How To Replace BMW E90 Rear Brakes (328i Pads, Rotors, Sensors) FCP Euro

[@fcpeuro]

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[@RumbleFish69]

Remember when KZbin videos like this didn't exist? Yeah, sure you do! So, I decided to do this myself after coming across this video several weeks ago. Can I tell you, I am glad I decided to do this myself! you saved me a lot of money! Apart from the money saved, there is no better feeling than the trust you have in the mechanic because the mechanic is YOU! If I could give you a thousand likes, I would give you twice that! I have already sent this link to several friends who have expressed interest in doing this after seeing how great mine came out! I will tell you, it wasn't easy to do, but it was done properly and that is what counts the most! A million thanks, brother!

[@fcpeuro]

Thank you so much for the kind words, really glad we can help!

[@RumbleFish69]

@@fcpeuro Oh yeah! You helped tremendously indeed. I also have to say to people out there who are questioning their abilities or can't handle repair costs...There are alternatives to high cost auto repairs. People just have to be willing to watch videos like this and put in the time and effort. In fact, I have always been ok with car repairs but after buy my E90, I questioned whether I could even change the oil. I am so confident in my ability to move around and underneath my car now that I will now take any money I would have spent on a mechanic and purchase tools instead! Tools that will last a lifetime and contribute towards all of my repair jobs!. My next job will be swapping out the calipers for some really cool fancy ones. In fact, I have already purchased them at a great price but I will put them on when the weather gets better. Thanks again, brother! BIG THUMBS UP!!!

[@MorganGlassco]

Great video. Straight to the point, good video angles throughout and clear instructions. 10/10

[@fcpeuro]

Thank you, Morgan!

[@akashgiri3822]

I usually don’t leave comments but this page is FANTASTIC!! I love how they take time to show every step clearly and say what tools you need 👍 been very successful doing my projects on my e92 and they have amazing prices on quality parts!

[@PalzToTheEnd]

Appreciate the terrific (and thorough) video! Used it today to do the job on my 2009 328xi, and the only thing I'd add is a hint regarding a mysterious scratching/mild grinding sound that occurred after I finished one side and pulled the car out of the driveway so that I could turn it around to do the other side.. I took the wheel off twice, thinking that perhaps the dust shield was contacting the wheel or rotor before realizing that it was the parking brake that had not seated correctly. When I gave the handle a few pulls while driving slowly down my block, the assembly re-seated in the new rotor and the sound went away. The other helpful hint I've got is something I learned from my best friend, who showed up just before I began the second side. I had mentioned to him that it was difficult tugging the old rotor off the parking brake shoes. He suggested I spin the rotor while pulling it off, and that worked like a charm after it initially got hung up on the shoes. Other than those few "hiccups," the job went very smoothly and I have your video to thank for it ... so THANKS! ;-) Steve

[@gorgeousal2410]

MAKE SURE YOUR HANDBRAKE IS OFF BEFORE TRYING TO REMOVE THE OLD DISC. I SPENT 20 MINUTES LEARNING THE HARD WAY!

[@dezeurobert]

I did this too today😂 i was using the hammer, see some move but the rotor didn't want to come off, but it worked after put the handbrake down. Do you think i did damage to handbrake system because of the hammer?

[@shaunp4802]

😂. I could see that happening to me:)

[@bryangonzalezvalencia7379]

Damn that happened to me haha

[@robertoguma]

Brooooo I called the part place and I snapped on them for sending me the wrong ones. Didn’t know it was the e brake. Gotta call back and apologize

[@dwightemerson1377]

Great Video. I've never used the caliper lub before. Replacement brakes on a BMW are usually noisy but after replacing mine on my Vert. with the lub they were as quiet as new. I also got to mine before the sensor light activated and was able to reuse the rotors with a 10 dollar each machine turning. One other thing. Shade trees like me will forget that the parking brake has to be off to get the rear rotor removed. I reviewed your video when they wouldn't turn loose and realized my mistake before I got a bigger hammer. All told your Video saved me about a Thousand Bucks. Thanks a Lot.

