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How to REPLACE PADS AND ROTORS on a BMW X3/X4 M40i (G01/G02)

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My friend Kevin brought his 2019 BMW X3 M40i (G01 chassis) over yesterday and we figured out how to change the pads and rotors and put together this DIY video to document the process. This car also has the electronic parking brake which requires a special procedure. I try to keep my videos very detailed, so feel free to skip around to any specific part of the process you need. Hope it helps! Applicable for the X4 (G02 chassis).
OEM Pads and Rotors:
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OEM Pads, Rotors, and Sensors:
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Here is the QuickJack lift that I use:
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@user-df7wl8dc6r 4 месяца назад

Broke my rear guide bolt with 55Nm as you said. Actually they are 35Nm. You may want to double check it.

@HelpMeDIY 4 месяца назад

+@user-df7wl8dc6r I think you might be right… not sure where we got the 55Nm value from 🤷‍♂️

@ericpahl7106 Год назад

Just changed the rear pads on my wife's X3 M40i today. Was stuck on relaasing the pistons until I found this video. Possibly saved me $300 in labor. Thanks for posting!

@HelpMeDIY Год назад

+Eric Pahl that’s great! Feel free to hit that Super Like to show your support 😉🍻

@davidl7672 2 года назад

you just saved me $900. I've changed many pads on many cars, but my 2018 bmw gave me seconds thoughts, like maybe i should have a pro do it. Nope, this video is great and very straight forward. Thank you SO much!

@HelpMeDIY 2 года назад

+David L love to hear that! 🍻

@PautKalun 2 года назад

@@HelpMeDIY do you have brake noise. How do I get rid of it?

@HelpMeDIY 2 года назад

@@PautKalun none. Could be the need to use brake grease on the back of the pads where they contact metal. Could be you need new rotors. Could be you need to bed the brakes in. Could be the pad compound just makes noise until they are warm….

@PautKalun 2 года назад

@@HelpMeDIY I haven't tried rotors. had no issues with back brakes. i do feel like the low-met bmw brakes are just noisy. I got them FCPEuro. Maybe they make "inferior" genuine parts?

@Martykoi 2 года назад

Just did my brake pads change yesterday. Made me think of getting new rotors as well because of this video! Its a complete A to Z instruction! Maybe you can also do a filter change, oil change, and other maintenance on this model?

@HelpMeDIY 2 года назад

+MKPV glad it helped! I would do those videos as well if I owned the car, but it was a buddies car and he doesn’t live close to me anymore.

@alberto3440 Год назад

Thanks for this video. I only replaced the front brake pads and this video saved me what would've been endless hours getting the calipers off and trying to figure out how to replace the pads. With this video I was able to replace the pads without removing the calipers like is typical done on other vehicles.

@HelpMeDIY Год назад

+Alberto you’re welcome! 🍻

@spta97vids97 3 года назад

Thanks so much for the vid - this was a tremendous help with replacing the brake pads on my X3MC! One thing I realized with the front caliper pins - the spring guides them and if the pin is not in the hole it will knock the pin off center making them difficult to remove. All you do is push the top of the spring (or bottom - depending on which pin) to take the tension off and the pins will pull right out once you start them with the punch. Same goes for putting them in. Just push down on the top or bottom of the spring and the pin slides right through to the other hole. Then just seat it with a rubber mallet. Excellent video - thanks again!

@spta97vids97 3 года назад

Edit to add - the pins are a great idea. Now that I know how to do it I can change the front pads in literally 5 minutes :) BMW must make a fortune on these brake jobs!

@HelpMeDIY 3 года назад

+spta97vids glad to help!

@HelpMeDIY 3 года назад

+spta97vids yes! DIY job for sure in this one to save a lot of 💵

@DOAOUIE Год назад

My 1st time with BMW electric emergency brakes. Didn’t exactly follow the video, but with your detail I was able to replace the rear pads and sensor only in about an hour saving $$$. Thanks👍

@HelpMeDIY Год назад

+Don Cloutier glad to help! 🍻

@eriklangley9934 Год назад

Great video! Worked well for my 2021 X3 M40i. Couple of notes to add: 1. For the parking brake sensor, I had to insert a flat head into the back side to lift up the tab so the sensor can separate. 2. I have the newer screen/idrive. Different procedure to reset the Service Required, Check Control and red Brake light on dash. Very similar. Push start/stop button 3 times while foot NOT on the brake pedal, now you are in diagnostic mode. Then use the BC button on the left stalk to cycle through and/or reset the service required. Again, thanks for doing this video!!!

