►This instructional DIY covers two jobs—BMW F30 brake pad replacement and BMW F30 brake disc or rotor replacement. Both of these jobs are being performed on a BMW 328i xDrive with the standard brake caliper set up.
Today, Gareth Foley, FCP Euro’s BMW Catalog Manager, replaces the dusty OEM BMW pads with TRW Ultra Ceramic brake pads paired with Zimmerman rotors on this 328i xDrive. The TRW pads offer comparable stopping power to the OEM pads while being both quieter and less dusty.
Follow along as Gareth takes us through the step-by-step process of replacing your BMW F30 brake pads and discs with minimal tools.
Read this DIY on our blog: https://blog.fcpeuro.com/how-to-replace-bmw-f30-rear-brake-pads-rotors
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Quad Piston Brake Caliper Compressor – Lisle 29100 –
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00:00 – Intro And Job Overview
00:44 – Tools Needed
01:41 – Safely Secure Car in The Air And Remove The Wheel
02:30 – Remove Anti-Rattle Clip
02:55 – Remove Rotor Set Screw
03:28 – Remove Guide Pin Bushing Caps and The Pins
03:50 – Remove Pad Wear Sensor
03:55 – Remove Caliper
04:10 – Remove Caliper Carrier Bracket
04:20 – Remove Rotor
05:00 – Clean Wheel Hub Surface and Caliper Carrier Bracket
05:49 – Compress Caliper Piston
06:42 – Install Your New Zimmerman Rotor and Set Screw
07:11 – Reinstall Caliper Carrier Bracket
07:45 – Install New Pad Wear Sensor Into New Pad
08:12 – Install Pad Into Caliper
08:24 – Install Brake Pad Onto Carrier & Caliper Back Onto Caliper Carrier
08:40 – Install Caliper Guide Pins and Torque Them
09:12 – Install Anti-Rattle Clip onto Caliper
09:55 – Re-Route Pad Wear Sensor & Plug Into Connector
13:10 – Reinstall Wheel
13:21 – Conclusion – Thanks For Watching!
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Hey I'm replacing discs and pads today on all wheels. However I didn't buy new sensors because I didn't know it was needed. Everything is closed today so I can't buy any. Do I need to buy new ones or will it work anyways? Thank you!
Hey I have a 428i gran coupe 2015, love the vids man! Crazy!! If I just need my brake pads replaced, should I replace everything along with it?
How could you compress the caliper piston without that tool.. does bleeding it make it easier? And how would you get pressure back?
I have a 2014 f31 320D, would these discs fit my car?
Before I attempt a complete 4 wheel rotor / pad change do I need to buy a specific piston rewind tool or would a standard rewind tool be sufficient with the old pad still in place? Is the piston screwed back or just pushed back ? Last time I did this job 30 years ago I used a small pice of wood against the old pad. I have standard single piston calipers.
the caliper carrier bolts are bitch getting off. i can't use impact due to car on the jack, no space whatsoever, should I have removed the plastic cover under the driveshaft or control arm ( whatever it call) . thanks
Could you clarify something for me please? The front caliper bolts are tightened to 110 Nm (Watched your previous vid on the topic). For this vid, at the start you say you need a torque wrench capable of 110 Nm but then you do the rear caliper bolts to 50 Nm plus 90 degrees. Is the rear specifically different to the front? Good vids though – will be using them shortly to do front and rear pads and rotors on 220i.
is it necessary to do a brake bleed after changing brakepads or even brake callipers?
Good morning how are guys?
I have a question, my car bmw 428i grancoupe running smoothly almost 5k after service at bmw dealer but after DYI replacement brake and rotors (oem) and aftermarket sensor the drivetrain malfunction popping up on the screen.
Actually I restart the car and it won’t go out then I just hit the OK button on screen then back home safety. So it cause of sensor or something happens on engine?(n20)
quick question, the rear anti rattle clip you have for the 428i xdrive has a bmw logo solid looking piece in the middle, do you use 4 of the front ones or are they interchangeable?
…yeah! Tires are next!
How does every F30 rear brake job you do not have an electronic parking brake? Seeing a rear brake job with an EPB would be helpful.
can you guys do a video on b8.5 s4/s5 motor mount install?
Hey Gareth! Love watching your videos. I have a a BMW 2013 550i GT with 64km. Wondering what code reading device would be great to have and would be able to retract the Parking break actuator?
Garth, Did I miss something? I didn't see you apply any lube/paste on the slide points of the pads/caliper. Is this not needed or recommended?