F80 BMW M3 Replacing and bedding pads plus swapping track wheels

[@edward-tv]

You're the real MVP for all of us that own M3's and M4's. I love working on my own cars... keep up the AWESOME work!

[@TommyLGarage]

Ahhh thanks! Super hard to hear that. And congrats on owning an awesome car too!

[@AHeatedMess]

Thank you for teaching me how to live a better life. I would be lost without this channel 🤓

[@TommyLGarage]

Hahaha wow. I’m glad this is making such an impact

[@AHeatedMess]

Tom Lawrowski when I need to make a big decision I think to myself “what would #tomlawrowski do?” #WWTLD

[@TommyLGarage]

A Heated Mess I like how you’re binge watching my channel. Keep it up!!

[@AHeatedMess]

Tom Lawrowski I don’t know how I survived before this channel. My life before #TomLawrowski a.k.a #BTL had no meaning. I once was lost but now am found, was blind but now I see 👁🚙🎥 #WWTLD

[@TommyLGarage]

A Heated Mess I need makeup tips. Know anyone ?

[@samspace81]

Should have used another full tube of grease for the pad backs

[@scottweiner9082]

Just did this job today, thanks to your video! All went smoothly and it was really helpful to have this tutorial. Thank you!

[@TommyLGarage]

I’m glad it helped !!!

[@xKevinK]

You make it look so easy. the more I watch video like this makes me more confident to work on my own car.

[@TommyLGarage]

Kevin K thanks!!! Cars are fairly easy to work on as long as you’ve got the right tools for the job and the desire to do it. Happy New Year!

[@deadflyer1]

There is a central front jack point. you can jack both sides up at the same time and put jack stands under each jack pads at the same time.

[@TommyLGarage]

Thats true but then it is still hard to jack up the rear

[@dannyaabbaabb8360]

Thanks for the video! I want to replace the brake pad for my f82 because the rotor gets warped so easily after several track days with OEM pads. I hope the new track pads could wipe away some of the debris on the pad. I am not good at DIY but I will try my best to follow the instructions here. Wish me luck!

[@syedshah5108]

Thanks for these videos. I work on my M3 myself after watching your vids

[@TommyLGarage]

Glad to hear! It’s fairly easy

[@karlalliban2264]

Liked and subscribed. Really helpful video, thanks. I get my M2C early next year and will be tracking it. Watching this gives me the confidence to change my own pads and bed them in. Mucho gracias!

[@TommyLGarage]

Glad I could help!!

[@jaredgoodridge]

anybody else thought he pushed the car off the jack when the camera fell? lol my heart dropped

[@TommyLGarage]

Jared Goodridge haha that’s why I left that clip in there. Thanks for watching man!

[@gsxr200799]

Awesome video helps me a lot. You need to make one video replacing the E brake I can’t find a video doing it

[@TommyLGarage]

Thanks. Will do

[@antoniocampos6627]

I recommend putting XPEL or cilajet to protect the paint. Completely worth it on a car like this.

[@TommyLGarage]

Antonio Campos I thought about it but decided against it. I use trakktape which is an amazing product. See below: amzn.to/2xl5o69

[@carlosyanez5017]

This video helped me out a lot thanks

[@TommyLGarage]

You got it!

[@ardatnc]

Good job tom ;) I look forward to track day. Track wheels are realy look nice maybe you can use these daily for winter. Thx for every things, I am following :)

[@TommyLGarage]

Arda Tunca thanks for the support! And yes I agree I might use them for the winter too. This car will see lots of snow :)

[@ardatnc]

I am await something impatiently winter :)

[@GimliTehDwarf]

Im going to give it a shot this weekend!

[@TommyLGarage]

Don’t be intimidated. It’s easy

[@GimliTehDwarf]

@@TommyLGarage Done was easy! Thanks for the video!

[@TommyLGarage]

Stephan Stephanoff super! Glad it was helpful

[@GimliTehDwarf]

@@TommyLGaragejust came back to this video to do it again! Great refresher!

