X3/X4 Rear Brake Pad Install DIY (2017 BMW X4 M40i F26)

Full detailed step-by-step installation procedure for the rear brake pads using the new TRW Ultra Ceramic pads. They have little to no noise and minimal brake dust. Demonstrated on my wife's 2017 BMW X4 M40i (F26).
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[@abummmm]

Thank you so much helped me so much and just ordered the pads and sensor thank you ..... you got a new subscriber

[@HelpMeDIY]

+Antonio a awesome 😎

[@mickie43768]

@@HelpMeDIY Quick question do I need a special equipment to lift my vehicle to change its brake pads ?

[@HelpMeDIY]

@@mickie43768 nope. Any jack/jack stands will do

[@ngeddie1602]

Great video, especially the reset of the auto handbrake without the need for software! Pads changed today. Thanks from the UK

[@HelpMeDIY]

+@ngeddie1602 thanks! 🍻

[@user-dy2mz6gc8v]

This is the best how-to video on KZbin! Thank you very much for your help!

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+Diharra Reid thanks! Hope you’re a subscriber now 😉🍻

[@tww22315]

Probably one of the best how to videos I seen, THANKS TRW lists 3 different types of rear pads: TRH, TXC, and TXH without any explanation of differences. TXC seems to be the Ultra but not sure which is the Pro or what the third type is. Small error, your rear pad vid parts list says "front pads" but gives the rear pad part number.

[@HelpMeDIY]

+tom williams thanks, and thanks for the heads up!

[@AwesomeZain123]

Love the content bro

[@HelpMeDIY]

Much appreciated! 🍻

[@cobbimd]

If you don't have a T46 bit a 7mm Hex socket works too. Excellent video.

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+cobbimd thanks! 🍻

[@jocker621021]

excellent knowledge mate greetings 🎉

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+Rony Don appreciate it! 🍻

[@rafaelanaya7051]

Great video

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+Rafael Anaya thanks! 🍻

[@slavstepanyan3660]

Thank you so much helped me

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+Slav Stepanyan you’re welcome! I hope you’re a subscriber now 😉🍻

[@masoudaali]

Well done with the instruction! Is your video on " how to put the brakes on service mode" out yet?

[@HelpMeDIY]

+Masoud Aali no, but thanks for the reminder! Maybe this week 🤔

[@ricardogonzalez976]

Thank you in advance

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+Ricardo Gonzalez 🍻

[@Leeproeun]

Thanks 🙏

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+Lee Proeun 🍻

[@ooj686]

Awesome thorough video! This video is much appreciated. I have a '18 X4 xdrive28i, will there be any major differences in the process?? Also how did these brake pads and Rotors compare to the R1 concepts you used in a previous video?? Thanks!

[@HelpMeDIY]

+OO J thanks! I’ve never owned one of those, so I’m not sure, but I would think it would be pretty similar. Brake pads have been working well, but I don’t drive it, so I can’t really compare

[@kevin12nguyen]

I love your channel, you do an awesome job of explaining step by step. Can you send me a link of a video that you made to open piston for EPB with a diagnostic tool? I accidently damage one of T30 bolt, and I can open the EPB manually. I bought a tool ZR15s from Harbor Freight, but I can seem to open the piston. Thx

[@HelpMeDIY]

+kevin Nguyen thank you. I still haven’t done it with the diagnostic tool though, sorry.

[@rolandjann5245]

Super

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+@rolandjann5245 😎🍻

[@bensdrivewaygarage9014]

Hey thanks for the video I imagine this will help me out tomorrow. So just by unplugging the caliper will slacken off the rear brakes enough to remove the caliper from the rotor?

[@HelpMeDIY]

+Ben's driveway garage I’m not sure what you mean when you say “unplugging the caliper”

[@bensdrivewaygarage9014]

@@HelpMeDIY Sorry I ment when you unplug the electrical connector from the handbrake actuator

[@HelpMeDIY]

@@bensdrivewaygarage9014 the video shows the recommended way to remove and release the brake

[@drkennethnoisewater4469]

So would you think that if my brake sensor light hasn't gone on yet that I just need to replace the pads, and not the rotors? (I realize you can't say for sure since you can't see them, but just for arguments sake.) I always feel like when I get my brakes done, they ALWAYS want to change the rotors too..

[@HelpMeDIY]

+Dr Kenneth Noisewater the sensor is only for pad thickness and has nothing to do with your rotors. A set of rotors can usually last through a couple sets of pads. You can measure the thickness of your rotors to determine if they are below the minimum recommended thickness or not and feel them to see if they are smooth or have grooves. If they have grooves and are thick enough, you can have them turned (shaved back to flat) and reuse them. If they are already smooth and still thick enough, just change the pads.

[@rogerornelas1]

this will be my first time servicing the brakes on mine. if I have the topdon obd2 scanner tool, that has the service electronic brake mode, would I still have to take apart that motor? or no? curious. thanks.

[@HelpMeDIY]

+@rogerornelas1 no

[@jonescor277]

BMW recommends changing brake rotors when change pads. Can you explain why rotors were not replaced? Thanks

[@HelpMeDIY]

+Jones Cor because there was still plenty of rotor left. Only the pads were worn down to a level that needed replacing.

[@ricardogonzalez976]

Ok qouple ?? .. When doing the parking break to close caliper...Do i do it for each tire or once the set of rear is done. Im going to change my pads but thinking do front then rear separate days... 2. So i dont have to do anything to onboard computer just the parking brake twice ..... A lil worried i did my Mercedes a few yrs ago on my birthday didnt know about computer open/ closed caliper....it hurt n ruined my next week ..😂 arate days

[@HelpMeDIY]

+Ricardo Gonzalez 1. I don’t think it matters. 2. No

[@bloodfire6000]

Hi, trying to replace my rear brake pad. Would like to know how you got the torque of each of the bolt. (22ft-lbs) Asked the dealer?

[@HelpMeDIY]

+bloodfire6000 either Google or the manual, or occasionally a forum is how I find them

[@renejacques8288]

When you pump the brakes is there a bleeder screw to let air out?

[@HelpMeDIY]

+Rene Jacques not that I’m aware of

[@peterhrd8310]

Good job, but you forgot to apply grease onto the brake pads, so there is now metal on metal between the pads and the clips, which can cause noise when you brake the car!

[@HelpMeDIY]

+Peter Hrd thanks, but there is zero brake noise on this car

[@MN-sc2uz]

If your brake sensor light is on in the dash, do you change the sensor along with the pads or is there a way to reset the sensor? I would like to assume yhe sensor should be a non consumable part. The dealer seems to want change the rotors and sensor quoting me $1000 plus tax. Any info would greatly valued. Thanks.

[@HelpMeDIY]

+M N a brake wear sensor is a simple wire inside a plastic casing the gets pressed against the rotor when it sticks past the brake pad when it gets worn down enough. When the wire gets ground down by making contact with the rotor it severs, no longer allowing electricity to pass through it. That makes the dash light come on. So yes, if you wait too long (until the light comes on), you have to physically replace that sensor with a new one. If you keep an eye on your pads yourself (like you should) and replace them before they are too worn (and before the light comes on), you can reuse the sensors indefinitely.

[@MN-sc2uz]

@@HelpMeDIY thank you for swift response. I will let my brother know. He was asking as hes got the x4. Again, thank you for info. The video is very detailed and to the point.

[@HelpMeDIY]

@@MN-sc2uz you’re welcome 🍻