BMW F30 Rear Brake Pad + Rotor Replacement

In this video, I show how I replaced the rear brake pads and rotors on my 2014 BMW 335i. The process of changing the brake pads and brake rotors is fairly easy if you have all the right tools. Hopefully this video helps guide you through the process!
NOTE: I am not a certified mechanic or a professional. I do this for fun in my free time. Perform this job at your own risk!
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[@peytoncornett4547]

Pro tip: make sure you parking brake is off! I thought my rotor was stuck but it was caught on the parking brake

[@InlineSixAuto]

Same thing actually happened to me lol.

[@GrapeDaily]

@@InlineSixAuto wish i saw this 3 hours ago 😟

[@recklezz_9738]

I recently replaced my rear pads and rotors but afterwards noticed my emergency brake felt a bit slack compared to how it felt previously. I plan on replacing my front pads and rotors over the weekend and will revisit the rear to try fix the issue. Any idea what i may have done wrong and how to correct it? Thanks in advance.

[@InlineSixAuto]

I think there is way to widen the pads a part of the e brake system on the inside of the rotor where it mounts onto the hub. I think you have turn a screw. I cant remember exactly. I also think it may not be as good because that protective layer that's on the surface of the rotors when you buy them brand new. After awhile i think it will rub off on the inside of the rotor where it makes contact and it will go back to having more grip on it.

[@adnanafzal6606]

Its possible to do this without removing the caliper bracket, just have to turn the disc a bit and slide it into place

[@thesharpshootersfl]

Thank u 😊

[@1japaful]

if this gay guy can do it anyone can.

[@marvinzhang3734]

My 16mm bolts are like welded on there. Can’t get them off

[@ks0z3]

don't forget eye protection next time... Especially with wire brush.

[@Wyte_Boy_Kannabis]

I have a 2014 320i I just replaced rear calipers and pads because i was told they were locked up replaced both sides and they still lock up when you crack the bleeder or the line at the chassis the breaks release what could be causing this issue

[@iamepimethus]

I wouldn’t use thread locker on anything in my brakes. I’d use a small dab of anti seize if anything. Emphasis on small dab. The screw can’t go anywhere and really isn’t needed.

[@InlineSixAuto]

I would recommend it at least on the caliper bolts. I’ve had a caliper bolt somehow find a way to fall out on me while driving and had the front caliper hanging on by just the one not seated correctly.

[@iamepimethus]

@@InlineSixAuto wow!!! I’ve never had that happen fortunately!

[@understandthis4634]

Great video and thank you. Did know why the thread lock on the rotor bolt. Once torqued and the wheel over the rotor, the bolt will never come out.

[@davidclarke427]

Wow that music was refreshingly annoying

[@InlineSixAuto]

I agree

[@Roomooh_123]

Same for a 2015 bmw 335i ????? I’ve been looking for rear brake pads and rotors

[@evondavid110]

First here sweet

[@jfsndvl672]

Once everything is done, you need to step the brake until it gets to the normal possition? Or you need to do something else?

[@InlineSixAuto]

Yes you’ll want to do that before you start driving

[@andre954]

I was going to change my rear rotors but I was told not to and it had to go into an computer to adjust , any idea what they meant? I can’t find a video yet

[@InlineSixAuto]

Never heard of that being necessary lol.

[@Imcheatcode]

this feels like a master class. thank you

[@thesharpshootersfl]

My pads didn’t come with those clips ?

[@trevorshields7347]

Where you originally trying to tighten that caliper lol

[@miggy2225]

Do these work with the M sport package? I have the M sport package but not sure if these will fit since you mentioned you originally had some for M sport and had to return them

[@InlineSixAuto]

The other ones I got were for if you have colored brembo brakes in the rear. These are for the calipers you see in the video. If you have the same rear caliper, then these will fit.

[@christopherjefferson3561]

Akebono are HORRIBLE for stopping. No dust tho. I went with mtech Pagids for 328i.

[@InlineSixAuto]

What you mean. They are fine for stopping.

[@kullipetteri]

In my f30 you need to take off the rubber cap over the brake bleeder lines to change the brake pad sensor. Would this let air into the brake lines when I take the rubber cap off, even if I dont press the brake pedal?

[@InlineSixAuto]

No because the bleeder screw is still closed. Air would only get into it if you opened the bleeder screw by turning it

[@smoothlarryhughes]

I've seen different specs for the rear torque than the front torque for the caliper bolts. I'll be doing my rear brakes and rotors this weekend on a 2016 320i xdrive. 81 ft lb for the front, but only 22 ft lb for the rear. Can you confirm?

[@InlineSixAuto]

I couldn’t get a consistent answer either so I just did the same as the front, 81ft lb, for the two bolts that secure the caliper bracket.

[@terrencevaughn1444]

When changing pads, do you have to replace the sensor wire every time?

[@InlineSixAuto]

It is recommended but it isn't required.

[@shakurwaite7634]

When u change your break pads? Do u have to also change the rotors?

[@InlineSixAuto]

No you don’t have too, but if the rotors start developing a little lip around the edge you should or get them resurfaced

[@ghxstbmws3397]

Hey quick question are your front brakes considered m sport brakes yet they are 340x30mm instead of 370x30mm? I have the same front brakes and rears as you yet my car is considered an "m sport" and I need to replace all my rotors and brake pads but im struggling to find the correct size for my vehicle as certain sites say it won't fit an m sport since it isn't 370x30mm but I believe its the 340x30mm is the correct size for my car.

[@InlineSixAuto]

If they are the gray unpainted calipers it is 340x30 in the front and 330x20 in the rear. If you’re unsure it actually says what size rotors on the back side of your calipers. 370 is only for the painted calipers that were on the newer 340i’s I believe.

[@InlineSixAuto]

The code for the gray unpainted calipers is P337A

[@markatemiles]

your a lifesaver bro!! i was about to spend the 900-1000 bucks on getting them done at the dealer

[@InlineSixAuto]

Glad I could help!

[@nationalistjanataparty9282]

THANK YOU

[@the_ghost_of_cale_gundy]

So 7mm hex on rear and 6mm on front??

[@InlineSixAuto]

I think you can use either sizes both should work. But the 7mm fits a bit better so you lessen the chance of rounding off the inside of the screw in the case that’s it’s really tight but if it was torqued to spec it shouldn’t be hard to break free.

[@Roomooh_123]

Wait so the akebonos don’t fit the m sport ?

[@InlineSixAuto]

Wym? They fit I showed in the video

[@alexisvillalobos3165]

@@InlineSixAuto sorry cause you said you ordered the wrong ones ? for m sport package but you dont have that the big brakes brembo lookin ones

[@alexisvillalobos3165]

does that make sense ? lol my bad

[@InlineSixAuto]

@@alexisvillalobos3165 The initial ones I ordered were for the F30 models with the brembo M sport brakes in the rear. Mine doesn't have the Brembos in the rear as shown in the video. They use different type of pads.

[@robinlantigua8141]

Good info

[@cookiesareincenteroftheuni6971]

You make this look very easy, thank you so much