Remember when UA-cam videos like this didn't exist? Yeah, sure you do! So, I decided to do this myself after coming across this video several weeks ago. Can I tell you, I am glad I decided to do this myself! you saved me a lot of money! Apart from the money saved, there is no better feeling than the trust you have in the mechanic because the mechanic is YOU! If I could give you a thousand likes, I would give you twice that! I have already sent this link to several friends who have expressed interest in doing this after seeing how great mine came out! I will tell you, it wasn't easy to do, but it was done properly and that is what counts the most! A million thanks, brother!
@@fcpeuro Oh yeah! You helped tremendously indeed. I also have to say to people out there who are questioning their abilities or can't handle repair costs...There are alternatives to high cost auto repairs. People just have to be willing to watch videos like this and put in the time and effort. In fact, I have always been ok with car repairs but after buy my E90, I questioned whether I could even change the oil. I am so confident in my ability to move around and underneath my car now that I will now take any money I would have spent on a mechanic and purchase tools instead! Tools that will last a lifetime and contribute towards all of my repair jobs!. My next job will be swapping out the calipers for some really cool fancy ones. In fact, I have already purchased them at a great price but I will put them on when the weather gets better. Thanks again, brother! BIG THUMBS UP!!!
Appreciate the terrific (and thorough) video! Used it today to do the job on my 2009 328xi, and the only thing I'd add is a hint regarding a mysterious scratching/mild grinding sound that occurred after I finished one side and pulled the car out of the driveway so that I could turn it around to do the other side.. I took the wheel off twice, thinking that perhaps the dust shield was contacting the wheel or rotor before realizing that it was the parking brake that had not seated correctly. When I gave the handle a few pulls while driving slowly down my block, the assembly re-seated in the new rotor and the sound went away. The other helpful hint I've got is something I learned from my best friend, who showed up just before I began the second side. I had mentioned to him that it was difficult tugging the old rotor off the parking brake shoes. He suggested I spin the rotor while pulling it off, and that worked like a charm after it initially got hung up on the shoes. Other than those few "hiccups," the job went very smoothly and I have your video to thank for it ... so THANKS! ;-) Steve
I usually don’t leave comments but this page is FANTASTIC!! I love how they take time to show every step clearly and say what tools you need 👍 been very successful doing my projects on my e92 and they have amazing prices on quality parts!
Great Video. I've never used the caliper lub before. Replacement brakes on a BMW are usually noisy but after replacing mine on my Vert. with the lub they were as quiet as new. I also got to mine before the sensor light activated and was able to reuse the rotors with a 10 dollar each machine turning. One other thing. Shade trees like me will forget that the parking brake has to be off to get the rear rotor removed. I reviewed your video when they wouldn't turn loose and realized my mistake before I got a bigger hammer. All told your Video saved me about a Thousand Bucks. Thanks a Lot.
If you are having trouble with the 16mm bolts holding the caliper carrier, try using a six point 5/8" spark plug socket, and combine using a 3/4" box end on the socket with an impact driver. Works great!
Thanks for the video, I found it very helpful and I successfully changed my rear brakes! Took longer than expected but hey, it's fun to learn and cheaper than going to the mechanic! Thanks again
I did this too today😂 i was using the hammer, see some move but the rotor didn't want to come off, but it worked after put the handbrake down. Do you think i did damage to handbrake system because of the hammer?
Thanks for the helpful video! I never trust myself even with pretty easy jobs that are hard to mess up. This made me feel much more confident going through the steps.
DUUUUDE!, the second he said "nows a good time to inspect your parking shoes" I was like FUUUU... That's why I can't get them off. Scrolled through comments for confirmation but that's definitely my issues and now i feel like an idiot lol.
There are some really great mechanic videos on UA-cam but yours was above the rest. Honestly, it's incredibly useful the way you precisely explained what you are doing, and sometimes mentioned the "why" too when it was useful to do so. I wish I could find a local mechanic with the attention to detail you have, instead of just whack everything together and clean nothing etc. Tend to do things myself to get a good job done.
I have to say he made it look like a piece of cake lol and it actually was damn near i thought it was gonna be hard but i like how it shows every step of the way not just skips parts ect i really like this video thank you for the inforfation you have provided it has really helped me
That is because fools like to add fluid not realizing it is low because the pads are worn. It is a completely closed system and the fluid changes color since it is hygroscopic but the quantity never changes unless there is a leak somewhere.
Very good video. Thank you. I always try to keep in mind the proper bolt tightness. I know you mention "tight is tight", but I'm not dialed in to what that means. Can you give a torque indication for tightening the bolts?