[@FastlaneHero]

Great video bro!!!! Very informational!!! Lol I don’t own a Beamer yet but was bored so I watched this vid. Definitely was a good information and entertaining video. Love the car too bro! Can’t wait to get older and get one someday!

[@TommyLGarage]

Thanks for watching!!!!

[@FastlaneHero]

@@TommyLGarage yessir broooo!!!! Lol I watched like 6-8 vids on ur channel in the morning. Love the vids and keep up the good work.

[@johnezimmer]

Awesome video. You have inspired me to do my own pad replacement. Can you put a link to OEM Pads and The Race Pads you used. Just did my first track day at Willow Springs and the brakes were amazing, but next time Id like to drop in Race pads. Thanks for all your great videos. You make working on your car look so easy. Nice job.

[@TommyLGarage]

i get my stuff from getbmwparts.com

[@johnezimmer]

@@TommyLGarage Thanks.

[@larsweinand4035]

Very nice video! Thank you. Why did you not attach the brake sensor to the racing pads? Do they not fit or was it only because you switch back after coming from the track?

[@TommyLGarage]

Lars Weinand I do not think they are necessary for me because I switch pads if you times a year when I go to the track and after I come back. It’s just a pain in the neck to have them there and they will not serve me any purpose

[@joaomelo1203]

Tommy, I have a M3 F80 stock blue break system, and a guy wants to sell me his Carbon fiber system and keep mine bc he says he needs to change for 18’ wheels. I will pay around 5800. Since I have 20’ it will feet. My question is if this a huge upgrade for me. And regarding my normal driving, basically somes rides par day, will it be a good change for me. Been watching you Chanel for a long time and you are the guy that learned a lot. Really like your content, and one day if you have time let me know for a stage 1 is always mandatory to replace crank hub? Thank you for you detailed videos, Portugal here!

[@desrtfox]

Love the video! Question, can you make a video about how to change the sensor?

[@TommyLGarage]

desrtfox good idea. I’ll add it to the list!

[@burronorteno]

I have an M4 and want to change pads and bleed brakes but I don't track the car. What fluid and pads do you recommend? GREAT CHANNEL. YOU ARE MY HERO

[@TommyLGarage]

Keep things oem. Best stuff.

[@dshu15]

Next you should disable the active sound that's coming from the speakers and see how much of a difference that makes.

[@TommyLGarage]

Daniel Shulman I was thinking about it, but decided against it. I kind of like the way it sounds now. Maybe I’ll change my mind sometime in the future.

[@JulesAA88]

Very Nice DIY videos you are always putting together. What size spacers do you have on front and back wheels. And a big YES to the winter tire video.

[@TommyLGarage]

Assion Ayikutu Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching! The spacers are 12 mm front and back. The back could use a bit more poke but I am worried that snow might get in there and cause some trouble so I’d like to keep it conservative.

[@theR0ck]

Nice diy video👍🏾 keep em coming Tom. Any future work? Such as clutch pad?

[@TommyLGarage]

victor gallardo thank you! Yes I’ve got a bunch in the pipeline. Just posted on how I hardwired my dash cam. Will have a track day video soon. Some winter driving and many more. This is fun! Thanks for watching - I appreciate it and I’m glad it was useful.

[@jameswheeler9752]

Make sure you're in the right hole. Something my missis says, sometimes. lol (minute 13.35)

[@TommyLGarage]

Ooooooooiiii!

[@cristianseminario6250]

Hey tommy i just came across my first brake service.. i just seem your video on brake pads.. just gotta question.. since is the first service do you recommend doing rotors too ..? My car is a bmw m3 as well..

[@TommyLGarage]

Definitely no rotors. They are very solid

[@cristianseminario6250]

@TommyLGarage forgot to mention I'm at 79000 miles would it be OK still. ??

[@73kokitch]

Good video mate but you forgot to put some anti seize lube between the rotor and the wheel! Did you see how hard was it to remove the wheel spacer! Same could happens with the wheels!