[@fcpeuro]

Hello Dwight, I'm glad to hear the video helped you out.

[@theequalizer3330]

Unless your disks are warped and cost £150 + there’s no point, should just buy new ones

[@BrokenV50]

Thanks for the video, I found it very helpful and I successfully changed my rear brakes! Took longer than expected but hey, it's fun to learn and cheaper than going to the mechanic! Thanks again

[@starkyslp16]

Thanks for the helpful video! I never trust myself even with pretty easy jobs that are hard to mess up. This made me feel much more confident going through the steps.

[@kencook4594]

If you are having trouble with the 16mm bolts holding the caliper carrier, try using a six point 5/8" spark plug socket, and combine using a 3/4" box end on the socket with an impact driver. Works great!

[@iselili2]

What a great video! Thank you... easy to watch, informative and complete.

[@fcpeuro]

You're welcome, Yzella! Really glad you liked the video!

[@collaredgreens1600]

also good to note at 3:20 it helps a lot if the hand brake is NOT on. Just words of wisdom from a guy with none ;)

[@jqgatson]

I had a hell of time trying to get my rear rotor of yesterday. I didn't think about disengaging the hand.

[@davidmorton6406]

DUUUUDE!, the second he said "nows a good time to inspect your parking shoes" I was like FUUUU... That's why I can't get them off. Scrolled through comments for confirmation but that's definitely my issues and now i feel like an idiot lol.

[@javianjohnson8746]

Needed this. Thanks

[@jamesfoo8999]

There are some really great mechanic videos on KZbin but yours was above the rest. Honestly, it's incredibly useful the way you precisely explained what you are doing, and sometimes mentioned the "why" too when it was useful to do so. I wish I could find a local mechanic with the attention to detail you have, instead of just whack everything together and clean nothing etc. Tend to do things myself to get a good job done.

[@jdneilso]

Thanks for this video! I just ordered new rear brakes and rotors for my 2007 525i and this video has really helped me so I know what I'm getting into.

[@georgeabdallah8887]

Brake caliper guide bolt, Tighten to 30 ± 2 Nm (22 ± 1 ft-lb) .

[@peepeepoop00_tv]

Legend

[@macduff1956]

Good job, you also may put some anti-seize grease on the little screw that hold the rotor in place.

[@TheRealBQ]

Appreciate this video. Helpful for my E90 brake job

[@MariahBoss]

I have to say he made it look like a piece of cake lol and it actually was damn near i thought it was gonna be hard but i like how it shows every step of the way not just skips parts ect i really like this video thank you for the inforfation you have provided it has really helped me

[@shooterray8160]

I really wish you would have said what size Allen bits and other size wrenches in the video. Great video and thanks!

[@wabblelxgsycho8099]

6mm

[@busybody8364]

​@@wabblelxgsycho8099 Thanks 👍🏿

[@D3LTA2]

Very good video, simple instructions and informative. 👍

[@andrewep2816]

Very good video. Thank you. I always try to keep in mind the proper bolt tightness. I know you mention "tight is tight", but I'm not dialed in to what that means. Can you give a torque indication for tightening the bolts?

[@haydenrainbow2037]

35nm

[@slipcarefully]

Just wanna say you guys are life savers!

[@fcpeuro]

Thanks, slipcarefully!

[@AdventureswithGB]

doing this tomorrow on my 10 328i, great video!

[@dereklee8551]

You're sweating hardcore! Nice work!

[@mecheng1977]

It's a good idea to open the reservoir before compressing the piston and check fluid level after you are complete

[@marcsmith3881]

That is because fools like to add fluid not realizing it is low because the pads are worn. It is a completely closed system and the fluid changes color since it is hygroscopic but the quantity never changes unless there is a leak somewhere.

[@felderosa]

@@marcsmith3881 you da real mvp

[@theequalizer3330]

Also a good way to get air in the system.