Good video bro, man I wish I had a lift and an air conditioned room would make shit a lot more easier to deal with instead of trying to do it in this dry Texas heat lol
Great video's man some of the best I've seen for BMW maintenance, any chance can do a front bearing replacement for a E90 328i? thx Keep all the BMW video's coming!
Really enjoy the vids that you guys did in the past and and also the new ones, any idea when you guys are going to work on Audi Q5 2011? breaks and normal maintenance, it would be appreciated. Thanks for the work that you guys are doing
Thanks, same as fronts. I didnt get sensors with my cheapassed Amazon kit, so I just cut the plug off sensor-side and jumped it out so the light goes off. 0 ohms is ok. Its a NC circuit and nothing in the "sensor", just an open circuit when it wears to that point the sensor is at.
I used this video to replace my rear brakes and rotors! Excellent resource. I only found a brake wear sensor on my passenger side rear, but none on my driver's side rear; no hookup either. Is there only one per side?
Your. Videos are awesome as always! I'm about to order brake kit from FCP , only thing looks confusing is how the brake wear wires are supposed to be snaked from the box to the pad- maybe it's more clear when your doing it but just worried about routing it incorrectly
Fantastic 👌 do all E90 BMW’s have rear brake wear sensors ? Is there just one on each side or both? I have a 2011 318i and i’ll he doing this job soon - cheers !
Are the rotors and pads the same for the rear brakes and the front brakes for a 328xi (2008)? Thank you for your help and for both of your videos on brakes. They were very good videos. You could be a teacher.
Hello John, the rear brakes will be different from the the front pads and rotors. Please let us know if you need helping with locating the correct ones products@fcpeuro.com
Awesome video! However I'm having trouble finding the correct bit size to unscrew the collar screw holding the brake pad brackets in place. Could you please let me me know of that size?
I have 200k on my 328i and I never replaced the rotors. The thickness is within specs and all I do is replace the pads when they are worn down to 10%. The rotors have no run out and no vibration. Maybe save some money by using the rotors a little longer?
I have been having a loud clicking in my rear left wheel area especially when turning left, I heard it may be seized up parking brake or the components of the parking brake does that make any sense? (E92)
I did the same mistake, i was using the hammer but the rotor didn t want to come off, after i put handbrake down it worked, do you think we damaged the handbrake system because of the hammer?
Do you not have to open the reservoir and then bleed the brake? I thought pressing on the caliper without opening the reservoir could damage the master cylinder. I know Honda’s you don’t have to open the reservoir but can you now do it like this on bimmers too?
Quick question, if I’m only changing the pads without the rotors, is it required go change the sensors? Even if the sensors are bad do I still need them to be changed or is it just for convenience to have new sensors?
SO i had an issue with the sensor. What is the part called that you connect the sensor to for the rear passenger side wheel. at 5:11 you depressed the clip. The clip that was being detached corroded and when I went to remove it it basically crumbled in my hand because it rotted away. How do I replace the wiring for the new sensor to be attached? please help. where can I even buy it?
Really wish this video said that you have to put your parking brake off to remove the rear rotors, I was banging on it for an hour with a hammer before realizing and then it immediately came off, I hope I didn’t damage my rear parking brake
I got regular rotors for the rear and put them on but everytime I drive slow it sounds like bent and i can hear the back drive side rattle as im driving on the frreway against the wall? is there something i dd wrong? do the rotors need to be on certain side? Like the back left driver side and back right passenger side. Need help ASAP!! Thanks
You'll need to put your key in the ignition, press stop/ start button without actually starting the vehicle. Press the BC button on turn signal stalk until time and mileage is displayed on dash and then hold odometer reset button down until you see the yellow triangle, then hit the BC button one time, you'll get the reset flag and you'll need to hold down the BC button for 5 seconds until the service light resets.
Shop the parts used in this video: www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-brake-kit-zimmermann-akebono-34116855006ktfr1#fitment?
Remember when UA-cam videos like this didn't exist? Yeah, sure you do! So, I decided to do this myself after coming across this video several weeks ago. Can I tell you, I am glad I decided to do this myself! you saved me a lot of money! Apart from the money saved, there is no better feeling than the trust you have in the mechanic because the mechanic is YOU! If I could give you a thousand likes, I would give you twice that! I have already sent this link to several friends who have expressed interest in doing this after seeing how great mine came out! I will tell you, it wasn't easy to do, but it was done properly and that is what counts the most! A million thanks, brother!
Thank you so much for the kind words, really glad we can help!