[@TommyLGarage]

True

[@gmmza03]

Hello Tom, was wondering if you planned on swapping front rotors soon? Trying to get a pair to fabricate a bracket to make those rotors work for a f30 335i.

[@TommyLGarage]

Mike Mike they’re still in a pretty good shape. Once they’re done I can let you know but it might be a year or so. Your best bed would be eBay I think.

[@TheKhanabdul]

Hi can u link where to buy the pads. My car came with performance brake kit but i dont know where to purchase pads or what the correct sizes are. Thanks

[@TommyLGarage]

Topbrakes.com

[@RawwUnderGround]

You know these type of callipers? What’s name of this setup i’m sure there’s name for it’s type. I have mainly worked on callipers that slide up from removing bottom bolt, or both bolts. Just wanted to know that name of this calliper type please let me know.

[@TommyLGarage]

Sully there are known as two piston calipers. There are three four five even six piston calipers out there. Very easy to work on since the lads just slide out of the back.

[@RawwUnderGround]

Tommy L Garage thanks man! I’m changing the front and rear pads on my friends bmw m3 just like yours in sky blue soon

[@TommyLGarage]

Sully if you get stuck hit me up at [e-mail] but don’t worry it’s an easy job!

[@nirsilgi]

Thanks Tommy, best BMW brake pads video here. Quick question: what kind of brake lubricant are you using?

[@TommyLGarage]

nirsilgi thank you. I appreciate it. I linked the lubricant in the description of the video - check it out. It’s really good.

[@qwksti]

good informative video! thx. one ?, do you know why the stock pads have those weights on them and after market pads dont? what are the weights for ?

[@TommyLGarage]

Shnel M4 Actually those weights are to minimize squealing. They are actually not wait but rather sound absorbers. I learned that after I posted that video

[@qwksti]

@@TommyLGarage ok thx, im getting some cool carbon street pads and they dont look like they have the weights , so i was wondering. i also like the tip on zip up the sensors, what a waste of money, ill do the same.

[@kevinryan2556]

Hello Tommy. What spacers would you recommend for my F80 M3? Thank you.

[@TommyLGarage]

Kevin Ryan 12mm all around is what I run and I’m very happy

[@kevinryan2556]

Tommy L Garage Thank you!

[@bavarianhighway2687]

Did they start squealing after some time? And why have you decied to not install the weights anymore?

[@TommyLGarage]

Yes; these track pads did squeal after a while. I went back to OEM pads for daily driving.

[@bavarianhighway2687]

@@TommyLGarage thanks! I have track pads...they are extremely loud. I will replace them with normal ones this weekend.

[@jliao3100]

didn't find you have a video to replace those rotors, when are you gonna replace them lol, make sure to post one!!!

[@TommyLGarage]

Thanks for reminding me. Will be ordering some soon

[@MrAvill008]

What lubricant did you use before installing the freddo pads? for where the cyclinders hit? Very helpful video btw

[@TommyLGarage]

Andre Villarreal I linked it in the description. It’s the best liver can you can get. And you put it where the piston touches the pad as well as on the side where it slides

[@jordanchoi1522]

love the channel keep it up

[@TommyLGarage]

Thank you Jordan! I’m glad you enjoy it. Hope you keep coming back

[@ricepattysamwichmeh120]

The Oem Textars are GF rated while the aftermarket ferodo's are only FF rated? Why swap pads if the hot temp friction coefficient rating is the same "F" standard? Seems like you are sacrificing cold brake performance for no gain???

[@M3_86]

RicePattySamwich Meh at the track you never have cold brakes.

