BMW 550i Front Brake Pad & Rotor Replacement DIY (2011-2016 BMW F10 550i, F12 650i, Gran Coupe)

[@Smogfox]

One of the best dyi videos i have ever seen

[@Purple_Banana_69]

Wish I saw this video a week ago! I have just done the front discs and pads on my F11. Could not for the life of me separate the caliper from the carrier, so ended up doing the whole job with them together. Those anti-rattle clips are a nightmare too! 🤣

[@dariusGarage]

3:56 My 2014 F13 650i has the exact same cover with the same process of removal. I like the F10 content and would like to see some more! :D

[@martingawronski2718]

Excellent video! Great tip about the rotor retaining screw - these can be a real pain to remove if they're corroded. I have a 550i similar to this, and the biggest challenge for me was reinstalling the anti-rattle clip. I used new ones since the originals were seven years old. The Akebono ceramic pads are very good and don't make black dust like the OE pads.

[@SeedfulMusic]

It's b/c of these videos that I buy from you guys. Thank you!

[@fcpeuro]

💙

[@mikimiki195]

I have 2013 550i I replaced oem rear pads at 35k miles I got pads from fcp euro. Front pads I didn’t do they had bunch of meat left. I’m currently @72k miles still have bunch of meat left I think I can go 10k mikes with originals. Great video

[@greg8532]

🤚🇵🇱🤚 7mm - 30Nm 8mm - 35Nm 9mm - 50Nm According to the NEWTIS instructions, the guide screw with a diameter of 9mm should be tightened with a force of 50Nm. There is one more thing: before you retract the piston, it would be a good idea to slightly unscrew the bleeder and connect a hose to it so that the old brake fluid can be pumped out while reversing. Of course, you need to top up the fluid at the end. Regards....😉👍

[@pirashannahnadarajah2305]

Can you please do a video of the rear brakes for the F10. The electronic parking is something im not sure what to do. Some say use a scanner to the put the EPB in "service mode" and some say to manually push the caliper back in with a torx bit. I hope a video can clear this information.

[@fcpeuro]

On our list!

[@albania2664]

I allso need a video on this

[@TheChris91173]

@@fcpeuromust be a very long list 🤣

[@ericreighard286]

Can you guys do a Porsche Panamera transmission fluid change video

[@jimmylovetruckin3015]

Do you have to “prime” the break pedal or break system when you’re done installing pads and rotors like some other vehicles?

[@dariusGarage]

I wouldn't be surprised if the brakes were the cause of the pulsation since the "old ones" were oe style pads. They don't have an expansion slot down the middle like the akebono pads which means they can crack and cause issues like pulsation, that being said I didn't see any cracks on the old pads when Mike was compressing the caliper. You can also see that the oe textar pads left behind pad material on the rotor which causes brake pulsation more often than not, again it didn't look too bad on the outer side I only see one oddly shaped spot, and on the back side I could see a little one. However when Mike was torqueing the wheel down there seemed to be quite a bit of movement in the front wheel suggesting tired control arms, they look original and at 9 years old and what looks to be at least 50k miles on the car they are bound to be worn. I guess when we get a suspension DIY video for F10s from FCP we'll know what the outcome was :D

[@1gustr]

Nice and clean video!

[@bmwfane46]

In the video where you replace the HUB, you mention the e-Torx screws holding the carrier are recommended to be replaced. In this video, you're reusing the Hex Bolts that hold the caliper. Can you clarify which one is correct? The E-Torx as single use while the HEX are not?

[@markhamilton8681]

great video - thanks. One thing: I've seen where the brake pad reset feature on the dashboard computer is performed after the job. Is that something that should be done at the end?

[@OTechnology]

Why do you need to remove the guide pins if you're removing the caliper bracket off the wheel carrier anyways? I usually just unbolt the caliper bracket bolts and swap the pads that way. Is there a disadvantage to doing that?

[@aliawad1202]

There is no disadvantage, I believe that this was done to show a FULL removal and installation of the pads and rotors.

[@elbreaker2005]

Porque no pasas el Ista D para resetar el cambio de frenos y reseteo del equilibrio de los mismos, ademas del reseteo del marcador en el coche, estaroa bien enseñarlo al completo, a no ser que solo lo allas echo asi y esta mal porque no va estar reequilibrado y se va a desgastar uno mas que otro.

[@joshuawalker5044]

The only thing that truely needs grease here- the guide pins, BMW says is optional? Edit: a very small amount of dielectric grease for the sensor isnt a terrible idea either

[@bryandiaz3108]

Do you know if this torque spec applies to 2014 535i

[@SADGraphicDesigner]

Excellent Video, I'm new to the channel and I definitely want to see a Brake Fluid change video as I have a 650I.

[@SeedfulMusic]

Do you mean Trq-Lbs-Ft instead of Newtonmeters? 110 Nm would be insane.

[@fcpeuro]

Per BMW, the two 18mm M12 Bolts are torqued to 110NM/81FTLBS.

[@anthonymiraglia3266]

want to mention its a 7mm hex not 9mm. unless my f10 is a one off

[@fcpeuro]

Thank you for the note, Anthony! We have seen both.

[@antoanasenov4860]

why the f@@k should i replace my pads and ROTORS every time!

[@olo7109]

If you're in there doing a job, whether it's a customer's car or yours your diagnose it, don't let them do it. Check it for the damn bushings already.

[@BeleducMartello]

True. He shouldn't have told the back story. However, this video is about pad and rotor replacement and he did an excellent job explaining that

[@trashpanda7797]

You have just helped my very significantly. First time doing the pads, rotors, and upgraded stainless brake lines! Keep up the good work!

[@adrianlatifeci2324]

Can we do 2013 650i gran coupe X drive videos

[@TeeBee-qz3wy]

this guy is a legend. he has saved me thousands

[@user-cz8rp9fo9d]

Did the same job on 2016 f10 528i... but did not change the sensor. Is this the reason for chassis stabilization and parking brake lights being on? Not quite sure how to get rid of the Christmas tree in my gauge cluster...

[@jamestabor587]

These videos are cool to see. However, there are a ton of us dying to see a tool list and DIY for the X5/X6 e70/71 (2008-2014 x6) (2011-2013 x5) how is it different from the f15s and one Gareth did about a year ago? Thanks

[@doubleL_S]

My hex screw is rounded on the first f**king one I've tried to fix!!!! This is why I don't touch fixing cars myself even though I know how!!!

[@projectlsxify]

Is the 535i xdrive the same? It’s a 2013

[@fcpeuro]

The idea remains the same! Some hardware sizing may vary.

[@cleancutwatches]

I have a 2007 525 and just ordered replacement injectors. Do these need to be coded after install?

[@Na7ure]

Wish you showed an actual photo of where the anti rattle clip was supposed to sit

[@wizkhalidxo]

can you do a 530i 2018

[@calculusentropy]

Wouldn't you check for rotor runout before replacing?

[@Th3GRIFTER]

What about F07 550i vehicles?

[@smartcopper]

f10 can use f02 750 caliper