2017 BMW 540i BRAKE PAD AND ROTOR REPLACEMENT, G30: Tips and Tricks to make the job easier!

[@JeffCosgrave]

This is the first good video of someone doing this service with the standard calipers. Everyone who has posted videos like this for the G30 has the M Sport calipers. Thank you!

[@LowBoostFilms]

Thank you for watching! They’re very similar, just don’t need to have a specific rotor.

[@Truthtele]

exactly he explains evrything now I have to figure how to clean jack the front of the 2019 5 series

[@terrancepinkney777]

I'm in the market for a BMW now and just wanted to see how the maintenance for brakes, oil changes etc are for these cars. This is something I can definitely do my own when the time comes. Good work man thanks for the tutorial!

[@LowBoostFilms]

I’m glad to be able to help!

[@Idkstocks]

It took me 9 hours (first time doing brakes and missed some hardware) but thank you so so much. Felt like I was in the garage with my dad again.

[@LowBoostFilms]

Nice! I like to take my time, when I rush I make mistakes

[@ricklee993]

Excellent video and all bases covered. I had a real hard time getting my pads into the calipers. I used my air compressor to really blow out all the dust and, though it couldn't have made more than a few thousands of an inch difference in tolerance, that made them snap right in. Doing this job again tomorrow after about 30k more miles.

[@LowBoostFilms]

Wow, that little bit made a big difference then. Good luck it’s not hard just gets messy with all the break dust. Hopefully my video was helpful!

[@dodtickson3297]

Thanks!!! Did my brake job following this vid today.

[@LowBoostFilms]

Awesome! Happy to help

[@Bonhart_Leon]

Hi, can You give a proper bmw part number for front brake pads and brake discs in G30 540i (2017)?

[@LowBoostFilms]

It depends on what package you have in the car so you’re better off going right to FCP euros website and getting it there that’s where I did it.

[@TheManzoormd]

Thank you, it took me hours and hours to figure it out how you put the clip back .

[@LowBoostFilms]

Happy to help!

[@TheManzoormd]

Hello Sir, I also ordered the pads and the rotors from FC EURO, I am a bit confuse with the Pads (BMW Genuine) .it has 2 pads withe the sensor slots and to without the slots. Why would I need 2 pads with slots if my vehicle has one sensor. How would I install them? One with slot one without the slot On each side (R,L)? thank you in advanced

[@Chris-w3o1t]

Where is the link to the place that you got the parts?

[@LowBoostFilms]

Sorry, I got them all at www.fcpeuro.com

[@shannonjamieson2873]

Can you tell me if the 540i brake calipers come with anti-rattle clips? Also, unfortunately I had Les Schwab do my front brakes and my rotors are all rusty after only 8k miles! What would cause this? THANK YOU

[@LowBoostFilms]

Yes they have anti rattle clips. The rust doesn’t come off after you drive it?

[@derrickbueno2380]

Where can I get brake pads and rotors for my 540i(not blue caliper)

[@LowBoostFilms]

Www.fcpeuro.com

[@limaiemheykel]

What was the product that you sprayed at 8:53?

[@LowBoostFilms]

Brake cleaner

[@ArunChhikara]

The guide clips or anti rattle clips gave me the nightmare and after a while I got rattled and threw them away. Are they an absolute must? They were proving to be more of an hinderence

[@LowBoostFilms]

I think they’ll work without them but could wear out faster and or rattle

[@derrickbueno2380]

I have 2020 bmw 540i xdrive not blue calipers but my calipers are different why is that and it had different break pads

[@LowBoostFilms]

The blue calipers are bigger and required different brake pads

[@LeonardoRodriguez-h5q]

Did you have to use an obd adapter and bimmerlink like I’ve seen on a different video

[@LowBoostFilms]

I didnt, jb4 has its own

[@LeonardoRodriguez-h5q]

@@LowBoostFilms but do you need to for a regular 540i not tuned before staring to work on it

[@LowBoostFilms]

@@LeonardoRodriguez-h5qno not at all

[@LeonardoRodriguez-h5q]

@@LowBoostFilms thanks

[@brianellender5537]

For reference I have a 540i m sport package. My calipers look exactly the same but are red no m logo on them was wondering what brake to use @ low boost films

[@LowBoostFilms]

Aftermarket painted red? M sport brakes were Blue

[@brianellender5537]

Thank u bro I thought so but wanted a second opinion after seeing the video figured u be good to ask 👍👍🙏🏽

[@LowBoostFilms]

@@brianellender5537 glad to help!

[@BMUSIK101]

Can you post the links to the rotors? I’ve the same car just different years…I got a 2018 540i

[@LowBoostFilms]

I don’t have the link, I got them right on FCP euros website

[@decibeldragon1]

What about expansion spring and guide pin?

[@LowBoostFilms]

What do you mean? I don’t think this has them

[@davidgeorge5095]

Just got my G30, where did you set the jack stands?

[@LowBoostFilms]

There’s little squares under the car, you should get bmw specific jack pads for them.

[@skwid98173482]

Any recommended grease points on the caliper ?

[@LowBoostFilms]

Yeah, so I don’t think I was able to video that because I had it all over my fingers and it didn’t record on my camera, but those anti-rattle clips you can apply some grease to where the pad slides

[@skwid98173482]

@@LowBoostFilms one last question.. was it hard to get the rotor screw out any advise so I don’t strip it ?

[@LowBoostFilms]

@@skwid98173482if it hasn’t been changed in a while spray some PB blaster on it and let it sit for a few minutes before trying to get it off. That’ll loosen the rust off. If it strips you’ll have to drill it and use an easy out

[@fisher_price]

No need to put the car in service mode?

[@LowBoostFilms]

I didn’t have to

[@fisher_price]

@@LowBoostFilms interesting, there was another video (although on rear brakes) where he used bimmerlink to put it into brake service mode.

[@mannycolon5458]

Did you purchase your 530i new? I’m looking to purchase a used one with 68k miles just kinda worried about an expensive repair 👨‍🔧💀

[@LowBoostFilms]

540i, certified pre owned has 38k on it. Only thing it’s needed so far is rotors and pads now with 60k

[@mannycolon5458]

@@LowBoostFilms ok that’s great to hear got some peace of mind knowing other people are not really having any major problems with them… the one I’m looking at is a 2017 530i xdrive with 68k for around $22k

[@decibeldragon1]

@@mannycolon5458mine is 2017 plate I’ve got 540i xdrive in 2020 at 38k miles, now it’s 64k, rear shock absorbers leaking-adaptive suspension, sometimes is asking to add coolant and that’s it.

[@Truthtele]

dude this is the best vid

[@LowBoostFilms]

I’m glad you enjoyed it!

[@mottipaa]

jarruulle pitää sitte aina teherä pieni sisäänajo

[@davidbarlow7955]

Oh man Gota open the bleed valve while compressing

[@LowBoostFilms]

Yea, it was fine tho

[@jwenga]

Take my word for it, you’ll be having runout in about 12-15k miles. These rotors for whatever reasons suck. I always have two sets on rotation.

[@LowBoostFilms]

Damn, good thing that’ll take a few years haha