How to Replace Rear Brake Pads and Rotors in BMW F30 320i 328i 330i 335i Performance Brakes

[@NewRoad]

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[@ShockwavesFTW]

Thanks for the video, I was able to replace both my rear rotors using this. Rear rotors and brakes are always harder than fronts since you can't turn the wheel to get more space, so for anyone who's about to do this, here's two things to note that may help: 1: That top caliper bolt is really difficult to remove. I needed an extension bit on my breaker bar to reach it. And since breaker bars are usually long, I needed to jack my car higher than I normally would to have the leverage to break the bolts. Once they bolts were loosen, I used a regular ratchet wrench to remove them. 2: Even after removing the 6MM bolt, both of my rear rotors were completely seized with rust and would not come off. Hitting them with a hammer didn't work at all, so I had to go to AutoZone and rent a 3 Jaw Puller. It may be worth it to buy one in advance for this job just in case you have stuck rotors like I did. The puller was able to pop them right off, and they were really, really stuck on there. If you don't have seized rotors and have done jobs like this yourself before, you could easily do this in an hour, maybe two tops. Good luck!

[@NewRoad]

Thank you for feedback and tips. BTW, when installing new rotors - I always use Anti-Seize lubricant, just to make sure it is easier to pull rotors next time.

[@ShockwavesFTW]

@@NewRoad Yup of course, these were the factory rotors so I doubt they put anti-seize on the hubs. I made sure to put anti-seize this time :)

[@NewRoad]

@@ShockwavesFTW Cool, all the best. Check my other Mercedes How-To videos for your future projects: kzbin.info/aero/PLLoEAO8f1zNwqR2KEyXCjGCkuOrxGGNfL

[@shawnrender8988]

I found it helpful to take of brake caliber first before trying to remove the caliber bracket. 😃 hope someone finds this useful

[@mikesloper7112]

Thank You for posting, just what I was looking for !!

[@NewRoad]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Junior-bp9df]

You are the man! Thanks

[@JustFun-bp2sw]

Need to change mine soon, what tools are required? and what sizes etc

[@stevendomenech7405]

Great job

[@leydisbam7470]

What brand breaks did you use? And will this work for 2018 320i?

[@NewRoad]

I used ACDELCO rotors and Power Stop pads. Ordered from rockauto.com. Work perfect! Yes, the process is the same - but choose rotors and pads for your year Rotors - ACDELCO Professional; Fully Coated Pads - POWER STOP Evolution Sport; Carbon Fiber-Ceramic; Includes Hardware

[@drethegiant6176]

This is the 2nd video I’ve seen say pump the brakes but didn’t mention bleeding them. Do you not have to bleed them?

[@NewRoad]

You don't need to bleed when you change pads, you need to bleed when you change rotors or it is scheduled for brake fluid change

[@illgamer2520]

i think its recommended to change the pad sensor to a new one also? or maybe i missed it, but great video thanks!

[@NewRoad]

Don't have to if it's working fine and didn't wear

[@smoothlarryhughes]

Can you share some information on how you jacked the car up to do this job? Did you jack from the rear differential and put the rear on jack stands?

[@NewRoad]

I jacked using jack point (plastic sport to jack BMW) and then put jack stand under rear control arm. Some people put under diff

[@smoothlarryhughes]

@@NewRoad where did you jack from and still be able to put a jac stand under the plastic jack point in front of the rear tire?

[@NewRoad]

I left floor jack under car' jack point and just put jack stand under control arm

[@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?

[@NewRoad]

81 for my 2014 328i - that's what my research indicated. 22 sounds too low

[@radianm6]

What is that tool you used to compress piston?

[@NewRoad]

It is in video description - Brake Caliper Spreader tool: amzn.to/2YBGYWb

[@radianm6]

@@NewRoad thank you

[@nicka9202]

You can also use a large c clamp if you don’t have this tool.

[@simonflores2498]

Important question my man! So I was wondering if I would be able to add 330mm brake rotors on my 2013 bmw 320i? They originally come with 312mm rotors I believe but I’ve seen some websites saying that the 330mm ones can be used on the 1 piston calibers as well. So I would like to know what you think about that before I buy myself some. Thanks!

[@NewRoad]

Sorry, I don't know the answer to this question

[@kepmic]

@@NewRoad In case of F30 320i 330mm front brake rotors should be used if you would have Msport (its came with 330mm instead of 312mm front rotor) package. Of course if you have 312mm at the moment you cant (without changing brake calipers).

[@jaylenmorey6849]

Hey my 2017 320i x drive is making a rattle noise when I lightly hit the gas in park

[@NewRoad]

It depends where the noise is coming from? Exhaust?

[@jaylenmorey6849]

What do you think it could be?

[@smoothlarryhughes]

Do you have a link to the pads and rotors you used?

[@NewRoad]

I bought from rockauto.com. Just select your make/model/year and you will have few selections.

[@annnie69]

What year is this car? Does it have ABS?

[@NewRoad]

Yes, it does. 2014

[@sinna1987]

You don't have to clean the coated rotors with brake cleaner since they don't coat them with oil

[@NewRoad]

I always do no matter what rotors I install - just to make sure to remove dust, any other particles, etc.