@@fcpeuro Oh yeah! You helped tremendously indeed. I also have to say to people out there who are questioning their abilities or can't handle repair costs...There are alternatives to high cost auto repairs. People just have to be willing to watch videos like this and put in the time and effort. In fact, I have always been ok with car repairs but after buy my E90, I questioned whether I could even change the oil. I am so confident in my ability to move around and underneath my car now that I will now take any money I would have spent on a mechanic and purchase tools instead! Tools that will last a lifetime and contribute towards all of my repair jobs!. My next job will be swapping out the calipers for some really cool fancy ones. In fact, I have already purchased them at a great price but I will put them on when the weather gets better. Thanks again, brother! BIG THUMBS UP!!!
Appreciate the terrific (and thorough) video! Used it today to do the job on my 2009 328xi, and the only thing I'd add is a hint regarding a mysterious scratching/mild grinding sound that occurred after I finished one side and pulled the car out of the driveway so that I could turn it around to do the other side..
I took the wheel off twice, thinking that perhaps the dust shield was contacting the wheel or rotor before realizing that it was the parking brake that had not seated correctly. When I gave the handle a few pulls while driving slowly down my block, the assembly re-seated in the new rotor and the sound went away.
The other helpful hint I've got is something I learned from my best friend, who showed up just before I began the second side. I had mentioned to him that it was difficult tugging the old rotor off the parking brake shoes. He suggested I spin the rotor while pulling it off, and that worked like a charm after it initially got hung up on the shoes.
Other than those few "hiccups," the job went very smoothly and I have your video to thank for it ... so THANKS! ;-)
Steve
Great video. Straight to the point, good video angles throughout and clear instructions. 10/10
Thank you, Morgan!
I usually don’t leave comments but this page is FANTASTIC!! I love how they take time to show every step clearly and say what tools you need 👍 been very successful doing my projects on my e92 and they have amazing prices on quality parts!
Great Video. I've never used the caliper lub before. Replacement brakes on a BMW are usually noisy but after replacing mine on my Vert. with the lub they were as quiet as new. I also got to mine before the sensor light activated and was able to reuse the rotors with a 10 dollar each machine turning. One other thing. Shade trees like me will forget that the parking brake has to be off to get the rear rotor removed. I reviewed your video when they wouldn't turn loose and realized my mistake before I got a bigger hammer. All told your Video saved me about a Thousand Bucks. Thanks a Lot.
Hello Dwight, I'm glad to hear the video helped you out.
Unless your disks are warped and cost £150 + there’s no point, should just buy new ones
If you are having trouble with the 16mm bolts holding the caliper carrier, try using a six point 5/8" spark plug socket, and combine using a 3/4" box end on the socket with an impact driver. Works great!
Thanks for the video, I found it very helpful and I successfully changed my rear brakes! Took longer than expected but hey, it's fun to learn and cheaper than going to the mechanic! Thanks again
MAKE SURE YOUR HANDBRAKE IS OFF BEFORE TRYING TO REMOVE THE OLD DISC. I SPENT 20 MINUTES LEARNING THE HARD WAY!
I did this too today😂 i was using the hammer, see some move but the rotor didn't want to come off, but it worked after put the handbrake down. Do you think i did damage to handbrake system because of the hammer?
😂. I could see that happening to me:)
Damn that happened to me haha
Brooooo I called the part place and I snapped on them for sending me the wrong ones. Didn’t know it was the e brake. Gotta call back and apologize
Thanks for the helpful video! I never trust myself even with pretty easy jobs that are hard to mess up. This made me feel much more confident going through the steps.
What a great video! Thank you... easy to watch, informative and complete.
You're welcome, Yzella! Really glad you liked the video!
also good to note at 3:20 it helps a lot if the hand brake is NOT on. Just words of wisdom from a guy with none ;)
I had a hell of time trying to get my rear rotor of yesterday. I didn't think about disengaging the hand.
DUUUUDE!, the second he said "nows a good time to inspect your parking shoes" I was like FUUUU... That's why I can't get them off. Scrolled through comments for confirmation but that's definitely my issues and now i feel like an idiot lol.
There are some really great mechanic videos on UA-cam but yours was above the rest. Honestly, it's incredibly useful the way you precisely explained what you are doing, and sometimes mentioned the "why" too when it was useful to do so.
I wish I could find a local mechanic with the attention to detail you have, instead of just whack everything together and clean nothing etc. Tend to do things myself to get a good job done.
Brake caliper guide bolt,
Tighten to 30 ± 2 Nm (22 ± 1 ft-lb)
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Legend
Thanks for this video! I just ordered new rear brakes and rotors for my 2007 525i and this video has really helped me so I know what I'm getting into.
Good job, you also may put some anti-seize grease on the little screw that hold the rotor in place.
