F30 BMW (2011-2019) Brake Pads, Rotors and Wear Sensor Change

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[@Martin-cc5xn]

I like you videos Brian but there’s a few issues this one I’d like to point out for safety and potential wear or damage factors to the car 1. Note for us Brits / and some other Euro countries, European BMW’s use locking wheel nuts, never use an impact wrench on a locking wheel not there is a high risk of it shearing the head of the nut off and you will be screwed, quite literally! Specialist equipment will then be required to remove the damaged locking wheel nut key, trust me I’ve found this out myself, the hard way! Although impact wrenches are great, a beaker bar for all wheel nuts is safer. 2. Always clean the hub with a wire brush after removing the brake disc (known as rotors in USA), the incumbent hub builds up corrosion deposits especially on higher mileage cars and if you just place your new disc on it may not seat perfectly causing possible vibration when braking. 3. When releasing the brake reservoir cap you should take some brake fluid out with large syringe and injected back in after re-assembly of the brakes, you do this as a precaution because if fluid has been topped up as part of a dealer service due to pad wear then when pushing the brake calliper piston back it can cause brake fluid to overflow from the reservoir and into the engine bay, and it’s highly corrosive, it will strip car paint! I also put an absorbent rag around the open reservoir to be safe. 4. A thin layer of copper grease should be added to the back of the brake pads where they press into the calliper this helps prevent squealing. 5. The calliper bolts should either be replaced or if you are using the existing ones (which is generally fine if in good condition) you should use a thin layer of Blue Loctite on the calliper bolt thread where it screws into the calliper (generally from the tip 5mm in). And tighten to the recommended Nm torque setting for the calliper. The Blue Locktite prevents the bolts potentially loosening due to the high forces and vibrations they are subjected to under braking. I was told this by a BMW service engineer a long time ago, relevant to how they do things in the UK, not sure about USA but I’d guess its the same. Hope this helps.

[@DriventoDraw]

Great feedback. Going to try to do mine this weekend.

[@jebbadiah]

Spot on!

[@ernestthomas5281]

Clean the brake surface of the rotors also before installing.

[@delias17]

Ok Karen

[@Ra69iT007]

@@delias17 they were great add-ons from what Bryan showed, degent.

[@chiefedup]

I thought it might be helpful to include the torque specs for the caliper bolts (110 nm or 81.8 ft. lbs) Lugs should be 103 ft lbs.

[@InformallyDead]

Do you know the torque spec for the Allen key?

[@Sequel7]

@@InformallyDeadthe rotor set screw is always 16 nm

[@PorradaVFR]

Thank you SO much for making this video. Swapped out the rotors, pads and sensors on my 2013 F30 yesterday and it would have been a nightmare without your guidance and tips. you rock!!

[@clintwestwood3576]

PorradaVFR same process to the rear tires?

[@acheaito]

New rotors rotated unevenly for me (i.e sometimes rubbing against pads). Took them out then used a wire brush to smooth out the edge of the inner ring on the hub where the rotors rest. Big improvement.

[@dftrainor]

Hey Bryan, that's an awesome video with excellent detailed instructions. My buddy did the job after viewing the video and saved me almost $250 BMW labor costs on my 2011 328xi. Thanks!

[@sunzalea3257]

Why is your check engine light on?

[@LarryTurds]

Amazing progress from 6 years ago you guys prove anything is possible

[@louier9033]

Thanks for the video, I did mine yesterday, my mechanic advised me to check there were no cracks in the handbrake shoes while i had the disc off, just thought I'd share

[@shardsofcontent4829]

Hilarious. Looks like a whole bunch of us out here are gearing up to do our brakes. Thanks for the great timing Bryan. Please post some follow up on the results. I have Zimmerman rotors and Textar pads in the garage just waiting to be put on. Really had a hard time making a choice so ended up a bit conservative. I worry that I should have gone with the Hawk Performance pads. Anyway ... let us know how it feels compared to previous. Cheers man.

[@KiesMotorsports]

Hi Rob, thanks for your note. Hope it helps! So far, they work great :) -Bryan

[@chris323i]

Nothing wrong with Oem. Love Zimmerman’s z-coat. Looks a lot better a few thousand miles down the road when the hat isn’t rusted to heck. The textars will be my pick too. That dust means it’s stopping!

[@turbocat1984]

I want to avoid the brake dust issue, so I#ll be avoiding OEM. Rob, do those two options give less brake dust?

[@tenaciousdjt]

Thankful for the video, saved me £200 being able to do it myself. I did find pumping the pedal before putting the reservoir cap back on was much better.

[@MrBraders19]

I couldn't ask for a more detailed video, thank you!

[@KiesMotorsports]

Sure thing!

