BMW (E60) FRONT BRAKE ROTORS and PADS REPLACEMENT - DIY

This is a short front brakes DIY replacement. The video show all the necessary tools and torque specs, just read the subtitles. I am not a professional and you should consider having an authorised service doing this for you. Brakes are a safety component, keep that in mind. I take no responsibility, if you mess it up ;) This is simply a procedure, that worked for me. So, this video shows how I did my brakes. It went rather well and I´m very happy with the result. No squeaks, great braking power, no vibrations what so ever. I used Meyle components, an OEM German manufacturer.
Take care everyone.

[@josechavez5950]

Great tutorial video, and torque specs were a plus. Awesome job, thanks for sharing.

[@DIYProjectX]

Thanks a lot.

[@enriquev8832]

Thanks for the video. Just what I needed.

[@masoodturan7489]

Hi, nice video with all the key important steps, torque values and also usefully the steps to rest the service lights. Thanks.
For the anti-rattle clip, it's easier to clip the centre tab into caliper first, then gently ease the springy fingers into place with a flat screwdriver. They can be a bit fiddly, but I'm sure that you managed the other side perfectly fine after learning from this side. Well done & thanks for sharing good helpful video. Cheers!

[@DIYProjectX]

Thank you very much and thanks for the tip on those clips.

[@miaonufrak]

this is awesome thank you for saving me several hundred bucks :))

[@DIYProjectX]

Wow, thanks a lot!

[@kyefang8278]

What a quality video. Only 14 comments in one year, that's not fair. Thumbs up.

[@DIYProjectX]

Thanks a lot.

[@kyefang8278]

@@DIYProjectX Hi buddy. I noticed you didn't connect pad wearing sensor. Doesn't that trigger any warnning? and did you open the brake fluid reservoir cap during the work?🤔

[@DIYProjectX]

@@kyefang8278 Hi there. Well spotted. The wear sensor is only on one side and I was recording the one without the sensor. My bad. And yes, reservoir was opened.

[@rockyphavorabouth8111]

thank you for an amazing detailed and quick simple video!

[@emerycomputer]

TYVM, super useful.
At which point in the video would you be swapping the sensor on front-left wheel?
For rear wheels, are the socket size and hex key size the same (caliper and bracket bolts)?

[@DIYProjectX]

Thank you. When the new pads are in place. Not sure about rear end, haven't done that yet.

[@SirtyDanchez]

I know it’s at least a year late but I’ll comment so everyone else will see the pins use the same 7mm hex but the rear bolts are 17 mm

[@carlosbasbde6013]

🔥🔥👑

[@DIYProjectX]

Thanks

[@boneal82]

Do you have to open the brake fluid reservoir for when you’re pushing the piston into the caliper?

[@DIYProjectX]

I do open it on other cars, but here it is buried under the cabin filter, so I left it closed and all went well.

[@hakikatinyolcusuolmak741]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@DIYProjectX]

Thanks

[@mateosostaric5354]

Can you please tell me mm size front and rear pads?

[@DIYProjectX]

In my case, fronts are 155,3 x 68,5 mm and rears are 122 x 58 mm. Sorry for the delayed response.

[@robobob587]

😮

[@DIYProjectX]

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[@Pandaa78]

You forgot the new sensor. Always use a new sensor when changing

[@DIYProjectX]

Hello there. Of course I did change it. You can see the sensor 15 seconds into the video. However, I didn't film it. Sorry about that.

[@dominikrymowicz4894]

Do not apply grease on the slide pins… 😅

[@DIYProjectX]

Wierd advice...