[@Breakspear100]

Great video's man some of the best I've seen for BMW maintenance, any chance can do a front bearing replacement for a E90 328i? thx Keep all the BMW video's coming!

[@Toob41]

El maestro Gareth. You make it look so easy!!

[@mastershredder2002]

7:37 "FUUUUHHHHHHHHHCK"

[@jarredjackson6883]

Awesome video👍 tackling mine today😊

[@wookamazoo]

I used this video to replace my rear brakes and rotors! Excellent resource. I only found a brake wear sensor on my passenger side rear, but none on my driver's side rear; no hookup either. Is there only one per side?

[@fcpeuro]

Hello James, there should only be one per side.

[@Djnick262]

Thanks for making this video! Helped me out a lot today

[@hollywoodbuilt]

How does the coating on those rotors not contaminate the pads during braking?

[@micheljones4970]

Thanks for the video. Well done.

[@joehyundaitech7961]

what size torx it did you use that was holding the caliper?

[@LeedsHypnotherapist]

There are 2 16mm bolts for the carrier and the guide pins are 7mm Allen key

[@maksimillian911]

You Guys ROCK!!!

[@yannicksenecal7503]

Really enjoy the vids that you guys did in the past and and also the new ones, any idea when you guys are going to work on Audi Q5 2011? breaks and normal maintenance, it would be appreciated. Thanks for the work that you guys are doing

[@fcpeuro]

Whenever we can get our hands on one we'll shoot some videos.

[@IsaacSantos-sy5vl]

Good video bro, man I wish I had a lift and an air conditioned room would make shit a lot more easier to deal with instead of trying to do it in this dry Texas heat lol

[@johngalv9288]

good video, thanks!

[@01123581321341]

Fantastic 👌 do all E90 BMW’s have rear brake wear sensors ? Is there just one on each side or both? I have a 2011 318i and i’ll he doing this job soon - cheers !

[@fcpeuro]

Usually all BMW's will have one in the front and one in the rear!

[@johnsalla3353]

Are the rotors and pads the same for the rear brakes and the front brakes for a 328xi (2008)? Thank you for your help and for both of your videos on brakes. They were very good videos. You could be a teacher.

[@fcpeuro]

Hello John, the rear brakes will be different from the the front pads and rotors. Please let us know if you need helping with locating the correct ones [e-mail]

[@sanjeevs786]

Awesome video! However I'm having trouble finding the correct bit size to unscrew the collar screw holding the brake pad brackets in place. Could you please let me me know of that size?

[@fcpeuro]

Hello, you can email the last 7 of your VIN to [e-mail] and we'll help you out with that.

[@topaciot]

7mm

[@rossfinlay3213]

Excellent video, made the job easy

[@fcpeuro]

Great to hear!

[@includer2]

Great instruction. Very detail explanation. Thanks for video

[@potted22]

Do you not have to adjust the handbrake aswell after fitting?

[@efthimios]

Your. Videos are awesome as always! I'm about to order brake kit from FCP , only thing looks confusing is how the brake wear wires are supposed to be snaked from the box to the pad- maybe it's more clear when your doing it but just worried about routing it incorrectly

[@funitoo]

they have plastic clips that hold the cable, just follow them, mine does anyway

[@seanm5282]

Great video! Well done, and thank you!

[@stevegentile6334]

Great detailed video thanks!

[@gail6904]

awesome video what are you using for lube on back brake pads/ AND ON CALIPER PINS?

[@tipprandssrevices270]

good detailed video

[@FindShindoHere]

Very thorough... ty

[@khristophercorpuz4086]

@fcpeuro Can you link tools needed?

[@petercass4126]

Simply

[@prezes4u]

Great video

[@faradaysage15]

Thanks, same as fronts. I didnt get sensors with my cheapassed Amazon kit, so I just cut the plug off sensor-side and jumped it out so the light goes off. 0 ohms is ok. Its a NC circuit and nothing in the "sensor", just an open circuit when it wears to that point the sensor is at.