[@Mudig]

It's helpful that you don't use anything extra like other videos. Just tools readily available.

[@Jcboy0512]

Great video! :D How much torque should be on the 2 bolts for caliper?

[@clintwestwood3576]

Jack Imjeen yeah I’d like to know as well...

[@TKMO684]

I learned how to replace my car brake pads and roto through those video thank you so much

[@shahassan]

Hi, Great video .. just one question, can you also add the torque specs to which different bolts need to be tightened?

[@Liquid9360]

When you see a guy doing repair work on his car in pumas......he knows exactly what he’s doing😎😎

[@impalassz57]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us I am sure it has helped plenty of people. I wanted to ask did you have to deactivate the brakes first before starting on them?

[@delias17]

Your sense of humor is hilarious, I subbed!

[@chrisbraganza8481]

Great video! Very clear and precise. Thanks a bunch!!

[@scratover9728]

First mistake unloosing the back caliper bolts before relieving pressure you could strip the bolts. Next time compress the pads in and the caliper bolts can be undone with a 6 inch ratchet

[@MJC-GSXS750]

One important part that was missed, is the applying of brake lube on the pad tongues and pad sliders? Is that not needed on the BMW style caliper? Love ur vids man, keep up the great work :) I'm looking to pick up a 08-10 135i with N54 in the near future.

[@BMWE90HQ]

What did you put the jack stand under?

[@jpkeyes9689]

The amazon link for the brake pads say it doesnt fit an 2013 bmw 328i.....???

[@elijahfrancis2520]

Great vid I'm going to replace my brake pads soon. I have a question though what's the torque value for the lug nuts on the wheel and the bolts behind the calipers?

[@Henry_Rice]

What are you aligning the jackstand under here, and are you actually setting the car down on it, or just using it as a backup to the jack, but not intentionally load bearing?

[@MFC1029]

I have everything ready to replace brakes and rotors on my 330xi. My car also needs brake fluid flush/bleed. My question is, what do I do first? the break / rotors job or, bleeding the brake fluid? Please advise.

[@jodywooten5511]

Excellent video

[@idrive335]

How about knowing which brakes to buy based on the braking system You have? I have a 2013 with msport and m power so I have upgraded oem brakes and I’m not sure what kit to buy

[@Will818SF]

Do the sensors have to be the same brand as the pads or can they be different?

[@smoothlarryhughes]

Can I ask where you put the jack stand in the video? Also is it ok to just use the jack to support the car while doing brakes and rotors or is it recommended to use jack stands?

[@woodken]

Thanks Brian for the video. what size are your tires width and sidewall. Thanks

[@michealregan5584]

Shouldn't use a torque wrench as a breaker bar or ratchet, it throws the torque wrench out of calibration.. Sweet video!

[@KiesMotorsports]

That's my bad torque wrench that I use as a breaker :) I have a good one and a 'short breaker bar" one that I made of an old one

[@booboo699254]

You obviously didn't listen to the audio, he stated that the torque wrench was already bad so using as a short breaker bar.

[@leomonteiro4803]

I'll change the breaks pads, do i need replace the sensor too?

[@matthewsookroo3314]

Hey Brian, what’s your review on these rotors? How long did they last?

[@TonyMVF4]

Nice “break” down 👍🏻

[@PETEPADILLA]

My front passenger brake has been squealing for a week now but I didn’t get a brake wear indicator. Could my censor be malfunctioning and new pads are needed or could something else be causing the squeal?

[@dylan-nguyen]

it just means they're almost done. the oem pads have a bevel --\____/-- (the bottoms is the pad surface) once that bevel wears out the pads look like --------- and start to squeal a bit usually goes away after warmed up. it's cuz the -- --- parts never touched the rotors until they're almost worn. so it gets gunked up with road grime n stuff

[@RyanKeefer]

Thanks as always for your Bimmer videos. Just did the brakes a month back as well... Bosch rotors also from my local shop (Amazon).

[@IvanLopez-ml7uw]

Ryan Keefer whats the price on them?

[@kenlawton1531]

Ryan Keefer Are the Bosch OEM rotors?

[@RyanKeefer]

+Ken Lawton +Ivan Lopez OEM Style: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004AGC1IO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 They were $55 per when I got them.

[@KiesMotorsports]

What car are they for? I clicked the link and saw they don't fit 2013 328i xDrive

[@RyanKeefer]

2012 328i Rear

[@Top_g80comp]

Make a video for the rear once with the auto hold 🤘🏻💯

[@okaythen001]

Rear brake bracket bolts (not caliper pins) This guy just hand tighten it with a 6 inch wrench, is that good enough?