@HelpMeDIY Год назад

+Erik Langley great! And thanks for the extra info to help others 🍻

@bertcruz2774 4 года назад

I changed the back rotors, sensor and break pads tonight and everything you provided in the video I used!!! THANK YOU!!! You are the MAN!!! I want to buy you a beer!!! Keep making videos.. you have a gift!!!

@HelpMeDIY 4 года назад

+Bert Cruz thanks man! Hopefully you’re a subscriber. Also, check out the link at the top of the description if you really want to buy me a beer 😉 🍻

@bertcruz2774 4 года назад

Help Me DIY I just did!!! Enjoy a cold one on me!!!

@HelpMeDIY 4 года назад

Bert Cruz thanks brother!

@BigPaPaRu 2 года назад

My guy, you saved me a lot of money and time and grief. Thank you much.

@HelpMeDIY 2 года назад

+BigPaPaRu yeah boy! 🍻

@tropx8995 4 года назад

Great informative video. One of the best quality DIY videos I've seen on any subject on RU-vid. A lot of these DIY videos have poor camera work, i.e., poorly lit, poorly aimed, out of focus, etc.. The camera work was outstanding in this video. Great job.

@HelpMeDIY 4 года назад

+Trop x hey thanks a lot! I try to show everything in detail that you’ll actually have to do in order to get the job done. Hope you’re a subscriber now ;)

@dt985 2 года назад

Fantastic video Aaron. I just replaced my brakes this weekend and your video gave me step by step guidance. Thanks for putting this together.

@HelpMeDIY 2 года назад

+DT you’re welcome! Thanks for subscribing

@Theocurrie Год назад

Thanks for the video, the only thing I did differently was on the fronts I turned the wheel so it gives you easier access to the calliper. 👍

@HelpMeDIY Год назад

+Theo Currie yes! Great tip.

@AmitroniX Год назад

Thanks for sharing. This was very helpful and saved me $$. I replaced the rear pads but couldn't reset the brake sensor on the dash. In diagnostic mode it would show "reset possible" but when I would hit reset, I would get "reset unsuccessful". This is probably because i previously wore down the sensor and the brake light appeared. Ordered a new sensor cable.

@HelpMeDIY Год назад

+AmitroniX glad it helped and saved you some money 🍻 You’re exactly right… the light won’t reset until you replace the wear sensor.

@AmitroniX Год назад

Ordered and installed a new rear wear sensor. That resolved the issue.

@HelpMeDIY Год назад

@@AmitroniX 👍🍻

@robertmcgraw9208 2 года назад

Thanks for the video. You saved me $1000s. I only had a wear indicator on the passenger side. Maybe add that somewhere? Maybe I missed it. Anyway, it took 3 hours, 2 for the first one and 1 for the second. Having a long 5mm for my ratchet would have saved an hour. Hope this helps people.

@HelpMeDIY 2 года назад

+Robert McGraw that’s great, well done! Yes, one sensor up front and one in the rear. 🍻 hope you’re a subscriber now

@Engineerboy100 3 года назад

Great job on the video. I'm gonna have to do this eventually on my wife's car so Thank you!

@HelpMeDIY 3 года назад

+Clint Hightower you’re welcome!

@Capten1001 Год назад

Just excellent. Thank you for all the time and effort you put into this. It is very much appreciated.

@HelpMeDIY Год назад

+capten1001 you’re welcome! Hope you’re a subscriber now and feel free to click the “Super Thanks” 😉🍻

@reactor4 Год назад

Thanks for taking the time to make and post this!