[@poonam19848484]

Hey I really enjoyed the video. I have a f80 6spd as well. Would you ever make a video on those seat emblems? Also, where did you buy those brake pads from? Thanks

[@TommyLGarage]

Seat emblems sure. I’ll make one soon. Brakes I got from topbrakes.com

[@ernestogaytan5044]

@@TommyLGarage hey I have question iam trying to jump to a f80 but I hear lot things of the crank hub need to be replace ? How many miles need to be done u know. Or if am running stock do I need to do it. Any recommendation

[@carlosmendez5955]

Upgraded my pads but now my car makes a clunky noise when I brake... does it once either going forward or on reverse... after the first clunky noise no more noises after that... trying to figure out if it does with the aftermarket pads 🤷🏼‍♂️🤷🏼‍♂️🤷🏼‍♂️ great vídeo btw!!

[@TommyLGarage]

Your pads are too small for the calipers

[@carlosmendez5955]

Tommy L Garage ummm but they are exactly the same size ... by the way the brand is akebono no more brake dust..

[@johnzhang5373]

Hi Tom, are you running same size spacers all around 12mm,? 5 x 120, 14mm X 1.25? what is the widest/Thickest it can go without any rubbing, BTW, love your Yas Marina Blue!

[@TommyLGarage]

John Zhang yes 12mm all around. I think you can go 15 and still be fine. And thanks!!

[@johnzhang5373]

@@TommyLGarage thank you, and are you running the OEM brake pads? i was thinking of Brembo Pads on my M4, but not sure about parts #.

[@TommyLGarage]

John Zhang OEM pads are Bremvo. I ran Ferodo pads and loved them !

[@wallyhh]

Another GREAT Video Tommy, one question, do these High Performance Pads dust like the OEM ones? Thank You

[@TommyLGarage]

Wally Hamdan Thank you. They dust the same. I have since upgraded to either more aggressive track pads and those dust quite a lot.

[@wallyhh]

Tommy L Garage - Thank You for the reply - go you Knowledge, are there any standard break pads out there that are dust free/reduced?

[@sillyman9394]

Just got the same car and was wondering what pad and spacer you were using? The spacer does make the car look complete imho. Nice car btw.

[@TommyLGarage]

Alan Cheung thank you. The pads are a Ferodo 2500. Best pads ever. I just finished a track weekend (video coming soon) and they performed really well. Congrats on the car by the way!

[@MrCutFolks7]

I have 17 inch rims on my 2009 bmw 328xi and I wanna put the blue break caliper covers on will the fit? Or do I need to have at least 18in rims?

[@TommyLGarage]

You might need 18s

[@9-and-3]

can you still attach the wear sensor to DS2500? I don't wanna zip tie it since I will be using DS2500 as daily driving pads

[@TommyLGarage]

9 and 3 yes you can but you will need a file or a Dremel tool to make the opening bigger. I tried putting the sensor back in but it was too big for the opening so that’s why you have to grind it a bit.

[@cccc9911]

What is your exhaust setup? Every F80 Ive ever heard was the worst sound ever. Or am I just hearing piped in sound? Im referencing the interior portion at the very beginning of video. Btw...love your car.

[@TommyLGarage]

Oem competition exhaust but I am running Active Autowerke midpipe

[@RCFunTime]

Great video tutorial. I also watched your other 2 track day vids. I've been trying to find suitable track pads for my m4. Are the Ferodo ds2500 pads any good? Are they noisy? Any fade at all after your track session? How do they cope with wear? Do they wear out discs fast? What brake fluid are you using? Sorry for asking so much questions lol

[@TommyLGarage]

Happy you’re asking questions! And thanks for watching. The pads are great. I used to get a few track days out of them. You can go up a level but then daily driving suffers. These are good for both. They squeak sometimes. Nothing too terrible. I’ve never experienced fade with them. Any performance pad will wear out the disc faster but these rotors are massive so I’m not worried. Regarding the fluid I’m using Motul RBF600 amzn.to/2FnI9NG

[@RCFunTime]

Cheers buddy for your input. I used to use ds2500 years ago on my scooby setup and wanted to check who is using on f80/f82, so I Searched on forums and found one guy said they wrecked discs and said it's for lighter cars. Now that you're actually fine with them I guess I'll go for them too. Was also looking at pfc 08/11 pads as an alternative. Do you remember if the Motul 600 have a different colour to stock fluid? Helps if they do to know when to stop bleeding haha

[@TommyLGarage]

DoubleTap DMR Anytime. I’m glad I could be of help. Regarding the color of the fluid I am not quite sure. I was the one pressing the brake and my friend was the one doing the bleeding by the caliper. I do believe that they are slightly different color so you will definitely notice a difference. Safe bet is to get two bottles.