Needed this. Thanks
Very good video, simple instructions and informative. 👍
I have to say he made it look like a piece of cake lol and it actually was damn near i thought it was gonna be hard but i like how it shows every step of the way not just skips parts ect i really like this video thank you for the inforfation you have provided it has really helped me
It's a good idea to open the reservoir before compressing the piston and check fluid level after you are complete
That is because fools like to add fluid not realizing it is low because the pads are worn. It is a completely closed system and the fluid changes color since it is hygroscopic but the quantity never changes unless there is a leak somewhere.
@@marcsmith3881 you da real mvp
Also a good way to get air in the system.
Appreciate this video. Helpful for my E90 brake job
I really wish you would have said what size Allen bits and other size wrenches in the video. Great video and thanks!
6mm
@@wabblelxgsycho8099 Thanks 👍🏿
doing this tomorrow on my 10 328i, great video!
Very good video. Thank you. I always try to keep in mind the proper bolt tightness. I know you mention "tight is tight", but I'm not dialed in to what that means. Can you give a torque indication for tightening the bolts?
35nm
Just wanna say you guys are life savers!
Thanks, slipcarefully!
El maestro Gareth. You make it look so easy!!
You're sweating hardcore! Nice work!
Good video bro, man I wish I had a lift and an air conditioned room would make shit a lot more easier to deal with instead of trying to do it in this dry Texas heat lol
Awesome video👍 tackling mine today😊
Great video's man some of the best I've seen for BMW maintenance, any chance can do a front bearing replacement for a E90 328i? thx Keep all the BMW video's coming!
This guy has me feeling like a bmw mechanic lol great video!!!
Wow, thanks!
what size torx it did you use that was holding the caliper?
There are 2 16mm bolts for the carrier and the guide pins are 7mm Allen key
good video, thanks!
Thanks for making this video! Helped me out a lot today
Excellent video, made the job easy
Great to hear!
Really enjoy the vids that you guys did in the past and and also the new ones, any idea when you guys are going to work on Audi Q5 2011? breaks and normal maintenance, it would be appreciated. Thanks for the work that you guys are doing
Whenever we can get our hands on one we'll shoot some videos.
Great instruction. Very detail explanation. Thanks for video
Thanks for the video. Well done.
You Guys ROCK!!!
Great video! Well done, and thank you!
good detailed video
Great detailed video thanks!
Thanks, same as fronts.
I didnt get sensors with my cheapassed Amazon kit, so I just cut the plug off sensor-side and jumped it out so the light goes off. 0 ohms is ok. Its a NC circuit and nothing in the "sensor", just an open circuit when it wears to that point the sensor is at.
I used this video to replace my rear brakes and rotors! Excellent resource. I only found a brake wear sensor on my passenger side rear, but none on my driver's side rear; no hookup either. Is there only one per side?
Hello James, there should only be one per side.
How does the coating on those rotors not contaminate the pads during braking?
You miss the part of the tutorial where you mentioned details like size measurement of the tools you need reason why I’m here
Great video
Very thorough... ty
7:37 "FUUUUHHHHHHHHHCK"
Hey guys I have the 2013 335i f30 can you make a video how to replace the ebrake shoes? Thank you
what All tools are needed
Your. Videos are awesome as always! I'm about to order brake kit from FCP , only thing looks confusing is how the brake wear wires are supposed to be snaked from the box to the pad- maybe it's more clear when your doing it but just worried about routing it incorrectly
they have plastic clips that hold the cable, just follow them, mine does anyway
Do you not have to adjust the handbrake aswell after fitting?
Fantastic 👌 do all E90 BMW’s have rear brake wear sensors ? Is there just one on each side or both? I have a 2011 318i and i’ll he doing this job soon - cheers !
Usually all BMW's will have one in the front and one in the rear!
Simply
Fantastic job, thanks for sharing
Superb!!!
Are the rotors and pads the same for the rear brakes and the front brakes for a 328xi (2008)?
Thank you for your help and for both of your videos on brakes. They were very good videos. You could be a teacher.
Hello John, the rear brakes will be different from the the front pads and rotors. Please let us know if you need helping with locating the correct ones products@fcpeuro.com
@fcpeuro Can you link tools needed?
"Tight is tight"
No torque spec. Cross thread or not tight is right
tight is good
Unless you're really weak or really strong
Thank you
what size were the 2 bolts holding the caliper on ? 8mm hex ?
Thanx!
good job..
Awesome video! However I'm having trouble finding the correct bit size to unscrew the collar screw holding the brake pad brackets in place. Could you please let me me know of that size?