@HelpMeDIY Год назад

+reactor4 you’re welcome! Hope you subscribed 😉

@jacypurkiss3066 3 года назад

Saved 1000 not going to bmw, using your video. Cheers

@HelpMeDIY 3 года назад

+Jacy Purkiss and you got to learn more about your car 🍻

@40_cal 4 года назад

Great video. I have two questions / comments. This video is for a BMW m only. A X3 xdrive 30i doesn't have the same front calipers. This means you won't have to deal with those pins in the front. Big plus side for me, when I change my pads. The question I have for you is, if you don't engage the parking brake before you change the rear pads will you have to back off the nut for the parking brake? That would eliminate you from having to pull that cap. The rear on the non M calipers look about the same. Just asking I don't know???? I would think if you did not engage the parking brake you would not have to go through the hassle of taking that cap off and turning it back. Now we know why a brake job at the dealer is $500 +

@HelpMeDIY 4 года назад

Thanks Jay! About the parking brake... At the beginning of the video I make sure that the parking brake is NOT engaged. So no, it does not eliminate the need to pull that cap. Oh, and thanks for the info about the non-M front calipers!

@PavelCzCz 3 года назад

I make these brakes and I agree with you, it's actually very simple

@ronhipwell5543 Год назад

Thanks for the video! I’m surprised no one had any trouble fitting their 17mm open end wrench to hold the caliper pin from spinning when loosening the caliper bolt. I’ve tried both of my Craftsman and one of my neighbors and it won’t go in there. I used a cheap cone wrench for a bicycle and got it apart, but it’s rounded over and now can’t get it back together what with all that factory locking compound on the new bolts. This is a deal breaker if you’re not prepared (🙋‍♂️ )

@HelpMeDIY Год назад

+Ron Hipwell yes, be prepared! Thanks. 🍻

@MrTwister86660 Год назад

Great video bro. I have a G30 5 series. I need new brakes. It’s good to know I don’t need a diagnostic tool now

@HelpMeDIY Год назад

+Richard Richard thanks! Hope you’re a subscriber! 😉🍻

@MrTwister86660 Год назад

@@HelpMeDIY I am now.

@HelpMeDIY Год назад

@@MrTwister86660 🤜

@Engineerboy100 3 года назад

A lot of the processes would be a lot easier if you used the correct tools for the job. Channel locks are NOT the correct tool. When I do this job I will try to use more of the correct tools which will make it easier for people to see and reduce the risk of scratching the paint on the calipers. But still I say excellent video, nice and slow and clear and complete. Well done.

@HelpMeDIY 3 года назад

The right tool is always best of course, but sometimes you have to improvise with the tools you have 😉

@ahmedbessifi9239 Год назад

Thanks you guys for these explanations. Great video !

@HelpMeDIY Год назад

+Ahmed Bessifi you’re welcome 🍻

@Avaurfavperson 2 года назад

Great video, thank you. I have a '21 G05 X5 with the same M brake calipers (in red). Im wondering if the install procedure is the same? I've heard stories that a brake service can only be properly with the dealer computer, which must register the new pads in the computer. Does anyone have any info on if the G05 brake job is a straightforward procedure like this, or if it requires additional steps? Thanks in advance!

@HelpMeDIY 2 года назад

+bklynchris you’re welcome! Unfortunately I don’t know the answer to your question, but maybe someone else can answer.

@batm0014 Год назад

Did you happen to find a helpful resource or tutorial?

@Avaurfavperson Год назад

@@batm0014 I believe another YTer has posted a DIY video which tackles the front brakes on the G05, but not the rear. Still looking for a rear brake DIY video

@davidvanderbyl4015 Год назад

@Help Me DIY Did the parking brakes just reset themselves? I did exactly this procedure on a 2017 X3 (F25) and the parking brake threw an error and nothing I do can get it working again.

@HelpMeDIY Год назад

+David Vanderbyl yup. Showed you exactly what I did and had no issues 🤷‍♂️

@rohan4256 3 года назад

Exactly what I needed. Cheers mate.