[@RCFunTime]

Tommy L Garage Ok cool thanks again. I've ordered 2x500ml.

[@dianag6485]

Great video, helped me a lot and appreciate the links to the tools. what color blue is your car, the calipers look like they match perfectly. is it estoril blue? also what size brake pads do you recommend for these M sport brakes?

[@TommyLGarage]

Diana Lulejian thanks. I’m glad it was helpful. The color is Yas Marina - it’s one of the base colors on the M3. For the M sport package I’d stick with OEM. If you check out topbrakes.com you can see what options are available for your car. I love Ferodo DS2500. Street and track use both work well! Let me know what you end up with.

[@dianag6485]

Thanks for the quick reply...I was hoping you could help me with another question, do you have an email I could send my question to, instead of posting a novel on here on youtube?

[@TommyLGarage]

Diana Lulejian sure. Got6speed@gmail

[@charlesdedlow9345]

Hey Tommy, Love your videos been super helpful. How many brake pad changes do you think you can get out of a set of rotors.

[@TommyLGarage]

Charles Dedlow thanks! Honestly it depends how and where you drive. I have about 12 track days on my stock rotors and they are still fine.

[@charlesdedlow9345]

@@TommyLGarage Great to hear, I plan on doing as much of the maintenance on my M3 to save on that M tax! going to change my pads soon! thanks for getting back to me!

[@user-awerdf38m34eoipus]

So what kinda pads u using now tom? Stock disc+???

[@TommyLGarage]

During the winter it’s oem everything. Track pads are Ferodo DS1.11

[@user-awerdf38m34eoipus]

Tommy L Garage got it. I use ferodo 2500 on brembo gt disc. If u will do flash tune for more hp and fun, u’ll need 6p breaks for sure. With stock disc+ferodo pads=cant use well long time. Stock disc will get some problems.

[@TLDCR531]

Tommy..I have a Yas Marina Blue F80 as well and I love the look of your 513m wheels in black. Can you please share your tire and spacer sizes that you have?

[@TommyLGarage]

Thanks! I appreciate it. And thanks for watching. The winter tires mounted on these wheels are 255/40/18 - all four. My track setup on these wheels is OEM size front and back, which is 275/40/18 rear and 255/40/18 front I hope this help. Let me know if you need anything else.

[@TLDCR531]

Tommy L Garage thanks man..your videos inspired me to buy my F80 in this color. I picked her up on Friday and I already have a shopping/MOD list..

[@TommyLGarage]

Awesome! Happy to hear that. If you need a steering wheel let me know :)

[@jeppewerring]

But the stock wheels look so gooood

[@TommyLGarage]

Jeppe Werring I’ll put them back on in the spring no worries

[@jeppewerring]

perfect

[@brum2302]

Nice video. What’s the model number for original wheels that you re-fitted. ? Thanks

[@TommyLGarage]

Thanks. The wheels are 18 inch OEM f80/82 wheels. BMW codes them 513M. They come in silver but I painted them gloss black.

[@brum2302]

very nice - cool

[@dragngt]

Nice vid. I appreciate the effort to record this as it basically doubles the amount of time it takes to do this. How was VIR? Are your calipers still blue? Have you looked in to brake cooling solutions?

[@TommyLGarage]

dragngt thanks for the comment! I’m leaving for VIR tomorrow morning so stay tuned for the video. I have looked into brake cooling and might install it next year. I’m also tempted to go with a bigger brake setup for the front. I’m just not impressed with these to be honest with you.