[@kiakami4672]

Fantastic job, thanks for sharing

[@hammertimee777]

I have 200k on my 328i and I never replaced the rotors. The thickness is within specs and all I do is replace the pads when they are worn down to 10%. The rotors have no run out and no vibration. Maybe save some money by using the rotors a little longer?

[@fcpeuro]

+tyau1234 I assume you do a lot of highway driving? If the rotors are within spec and there is no run out there is no need to replace them.

[@devilmaxima9911]

Hey guys I have the 2013 335i f30 can you make a video how to replace the ebrake shoes? Thank you

[@A92_]

Thank you

[@01123581321341]

what size were the 2 bolts holding the caliper on ? 8mm hex ?

[@russiandrivers9986]

Where did you get those metal clips fitted to the back of the brake pads? I bought brake pads and they didn't have those clips fitted.

[@fcpeuro]

Hello, the rear inboard pads come equipped with them from the factory so that they can clip into the piston.

[@Rsaulus]

Thanks! Is there only one sensor? None on the opposite side right?

[@fcpeuro]

Nope! BMW's typically have one front and one rear

[@robertrumfelt7843]

Superb!!!

[@MotorenWerkeN52]

"Tight is tight"

[@peepeepoop00_tv]

No torque spec. Cross thread or not tight is right

[@ncpco44]

tight is good

[@felderosa]

Unless you're really weak or really strong

[@lethugugu268]

Awesome advice

[@DovbleO]

SO i had an issue with the sensor. What is the part called that you connect the sensor to for the rear passenger side wheel. at 5:11 you depressed the clip. The clip that was being detached corroded and when I went to remove it it basically crumbled in my hand because it rotted away. How do I replace the wiring for the new sensor to be attached? please help. where can I even buy it?

[@baggins15]

Is replacement of the wear sensor required? Each time the rotors are changed or even when you just change the pads?

[@fcpeuro]

If the sensor isn't worn down then you don't have to replace.

[@facosta81]

is the procedure the same for the front breaks and rotor? some videos showed that you have to drain brake fluids, is this part necessary?

[@danielschachler9445]

Thanx!

[@ProjektLament]

Do you not have to open the reservoir and then bleed the brake? I thought pressing on the caliper without opening the reservoir could damage the master cylinder. I know Honda’s you don’t have to open the reservoir but can you now do it like this on bimmers too?

[@fcpeuro]

Taking off the reservoir cap isn't a bad idea to help relieve some pressure.

[@pgtips7818]

Hi need to do my E90 rotors have you ever used Bosch or would you stick with Meyle

[@norazlanmanap6017]

good job..

[@robertrumfelt7843]

There is no mention of the drum pads or their replacement

[@sauce9949]

This guy has me feeling like a bmw mechanic lol great video!!!

[@fcpeuro]

Wow, thanks!

[@gavinp7692]

I have been having a loud clicking in my rear left wheel area especially when turning left, I heard it may be seized up parking brake or the components of the parking brake does that make any sense? (E92)

[@vquac851]

What allen bit did you use on the guide pins??

[@yoshiskater]

please tell

[@fayettevillin]

You need an extension but not the t45??

[@lirbohnik5905]

Quick question, if I’m only changing the pads without the rotors, is it required go change the sensors? Even if the sensors are bad do I still need them to be changed or is it just for convenience to have new sensors?

[@fcpeuro]

You don't have to change them, only if you want the brake pad sensors to work.

[@lirbohnik5905]

FCP Euro and is there a way to disable the sensor from going off on the dash?

[@papianthony1623]

You gotta replace the sensor every time you do the brakes? (Please don’t kill me I don’t anything about car)

[@rampant5139]

I mean, you don’t need to, but the car will throw lights thinking the rear brakes are cooked when they aren’t.