@HelpMeDIY 3 года назад

+Rohan Hanjura 😎🍻

@vincentwei9770 Год назад

Fantastic video! But I do have a question for the parking brake - when finish compressing the piston, do we need to turn the torx (the one you turn clockwise all the way to the end before compressing the piston) back to where it were? I don’t see you do that in the video but just want to confirm

@HelpMeDIY Год назад

+Vincent Wei thanks! No you don’t. Setting the parking brake the next time will do it for you

@Samuel_Cantu 9 месяцев назад

Great video. I have a 2023 x4 xdrive30i and want to upgrade to big brakes. Found a set from a 2020 x3 6 piston fronts wonder if they fit

@HelpMeDIY 9 месяцев назад

+LOW TRENDZ thanks! 🍻

@charleskaczmarek6568 9 месяцев назад

Great video, thank you. So as I'm seeing it, to replace ONLY the front pads, just the pins have to be pulled, is this correct? I'm new to the M40i, replacing the OEM pads for ceramic to reduce the brake dust. The car is new, only has about 1K miles on it, just can't stand the dust and seems like an easy job.

@HelpMeDIY 9 месяцев назад

+Charles Kaczmarek yea, it’s not bad at all 🍻

@charleskaczmarek6568 9 месяцев назад

@@HelpMeDIY excellent, thank you. Again, great video, keep up the solid content!

@charleskaczmarek6568 9 месяцев назад

@@HelpMeDIY however, to replace ONLY the pads on the rear, does the parking brake still need to be dialed back?

@HelpMeDIY 9 месяцев назад

@@charleskaczmarek6568 yes

@charleskaczmarek6568 9 месяцев назад

@@HelpMeDIYthank you.

@rembertot.hernando5280 Год назад

Great video! What size bolts are the two you need to remove on the front wheels to remove the caliper?

@HelpMeDIY Год назад

+Remberto T. Hernando thanks! I didn’t mention the bolt size? Hmm that’s not like me. I don’t remember off hand, sorry. I’m sure a quick Google would turn it up though.

@greganson3627 4 года назад

Thank you for this video. Any feedback on durability and quality of the R1 concepts rotors and pads?

@HelpMeDIY 4 года назад

+Greg Anson you’re welcome! No sorry, haven’t heard anything from my buddy about them since the install.

@Engineerboy100 3 года назад

Why do you need to make sure the parking brake is off?

@HelpMeDIY 3 года назад

+Clint Hightower BMW says to 🤷‍♂️

@joeyiu751 2 года назад

Excellent video! For the rear brake actuator, after you used the c-clamp to push the piston in did you have to use the T45 to screw the center piece back in before you put the covers back on? In the video you just put the cover back on without mentioning anything about screwing in the center piece. Thanks!

@HelpMeDIY 2 года назад

+Joe Yiu I did it just like the video. No steps were done that were not shown in the video.

@joeyiu751 2 года назад

@@HelpMeDIY Thanks for the prompt response. Greatly appreciate it. Happy Holidays!

@jayroc1502 4 года назад

You need the quickjack 6000. It is the only one with the length to hit the two jack points on the x3.

@HelpMeDIY 4 года назад

+Jason M so there aren’t any extensions or a way to use the 5000 on it at all then? Bummer

@matteo8590 4 года назад

Yes, it is possible to get the quickjack BL-5000SLX and SLX frame extension, which gives the 5000 the same reach as an extended length model (66” max lift point spread). Though can only reach jack points if put QJ sideways, which is not ideal. The 6000 XLT has max lift point spread of 76”, allowing it to lift the X3 the normal way as X3 lift points are about 70-72” if I recall correctly.

@jayroc1502 4 года назад

The 6000 is longer than the extended 5000. Trust me, the 6000 is the way to go.

@desablitt1213 2 года назад

Replaced the front brake pads on my X3 3.0d GO1 (UK) please note that the reset only worked with the handbrake off (having tried the reset several times wit the handbrake on🙄)

@HelpMeDIY 2 года назад

+Des Ablitt very interesting, thanks for letting us know!

@janglee8523 4 года назад

Props to this video and creator mechanic would not know this

@janglee8523 4 года назад

Found an answer. Why was my post deleted? I basically put the parking turned off middle button by the auto h then it cleared

@janglee8523 4 года назад

Hope this doesn’t get deleted?