[@dragngt]

Tom Lawrowski I’ve yet to see a real set of unbiased testing that shows that a ‘bigger’ brake set up is going to have a significant improvement over the stock system. The bigger brakes aren’t that much larger, if at all in some cases. But there are better brake pads for both daily and track use that you can see improvement from. SRF brake fluid and cooling are really the route I would try first. If you are still unhappy then you can add a BBK and improve it further. I have a brake cooling thread on Bimmerpost.

[@TommyLGarage]

dragngt good point. Can you share the brake cooling thread please?

[@dragngt]

Tom Lawrowski f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1423439

[@brotherhef7]

Did the purple permatex grease you put on back of pads hold up on track day?

[@TommyLGarage]

Michael Oh yes. Zero issues. I use it all the time

[@brotherhef7]

Tommy L Garage thank you!

[@daliydriver_x]

Hey Tom, may I know where did you get your jack? that's a low profile jack?

[@TommyLGarage]

夏XYD this is a Harbour Freight low profile jack made by Pittsburg. Are you in the US?

[@daliydriver_x]

thanks, yeah, I live in Michigan

[@eugenbutsch1194]

Hi Tommy, nice Vlogs! Tell me - how thick are your wheel spacers? Thanks and best greetings from Germany!

[@TommyLGarage]

Thank you for watching! The spacers are 12 mm all around. The rear could be a bit more but I’m fine with it for now.

[@ibrahimalmotawa967]

Do you recommend this pdas Ferodo ? Thank you an advance.

[@TommyLGarage]

Yes. Love them !

[@StreetDrivenDaily]

This is why I love this car compared to Audi RS4 B7! - easy swaps for everything - BTW which pads did you go with and I believe you running 10mm spacers all-around?

[@TommyLGarage]

I run Ferodo ds1.11 at the track. And 12mm spacers

[@TommyLGarage]

Retro Punkt Ferodo ds2500 or oem. I’d go oem really for daily

[@StreetDrivenDaily]

@@TommyLGarage cool, I run 12.5 rear and 15 front.

[@TickleMePinkGaming]

i love this channel

[@TommyLGarage]

Thanks!

[@CrazyforAuto]

What track tire/wheel set up you are using at the track?

[@TommyLGarage]

This season r888r on apex

[@0208Mo]

Nice video. Nice car. Nice Skills!

[@TommyLGarage]

1_Ming Well thank you very much. I’m all about doing it myself.

[@austinsargent8753]

just curious, why don't we use the weights on the new pads?

[@TommyLGarage]

They’re not weights. They’re sound bells. Seriously.

[@Fontanat]

What if I want to still use the sensor for my new brake pads, does the computer recognize new pads and reset the "service until 000 miles?

[@TommyLGarage]

You can do it and no it won’t be reset but as long as you don’t break the sensor you’re going to be fine for a long long time

[@Fontanat]

@Tommy L Garage Also, I just changed my brake pads today for brand new pads and now thy're making some scraping noise, is that because of not bedding? I’ve never change brake pads before, I fear that I might damage my rotors. Did you have that problem with your F80 M3?

[@scottblanco]

Did your buy knew hardware or reuse the old ones?

[@TommyLGarage]

Reused old one

[@scottblanco]

Thanks brother, keep doing the M justice

[@kidouxu]

Great! Have you used any of your brake fluid?

[@TommyLGarage]

I don’t follow. What do you mean?

[@kidouxu]

@@TommyLGarage Oh I was saying that you provided some recommended links for us, and "Brake fluid: amzn.to/2FnI9NG" was one of them, but I didn't see you used it from the video, just a curious question if you changed the fluid or not.

[@tonikins99771]

Hey man, where did you get your break pads from? Any recommendations based on your experience? Thanks!

[@TommyLGarage]

Stanislaus Family Channel I get my brakes from topbrakes.com. Ferodo ds2500 are fantastic for track and street. I also have a dedicated set of Ferodo track pads - one step above the 2500. What type of pads are you looking for ?

[@tonikins99771]

Tommy L Garage I track my car once a year. Which would you recommend? Do I need to change my fluid as well?