[@l.maheshlimbayyaswamimath7306]

Nice but u could turn left side it would be easy to remove bolts

[@Bimmerlucious]

Bryan, My brakes are spongy (almost to floor) after having someone replacing 2 sensors, 2 pads and turn the rotors. They weren't spongy before. I did have an error code in my dash that indicated "brakes" so this is why the work was done but the brakes were not never spongy until now. They said the lines were not opened/bled...so no air in line and no leak. I pump the brakes and push down hard and they slowly sink down. Any idea what the issue could be ??

[@killahboii]

2:30 why does your strut look bent

[@franciscocasasola2609]

Does this work for a 2015 also???

[@aarondostou3888]

Looking for the ideal setup for 18” wheels and mags on my 2013 328i x . Even though the offset is different on front and rear can i just stick to 35mm?

[@mrpabs5864]

How are those rotors working for you? I was going to purchase the z23 power stop brake pads and rotos set but I backed off after seeing a KZbin vidos of people having issues with them, (peanut butter brakes) I am thinking in buying genuine brake pads and drilled power stop rotors only.

[@jesusgonzalez8501]

haha that’s so cool that looks exactly like my car

[@patodonnell8605]

One thing you didn't cover that I would like to have seen is what you did to "bed in" the brakes?

[@KiesMotorsports]

We have a dedicated video on that 😀

[@patodonnell8605]

Sweet! I really have never seen it done and want to know the best way to go about it! Your team is so thorough. I appreciate the hard work and effort you put into each episode. Thanks again for what you do!

[@brendanmroberts]

Very helpful - thanks Bryan

[@KiesMotorsports]

Sure thing!

[@AliKhan-ih1nn]

Hey Bryan, what rotors and brake pads would you recommend for my 2013 335IX? Thanks.

[@pdxbmwfan5824]

Thanks for the video! Will the same procedure apply for the M performance brakes?

[@KiesMotorsports]

Sure thing! Should be similar

[@terrdub4390]

What are your rotors sizes front and rear?

[@Procrastinator1948]

Actually, the wear sensor on the rear axle is on the right rear wheel, not the left.

[@ninjasrus666]

What do you torque the caliper bolts to?

[@takyriinturner8514]

what tool set are you using ?

[@gh05t_mv]

@KiesMotorsports @Kies Motorsports Any different between this and a 2012 328i E92?

[@alexistorres8825]

Yo is this the same for a f30 2014???

[@siuolly]

Where do you place your jack stand? I have a F36 and after I lift up the car to change wheels I have no idea where is the safe place to put the jack stand.

[@KiesMotorsports]

Hi, I normally put it under the sub frame. I mainly rely on my jack and only use the stand, in situations like this, as a back up

[@paltema]

thank you for this!

[@dumitruteler2390]

Hi, It's mandatory to swap thebrake pad wear sensor or the used one will work just fine? Thanks!

[@twistedpennywise]

Yes it is mandatory every brake pad change :)

[@g0dzilluh429]

Torque specs for everything?

[@hoooosifa]

Can you give me some good recommendations on break pads and rotors for a bmw 2013 335i f30 drive. The ones you have in the link doesn’t work for mine.

[@KiesMotorsports]

I'll be making a video soon :)

[@danielphilippe6650]

Great, thanks !

[@darr2593]

How many break sensor need for 2014 bmw 320i?. And where can I get that online?

[@twistedpennywise]

There's only two brake wear sensor. One in the driver side and one on the right back passenger side 👌 you can get the sensor at your o'Reilly/Ebay/Amazon

[@marekams8201]

Super pozdrawiam

[@stanleygregorio2310]

When u did ur brakes

[@emdf59phi]

Well done, thank you.

[@KiesMotorsports]

Thanks!

[@stanleygregorio2310]

Whats was ur turque spec that

[@g-graphicssunvalley1779]

hi, In front only one side brings sensor? And back

[@KiesMotorsports]

Hi, yes only one in the front and one in the back

[@IIISHARKIIICRU]

What wheels are those

[@antsgame]

Thanks 👍

[@joop6045]

Great! Thx

[@funonthebun888]

So basically you’ve shown me that it’s well worth paying the mechanic £75 to install these for me..

[@andrewwelsh3926]

Do you have a video for the rear brake pads? Along with any suggested pads and rotors?

[@chiefedup]

Excellent video and some very astute viewers and comments below. I also like to brush on a little bit of anti-seize between the hub assembly and backside of the rotor surface. This helps prevent any rust build up and the next time you have to remove the rotor it will pop off easy and not be rusted onto the hub.

[@kingmonkey88]

Great tip with the opening the brake reservoir cap. You can hand push the caliper piston back in, but the brake fluid overflows from the brake reservoir. Those 18mm bolts are a real bitch especially at the rear.