@rolandpisto1394 2 года назад

can u kindly help with part number for the front camera holder for the camera in the front bumper? thanks

@HelpMeDIY 2 года назад

+roland pisto Sorry, but it would take me just as long to look it up as it would for you too. I would just call the dealer with the Vin number and they should be able to find it pretty quickly

@westplane7 4 года назад

Thank you for the tutorial. Is very useful. One question: I can’t reset the rear brakes service indicator. What could be the reason? I am getting message that reset is not possible.

@HelpMeDIY 4 года назад

Could be that the wear sensor was triggered and you haven’t replaced it? They turn on when they become physically damaged by grinding into the rotor.

@westplane7 4 года назад

@@HelpMeDIY Thanks. New sensor was replaced and properly connected.

@HelpMeDIY 4 года назад

Michal W. Could be a bad sensor I suppose, but I heard one case where a guy had to actually start his car for a while and then shut it off and then do the reset and it worked. Please let me know what you had to do once you figure it out.

@westplane7 3 года назад

@@HelpMeDIY The solution is simple (it took some time to find out): when resetting the sensor, the hand brake must be released ;-)

@HelpMeDIY 3 года назад

@@westplane7 Great to know! Thanks so much for coming back to share the solution.

@Spectrum_Auto_Spa 2 года назад

Don’t the bmws with electronic parking brake need some sort of software flash to properly replace the brakes?

@HelpMeDIY 2 года назад

+Spectrum_Auto_Spa no they don’t.

@geoffreytodd Год назад

Hey thanks for making this video. a couple questions from when I was working on a 2018 X3 and ran into a couple issues. When retracting the parking brake, I got it all the way to the end stop, but the piston wouldnt retract in when using a c-clamp. I thought it might have been due to the parking brake not fully retracted so i tried rotating it fully counterclockwise, then clockwise again. When that happened, the torx bit on the caliper side was able to spin more and now doesnt hit an end stop. The piston also came out of the dust boot and I was leaking brake fluid ( I messed up somehow, trying to figure out exactly where or how). I ordered a new dust boot and plan to rebuild and bleed the system. My questions are, is the park brake destroyed to where I need to buy a new one or can i somehow tighten the nut on the threaded portion behind the piston to repair it? How can I get the piston to fully retract afterwards so I can get the pads in? Should I open up the bleeder valve to release some pressure in the system? This is the first BMW i've worked on. Other cars i've replaced pads and rotors for didnt have this kind of system.

@HelpMeDIY Год назад

+Geoffrey Todd thanks for the comment and asking, but I don’t know the answer to that, sorry. Maybe someone else will chime in

@victorb4774 4 года назад

Well made video! Very useful.

@HelpMeDIY 4 года назад

Thanks Victor!

@drexellake4051 3 года назад

Do I need to do anything with the parking brake actuator if I'm only replacing the pads? I have only 10k miles, swapping for less dust.

@HelpMeDIY 3 года назад

+Joseph Gadberry yes

@ggaattzz 2 года назад

Great DIY video guide! Many many thanks for this!! @ 21:51 just before fully tightening the 2 bolts for the inner caliper, is there a need to press the brake pedal first to center the caliper? (ie as the piston presses onto the inner pad then consequently onto the rotor, the caliper will center-position itself for equal wear of both pads) Cheers.

@HelpMeDIY 2 года назад

+Ar-yel_G no, it will sort itself out correctly 🍻

@ggaattzz 2 года назад

@@HelpMeDIY Ah, great!👍 Thank u so very much! I'll replace the pads very soon 🙂

@jonathancost4927 2 года назад

Being a 'by the book' guy I'd like to know the torque spec of those caliper bolts at 32:40, you didn't specify this.

@HelpMeDIY 2 года назад

+Jonathan Cost sorry I usually do… I don’t have access to it now but hopefully someone can chime in with it.

@nibotkram7743 4 года назад

need s scan tool to run those e brakes back. also maybe use the cars e brake switch to power them back and forth.

@HelpMeDIY 4 года назад

+Mark Tobin you CAN use a scan tool to do it but you don’t have to.

@bobmac1970 4 года назад

@@HelpMeDIY According to Newtis.info you do not have to do the e parking procedure manually or via CAN tool anymore

@minimalisticmuslim8020 3 года назад

Great video. I’m having trouble at the same place you did. The deadly spring! Due to the camera angle I was unable to see how you removed the spring. I know you used channel locks. What would be the correct tool to remove this? If I was to use channel locks and use precaution like putting electrical tape on the ends where exactly do I place them? I couldn’t see on your video. Thanks keep it up. I love your videos as they are very detailed and well paced.