[@TommyLGarage]

Ferodo 2500 will do. And yes you should flush your fluid before every track event. I made a video about it - check it out!

[@syedshah5108]

Tommy L Garage would you recommend the Ferodo Ds2500 over the oem break pads for street use? I don’t track my car just need to replace front pads

[@ohtwo23]

2017 M3 clips are different than these. Won’t just come out after pins are removed.

[@MrCutFolks7]

Your car is so sweet by the way

[@TommyLGarage]

Thanks !!

[@gtrmadman4127]

Do you think the ferodo pads are better than the OEM ????

[@gtrmadman4127]

I went from the carbon ceramic on my M4 to the normal on my new M3 and found a big difference in bite

[@TommyLGarage]

Ferodo ds2500 are same as oem. Ferodo ds1.11 have an amazing bite and are much better. Just a bit noisy

[@mq2825]

Not only do F80 F82 F83 have brake sensor but ever bmw does. Good video tho!

[@TommyLGarage]

yousaf qamar good thought. This is my first bmw which is why I was surprised.

[@wenlyone]

Very informative. :)

[@TommyLGarage]

Wen Shen thanks for watching!

[@catalinsavu6701]

I have this calipers from stock and now I have a problem. I just bought some 17" wheels for winter season but does not fit because of the caliper. Anyone with the same issue? Can you fit on your car 17" rims?

[@TommyLGarage]

Catalin Savu Does it not fit even if you space out the wheel? What if you got some spacers would that work? Although I know with the M3 the minimum size is 18 inches

[@catalinsavu6701]

@@TommyLGarage It doesn't, the brakes are m4 brakes from stock. The only thing I can do is to sell the 17" wheels. Bad luck for me.

[@Wtfizdat]

Great video Tommy. What size spacers are you using? I've heard 12mm front and 15mm rear is best...machtschnell.com/catalog/product-model/m/f8x-m3-m4/?limit=20

[@TommyLGarage]

Thanks! I run 12mm spacers all around. Also MS

[@Preachingthechoirnow]

Where did you buy the brake pads?

[@TommyLGarage]

Abner Ortiz topbrakes or Amazon

[@Ranchy9876]

What springs are you running ?

[@TommyLGarage]

RanchyRansel macht Schnell

[@ManavPat31]

did you do a CDV delete?

[@TommyLGarage]

I did not

[@x3thelast]

Hey tommy great instructional video. Can you tell me what size punch you are using to push the pins out?

[@TommyLGarage]

itsbeenfunmike no problem. Honestly I am not sure. I linked some in this video - maybe that helps. You can also use a wood nail

[@babushkasboi8240]

How expensive are brake kits?

[@TommyLGarage]

Pads or rotors or calipers ?

[@babushkasboi8240]

@@TommyLGarage rotors and pads

[@lallen968]

what is the torque set on the wheel lug?

[@TommyLGarage]

I use 110

[@lallen968]

@@TommyLGarage alright . Thanks

[@Baby-wick94]

What size of spacers do u have on

[@TommyLGarage]

12mm all around

[@filipcrisan6986]

Can you hace 2 piston calipers?

[@TommyLGarage]

Filip Crisan define hace

[@donbalooga]

The M- Performance brakes are way easier to change... the base model brake = headache lol

[@TommyLGarage]

Agreed!

[@ivan36v]

10:30 Wow is that normal on the wheel hub ?

[@TommyLGarage]

ivan021093 yes pretty much so. All cars have that issue.

[@dragngt]

I live in the south and still see a touch of rust there.

[@TommyLGarage]

dragngt true. I’ve never seen a car with hubs that were non rusty.

[@cod4Anubis]

don't need to bleed the system?

[@TommyLGarage]

cod4Anubis not at all. You can do pads or rotors without bleeding the fluid.

[@rhdjonn]

Thanx

[@TommyLGarage]

rhd-jon zeugirdoR Awesome! I’m glad you enjoyed it.

