31) | 520 | 2.0 Turbo | 211 | 2017-2020 | Rear |
| 5 Series (G31) | 520 | 2.0 Turbo and Electric | 184 | 2020- | Rear |
| 5 Series (G31) | 520 | 2.0 TD | 163 | 2017-2019 | Rear |
| 5 Series (G31) | 520 | 2.0 TD | 190 | 2017- | Rear |
| 5 Series (G31) | 525 | 2.0 TD | 231 | 2017-2020 | Rear |
| 5 Series (G31) | 530 | 2.0 Turbo | 252 | 2017- | Rear |
| 5 Series (G31) | 530 | 3.0 TD | 265 | 2017-2020 | Rear |
| 5 Series (G31) | 530 | 3.0 TD and Electric | 286 | 2020- | Rear |
| 5 Series (G31) | 540 | 3.0 Turbo | 340 | 2017- | Rear |
| 5 Series (G31) | 540 | 3.0 TD | 320 | 2017- | Rear |
| 5 Series (xDrive G31) | 520 | 2.0 TD | 190 | 2017- | Rear |
| 5 Series (xDrive G31) | 530 | 2.0 Turbo | 252 | 2017- | Rear |
| 5 Series (xDrive G31) | 530 | 3.0 TD | 265 | 2017-2020 | Rear |
| 5 Series (xDrive G31) | 530 | 3.0 TD and Electric | 286 | 2020- | Rear |
| 5 Series (xDrive G31) | 540 | 3.0 Turbo | 340 | 2017- | Rear |
| 5 Series (xDrive G31) | 540 | 3.0 TD | 320 | 2017- | Rear |
| 7 Series (G11) | 725 | 2.0 TD | 231 | 2015- | Rear |
| 7 Series (G11) | 730 | 2.0 Turbo | 258 | 2015- | Rear |
| 7 Series (G11) | 730 | 3.0 TD | 265 | 2015- | Rear |
| 7 Series (G11) | 740e | 2.0 Turbo and Electric | 326 | 2016-2019 | Rear |
| 7 Series (G11) | 740 | 3.0 TD | 320 | 2016- | Rear |
| 7 Series (G11) | 740 | 3.0 Turbo | 326 | 2015- | Rear |
| 7 Series (G11) | 745e | 3.0 Turbo and Electric | 394 | 2019- | Rear |
| 7 Series (G11) | 750 | 3.0 Quad TD | 400 | 2016- | Rear |
| 7 Series (G11) | 750 | 4.4 Twin Turbo | 450 | 2016- | Rear |
| 7 Series (xDrive G11) | 730 | 3.0 TD | 265 | 2015- | Rear |
| 7 Series (xDrive G11) | 740e | 2.0 Turbo and Electric | 326 | 2016-2019 | Rear |
| 7 Series (xDrive G11) | 740 | 3.0 Turbo | 326 | 2015- | Rear |
| 7 Series (xDrive G11) | 740 | 3.0 TD | 320 | 2016- | Rear |
| 7 Series (xDrive G11) | 745e | 3.0 Turbo and Electric | 394 | 2019- | Rear |
| 7 Series (xDrive G11) | 750 | 4.4 Twin Turbo | 450 | 2016- | Rear |
| 7 Series (xDrive G11) | 750 | 3.0 Quad TD | 400 | 2016- | Rear |
| 7 Series (G12) | 730 | 2.0 Turbo | 258 | 2015- | Rear |
| 7 Series (G12) | 730 | 3.0 TD | 265 | 2015- | Rear |
| 7 Series (G12) | 740e | 2.0 Turbo and Electric | 326 | 2016-2019 | Rear |
| 7 Series (G12) | 740 | 3.0 TD | 320 | 2016- | Rear |
| 7 Series (G12) | 740 | 3.0 Turbo | 326 | 2015- | Rear |
| 7 Series (G12) | 745e | 3.0 Turbo and Electric | 394 | 2019- | Rear |
| 7 Series (G12) | 750 | 3.0 Quad TD | 400 | 2016- | Rear |
| 7 Series (G12) | 750 | 4.4 Twin Turbo | 450 | 2016- | Rear |
| 7 Series (xDrive G12) | 730 | 3.0 TD | 265 | 2015- | Rear |
| 7 Series (xDrive G12) | 740e | 2.0 Turbo and Electric | 326 | 2016-2019 | Rear |
| 7 Series (xDrive G12) | 740 | 3.0 Turbo | 326 | 2015- | Rear |
| 7 Series (xDrive G12) | 740 | 3.0 TD | 320 | 2016- | Rear |
| 7 Series (xDrive G12) | 745e | 3.0 Turbo and Electric | 394 | 2019- | Rear |
| 7 Series (xDrive G12) | 750 | 4.4 Twin Turbo | 450 | 2016- | Rear |
| 7 Series (xDrive G12) | 750 | 3.0 Quad TD | 400 | 2016- | Rear |
| 7 Series (xDrive G12) | M760 | 6.6 Twin Turbo | 609 | 2016- | Rear |
| 8 Series (Convertible G14) | 840 | 3.0 Turbo | 340 | 2019- | Rear |
| 8 Series (Convertible G14) | 840d | 3.0 TD | 320 | 2018- | Rear |
| 8 Series (Convertible G14) | M850 | 4.4 Twin Turbo | 530 | 2018- | Rear |
| 8 Series (Coupe G15) | 840 | 3.0 Turbo | 340 | 2019- | Rear |
| 8 Series (Coupe G15) | 840d | 3.0 TD | 320 | 2018- | Rear |
| 8 Series (Coupe G15) | M850 | 4.4 Twin Turbo | 530 | 2018- | Rear |
| 8 Series (Gran Coupe G16) | 840 | 3.0 Turbo | 340 | 2019- | Rear |
| 8 Series (Gran Coupe G16) | 840d | 3.0 TD | 320 | 2019- | Rear |
| 8 Series (Gran Coupe G16) | M850 | 4.4 Twin Turbo | 530 | 2019- | Rear |
| M5 | F90 | 4.4 Twin Turbo | 600 | 2018- | Rear |
| M5 Competition | F90 | 4.4 Twin Turbo | 625 | 2018- | Rear |
| M8 Coupe | F92 | 4.4 Twin Turbo | 600 | 2019- | Rear |
| M8 Competition Coupe | F92 | 4.4 Twin Turbo | 625 | 2019- | Rear |
| M8 Convertible | F91 | 4.4 Twin Turbo | 600 | 2019- | Rear |
| M8 Competition Convertible | F91 | 4.4 Twin Turbo | 625 | 2019- | Rear |
| M8 Gran Coupe | F93 | 4.4 Twin Turbo | 600 | 2019- | Rear |
| M8 Competition Gran Coupe | F93 | 4.4 Twin Turbo | 625 | 2019- | Rear |
Compatibility Check
We run a fitment check before dispatch. Enter your UK registration or the last 7 digits of your VIN at checkout and we will confirm the EBC EFA179 rear brake wear sensor suits your BMW and TRW rear calipers.
Part Number
EBC-EFA179
More Information
Manufactured by
EBC Brakes
EAN
5050953865817
Warranty
EBC one year or 10,000 miles warranty
Order with confidence
Nforcd supplies performance car parts to enthusiasts who want reliability and perfect fit. The EBC EFA179 BMW rear brake pad wear sensor lead is a proven, cost-effective replacement that keeps your dash warning system working and protects your braking investment. Add to basket today or contact Sales@nforcd.com for expert advice and fitting in Warwickshire.