Hello, you can email the last 7 of your VIN to products@fcpeuro.com and we'll help you out with that.
7mm
Awesome advice
awesome video what are you using for lube on back brake pads/ AND ON CALIPER PINS?
I have 200k on my 328i and I never replaced the rotors. The thickness is within specs and all I do is replace the pads when they are worn down to 10%. The rotors have no run out and no vibration. Maybe save some money by using the rotors a little longer?
+tyau1234 I assume you do a lot of highway driving? If the rotors are within spec and there is no run out there is no need to replace them.
Can I use valvoline synthetic grease for the lubing
Hi need to do my E90 rotors have you ever used Bosch or would you stick with Meyle
You need an extension but not the t45??
is the procedure the same for the front breaks and rotor? some videos showed that you have to drain brake fluids, is this part necessary?
I have been having a loud clicking in my rear left wheel area especially when turning left, I heard it may be seized up parking brake or the components of the parking brake does that make any sense? (E92)
Just remember to no have your hand brake on I was like 2h trying to remove the disc when I released that the hand brake was on
I did the same mistake, i was using the hammer but the rotor didn t want to come off, after i put handbrake down it worked, do you think we damaged the handbrake system because of the hammer?
Do you have to change that pad sensor or no
Use as little lube on the pads as possible, it will also collect dust & therefore eventually moisture...
Thanks! Is there only one sensor? None on the opposite side right?
Nope! BMW's typically have one front and one rear
What allen bit did you use on the guide pins??
please tell
really Ur apply all grease? woow
Do you not have to open the reservoir and then bleed the brake? I thought pressing on the caliper without opening the reservoir could damage the master cylinder. I know Honda’s you don’t have to open the reservoir but can you now do it like this on bimmers too?
Taking off the reservoir cap isn't a bad idea to help relieve some pressure.
Quick question, if I’m only changing the pads without the rotors, is it required go change the sensors? Even if the sensors are bad do I still need them to be changed or is it just for convenience to have new sensors?
You don't have to change them, only if you want the brake pad sensors to work.
FCP Euro and is there a way to disable the sensor from going off on the dash?
What size is the hex? He didn’t say.
What part# sensors can I use for 2010 328i Xdrive sedan built *Date 09/09* ?
Is replacement of the wear sensor required? Each time the rotors are changed or even when you just change the pads?
If the sensor isn't worn down then you don't have to replace.
SO i had an issue with the sensor. What is the part called that you connect the sensor to for the rear passenger side wheel. at 5:11 you depressed the clip. The clip that was being detached corroded and when I went to remove it it basically crumbled in my hand because it rotted away. How do I replace the wiring for the new sensor to be attached? please help. where can I even buy it?
Where did you get those metal clips fitted to the back of the brake pads? I bought brake pads and they didn't have those clips fitted.
Hello, the rear inboard pads come equipped with them from the factory so that they can clip into the piston.
What size is the hex for the calliper guide pins please? 7 or 8mm
7
Caliper bolts are stuck on mine. I used an impact, some WD-40 and nothing works.
Really wish this video said that you have to put your parking brake off to remove the rear rotors, I was banging on it for an hour with a hammer before realizing and then it immediately came off, I hope I didn’t damage my rear parking brake
Absolutely agree with you, we will make a note of this for future videos!
What size allen are the guide pins?
what type of break pads did you use?
Hello Danny, Akebono Ceramic brake pads were used in the video.
Read The Blog Article For This Job Here: blog.fcpeuro.com/rear-bmw-e90-brake-replacement-diy-video
Not sure what you want me to see in the blog
I got regular rotors for the rear and put them on but everytime I drive slow it sounds like bent and i can hear the back drive side rattle as im driving on the frreway against the wall? is there something i dd wrong? do the rotors need to be on certain side? Like the back left driver side and back right passenger side. Need help ASAP!! Thanks
There is no mention of the drum pads or their replacement
What about the drum brakes?
Torque Specs?
tight is tight
great vid...how do you reset the brake service light?
You'll need to put your key in the ignition, press stop/ start button without actually starting the vehicle. Press the BC button on turn signal stalk until time and mileage is displayed on dash and then hold odometer reset button down until you see the yellow triangle, then hit the BC button one time, you'll get the reset flag and you'll need to hold down the BC button for 5 seconds until the service light resets.
Where can I buy 2007 BMW 328I caliper carrier for the rear?
My BMW needs new brakes do I need to change the whole thing or can I just change the pads??
It depends on the condition of the rotors, if the brake disc has grooves in the surface or heavy rust they should be changed out.
Do we need to bleed the brakes now to take air out of system?
No