[@adolphntaja2105]

Hi, Does one need a brake sensors for each wheel? or its just one for the front and one for the back? thanks

[@KeyaReneeMonroe]

I want to know too! Because I'm getting my brakes changed now and from the looks of it one side has the brake sensor and the other doesn't.

[@fcpeuro]

Hello Adolph, there's one brake pad sensor for the front and one for the rear pads.

[@adolphntaja2105]

Thanks. I managed to flush brake fluid, & change my brake pads and sensors like a pro thanks to your videos

[@DroneStrike1776]

Caliper bolts are stuck on mine. I used an impact, some WD-40 and nothing works.

[@joshuanunez2835]

Do you have to change that pad sensor or no

[@farhenheit628of1200]

What size is the hex? He didn’t say.

[@chadleychadlington3513]

what All tools are needed

[@felixshurik1847]

did you need to bleed the brakes after replacing pads and rotors?

[@Kwameyoo]

Nope

[@felixshurik1847]

@@Kwameyoo such a late response lol thanks anyways. I took care of it

[@kahseemc3271]

@@felixshurik1847did u bleed ur brakes after the job ?

[@ancientalienrecords]

What size is the hex for the calliper guide pins please? 7 or 8mm

[@meekallgolden5055]

7

[@dannymartinez4177]

what type of break pads did you use?

[@fcpeuro]

Hello Danny, Akebono Ceramic brake pads were used in the video.

[@gnight51]

Use as little lube on the pads as possible, it will also collect dust & therefore eventually moisture...

[@Batuhan1988]

does it matter to use silver or copper grade anti-seize on the hub? also I have seen in another video they applied anti-seize on the centering screw.

[@fcpeuro]

It doesn't matter the type, you just want to sand the hub quick to have a smooth surface before applying.

[@joseluisortega9330]

really Ur apply all grease? woow

[@Gino20202]

What about resetting the brake wear sensor light on the dash?..

[@fcpeuro]

You can do that through the OBC, iDrive, or simply let it reset itself. The sensor had not been triggered in this case so there was no reason to reset it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/imTJk5-lrdh8e8k

[@zebezebe2373]

Hello guys from FCP could you please tell me what kind of fluid do you put at 6:32 ? Sorry for my English I'm from pontos

[@fcpeuro]

+Zebe Zebe It's antisieze. However, it's not really required and it can even cause rotor run-out if too much is applied. It's best to clean the wheel hub really well and install the rotor on the hub without any type of lubricant.

[@babar141]

Do we need to bleed the brakes now to take air out of system?

[@jaredfletcher1587]

No

[@alexcherneta7572]

Is there brake wear sensors on both sides on the rear?

[@fcpeuro]

Brake pad sensors should be just on one side.

[@miriamrodriguez8628]

You miss the part of the tutorial where you mentioned details like size measurement of the tools you need reason why I’m here

[@allaboutskills2712]

I brought last week and its not fit on a hole :(

[@Nizzo1x]

Torque rating?

[@qwikkstarr]

I got regular rotors for the rear and put them on but everytime I drive slow it sounds like bent and i can hear the back drive side rattle as im driving on the frreway against the wall? is there something i dd wrong? do the rotors need to be on certain side? Like the back left driver side and back right passenger side. Need help ASAP!! Thanks

[@MrMilk2go]

how do you suggest we handle rotors that are difficult to remove. My rotors must be seized on the hub or rusted :(

[@fcpeuro]

Mujtaba Ali Make sure the set screw is removed. Install a log bolt on the upper most hole of the wheel hub (not all the way). Smack the lower portion of the rotor with a medium sized hammer. The lug bolt will keep the rotor from flying off and the hammer will break the rotor free from the hub.

[@MrMilk2go]

Hey. Thanks for the reply, I was able to get the rotor off the hub. I think you should mention in your videos that handbrake should be left disengaged when changing the brakes. This was the source of my troubles.

[@jimlevin4843]

Mujtaba Ali LOL!

[@josephbell4484]

Can I use valvoline synthetic grease for the lubing