[@AntLive29]

No jackstand. sticks head in wheelwell anyway😔

[@TommyLGarage]

true - nice catch. I have since improved my ways!

[@danielfl.9347]

That M-skifter looks really bad. You should consider changing to the normal M3 version in leather.

[@TommyLGarage]

Daniel Fl. I’ll keep the knob but the boot will have to go. It does look bad I agree

[@danielfl.9347]

I was thinking about the comfort. The OG M3 knob feels very nice. But as long as you're happy with it, then thats the most important.

[@charlandk]

Informative videos but the music has to go. Good job with the channel. Thanks for posting. Can’t wait to get my M3 this spring.

[@TommyLGarage]

charlandk haha oh no! I liked the music. Fine fine I will tone it down. What about the classical music in my latest snow plowing post ?

[@charlandk]

Somehow the classical music fit your snow plowing video perfectly. Thanks for the info on the carbon fiber parts. I talked to him last week and got prices. Much cheaper than ordering factory M parts!

[@TommyLGarage]

charlandk glad you like it! And thanks for the complements haha. The quality of the parts is great. I could not be happier. Let me know if I can help

[@thejafman]

U need to open the brake reservoir when u push pistons

[@TommyLGarage]

I did

[@Floortile83]

Anyone else think the car fell at 8:41? I jumped out of my seat lol.

[@TommyLGarage]

I’m glad my videos are so exciting haha! And yea that’s why I left the clip there. Thanks for watching!!!

[@tintman831]

Tap it from the back

[@TommyLGarage]

tintman831 some people prefer it that way... :)

[@i344679]

I literally look at all your video and have been doing all the maintenance with ease. But Can you edit less and everything you use in your vlog.

[@TommyLGarage]

Exotic Evolution when you say edit less you mean to add more detail ?

[@i344679]

@ Tommy L Garage Yes, just a tiny bit more little details on your how to do videos with your camera angle, for more close up on particular part with lighting, but even with your current video I feel as though, its real easy to follow, but would like to see more video time watching you actual transitioning your process to the next step. But don’t misunderstand, you have good editing, but the how to do parts - really dummying down for people like me is really helpful. Haha You have great content and will continue to follow

[@TommyLGarage]

Exotic Evolution understood. Ever since that video I’ve upgraded my camera equipment so things will get better. Thanks for the feedback!

[@tommytexter4054]

actually bedding is needed for track pads not for oem or street pads

[@TommyLGarage]

Good point

[@tommytexter4054]

Tommy L Garage i am changing my pads too next few weeks to ebc red stuff for the front. Mine is f32 435i. I just want to know it is hard to take out the sensor? I toon pads out 3 times before to lube. But failed to pop out the sensor. I didn’t have to back then but i do now since it is going to new pads. I ‘d love to re use it on my new pads.

[@TommyLGarage]

It’s super easy. Grab a set of pliers and just pull them up. They sit on a little spring but they’ll pop off. Just don’t squeeze them too hard.

[@tommytexter4054]

Tommy L Garage i also apply lube on top and bottom edges of the pads according to bmw repair manual. Plus, use a brake pad separator (maybe not call this name) to expend the piston, much easier.

[@TommyLGarage]

Good points Steve. I skipped the top and bottom lube and get some squeal here and there so maybe I may have to do what you did. Thanks for the tip.

[@MarkCalica]

105lbs, wow...

[@scottring6446]

Why's your car so dirty? And why are you working on the driveway right NEXT to your garage? And where's your comfy blanket? I'm sweating that gun, need to get one.

[@TommyLGarage]

Scott Ring You can always use mine if you want to. But it’s always good to have it in your arsenal. I put a link in my description if you’re looking for one. It’s a worthy investment.

[@73kokitch]

Dude you can barely handle the bedding, how can you do the racing then? 😂

[@TommyLGarage]

I am a flag person ...

[@dsskuzltd]

Woah! Watch out with that beak

[@dsskuzltd]

Y do ppl make brakes so difficult they r simple Brembo brakes. Doesn’t get easier.