[@weebercorey]

Hi, thanks for the vid! DId I miss the part where you removed the pins holding the pads in? It's not clear to me what these bolts are? What tool do I need to remove them?

[@kaylanewell4505]

Getting ready to do my break rotors/pads, what are the proper torque specs for caliper bolts and wheel lug nuts for F30 335i xDrive with Msport

[@alecpajor6320]

I think 16mn

[@TranquilRide]

17mm and 110nm

[@marksargent2908]

@@TranquilRide F30 have M14 lugs, so need 140Nm.

[@Onlytherealtruth]

awesome. thanks for making videos like these

[@KiesMotorsports]

Sure thing, thanks for watching!

[@dennisgarcia8309]

Kies Motorsports How much torque should there be on the 2 caliper bolts?

[@JoseGonzalez-se3ky]

Thank you. Video is well lit. You instruct well. And overall a great video. Thank you for breaking down this process.

[@KiesMotorsports]

Thank you!

[@frankfarklesberry]

At the 00:59 mark, you placed a jackstand under there for additional safety. Can you tell me exactly where and how you positioned it? I know it sounds trivial, but there aren't really many safe places designated for this on a BMW. Thanks.

[@jacobshaneyfelt8264]

If you look under the car where he put the stand there is a plastic black box there should be 4 of them thats where it goes

[@knarfluna]

I think if you turned your wheel all the way to the right....that breaker bar would fit. Give you better access too...just saying

[@damimami6962]

Thanks for this video! I am currently replacing my brakes now using this video!

[@markc7889]

Great video! Thank you. Inspired by you. I replaced the front pads of my car with Akebono from fcpeuro. I found the the rotor got very hot after driving it. Is this normal? Thank you.

[@morbus74]

Did you clean the sliders well and also lubricated them? If that rotor if heating much, it's most likely because the brake pads are dragging....either sliders don't slide well, or the piston is not moving properly..

[@audrius7223]

Can't you fit 330mm rotor on stock caliper (it's the same for M sport line, which has 330mm)?

[@jackdaniels8427]

For those who gave 98 thumbs down your an idiot. This is a awesome video some of you didn’t even know how to change your brakes on your Bmw well now you do. Ty my brother for taking your time to show us how to do things with our vehicles much love.

[@audunjemtland8287]

Don't you have to use a diagnostics tool after the brake change? What would happen if you didn't take the sensor wire off? Awesome video thanks a bunch.

[@SupportTheLittleGuy]

i wanted to change mine myself but damn this seems super complicated

[@Wtfisahandle344]

I broke the old and new wear sensor 😂

[@bxrdo]

So break pads, rotors and sensors run about $250 for both front wheels,??🤔

[@robertoterriquez2132]

Thank you for this video. Keep doing what you are doing Bryan. You are a valuable asset to BMW DIY community.

[@Andyyahurd2]

“If it’s stuck just give it a bit of encouragement” Me: “alright buddy, give it all you have it’s your time”

[@LoganRob69]

What rims are those? 😍

[@rylo4262]

My brakes love to squeak on my f30 did u happen to have the same issue before and did this fix it?

[@merkzgaming2882]

Hey I’ve been looking for the full set of rotors for my bmw 328i Xdrive can someone help me plz or are the back the same size ?

[@mancaveproductions00]

Hi brian, can you tell me the torque setting for the two boys for calipers..thanks.

[@jorgetamayo4833]

VIP- loctite on caliper bolts or buy replacements. Trust me, they will come loose and you’ll end up on the side of the road looking for the right bolt from every auto parts store and no one will have them in stock. Then you’ll be walking up and down along the highway looking for that damn bolt, but it won’t be there…

[@marksargent2908]

If I forgot to get brake cleaner, to clean the slides, can I just use something else that might be around the house? Can I just wipe them down with a wet rag, and dry them off, before adding the brake grease that comes with the pads? Thanks.

[@TaylorMMontgomery]

Make sure you "go ahead" and do this

[@LotosOtol]

I got "Reset unsuccessful" on my 2014 320i xdrive (F30), anyone else got it? Why? How to deal with that?

[@timothyleung6355]

Does BMW car always have to change the rotor as well when the pads are worn out?

[@Nguyen2fold]

In this case I think he just wanted drilled and slotted look. It's only one small screw to change rotor and brake is already off. So why not just change it.

[@straatman12345]

Great guide! I'm going to use this to rust proof my brake Calipers and disc hubs soon. I didn't know about unscrewing the reservoir to relieve pressure. Once again, great video!!

[@MostWantedF30]

I replaced my rotors but not my brakes because I still have a lot of meat on the pads but my rotors are squeaking a lot more than before. Any advice?