@HelpMeDIY 3 года назад

+Minimalistic Muslim thanks! To compress the pistons a little I squeezed the pad into them by placing one part of the channel locks onto the pad edge and the other on the back side of the caliper.

@minimalisticmuslim8020 3 года назад

Thanks Aaron. I just saw your upload about the lisle pad spreader. I’ve also just purchased this tool 👍🏼 Will this be the tool I need to remove the spring from the pad instead of the channel locks? If so, Is there enough room to get these in to push the piston back whilst the spring is still on?

@HelpMeDIY 3 года назад

@@minimalisticmuslim8020 good question… not sure of that will work or not, but please let me know when you try it!

@minimalisticmuslim8020 3 года назад

Will do. Could you help me by finding out if my vehicle which is the G32 6 series has a front jacking point. Which would make it so much easier to do a brake job. When I ask the mechanics they say you should only jack up at the traditional 4 points. But when working with the brakes it seems daunting just to have it sitting on a hydrologic jack with no jack stand to support. Any advise???

@HelpMeDIY 3 года назад

@@minimalisticmuslim8020 quick jacks!

@lallen968 2 года назад

do you need to change the brake sensor everytime ? Is the X3 30i has the same rear brake?

@HelpMeDIY 2 года назад

+L allen no, only if you waited to change your pads until the sensor wears down and turns on the warning light.

@vincentc.2192 2 года назад

Great DIY video! One silly question, what is that bent disc thing behind the rotor (16:45)? Is it normal that it is not flat? Thanks!

@HelpMeDIY 2 года назад

+Vincent C. Thanks! 🍻 Do you mean the big C-shaped piece of thin metal? If so that’s a dust shield. It can get bent if it gets hit, so you should straighten it out if it’s bent.

@vincentc.2192 2 года назад

@@HelpMeDIY thanks for your Swift response! Yes that is what I mean. My x3 has only 2-3k kms on, i found the edge of the dust shields on all corners are bent when I recently swapped out the winter wheels. It is kind of unexpected.

@HelpMeDIY 2 года назад

@@vincentc.2192 if they are all “bent” the same, then that’s probably how they are supposed to be.

@john.aselton 4 года назад

Great video Aaron, saw it on M Gruppe!

@HelpMeDIY 4 года назад

Thank you!

@janglee8523 4 года назад

Help Me DIY i have the 30i and is it same? I just got my brakes done now and technician couldnt reset it and got my pads and sensor at rockauto which got good reviews on part i got. The technician also was a good shop that has high ratings. I was able to get to diagnostic but pressing button on dashboard didnt allow me to get to the front brake . I have a 2019 g01 x3 30i

@janglee8523 4 года назад

Help Me DIY was able to get to the reset part but said unsuccessful (2019 had to press the gas pedal too) any luck or go go to dealer and give them my arm

@PautKalun 2 года назад

Can someone please help I changes my front "M" brakes and now they are squealing when braking at low speed. I tries everything: changes pads twice, greased according to bmw specs,"bedding" process. Not sure what do anymore. Please help!

@ml-ed4sc 3 года назад

my m40i indicates rears need to be replaced but not the front. the fronts have less pad material than the rears, so that is rather strange.

@HelpMeDIY 3 года назад

+m l there is a physical sensor next to the pads that will grind down and the wire inside will be cut. That’s what triggers the light on your dash.

@lucasxulai 3 года назад

how many pad wear sensor do you need if you only change your two rear brakes? I remember there are only two wear sensors one is front one is rear right? just want to make sure I have all the replacement parts. Thx

@HelpMeDIY 3 года назад

+Lucas Xu yes, that’s correct! And it only needs to be replaced of the light came on in your car telling you they are low because the sensors were physically worn down against your rotor.

@lucasxulai 3 года назад

@@HelpMeDIY thank you so much.

@HelpMeDIY 3 года назад

@@lucasxulai no problem! Hope you’re a subscriber 😉

@2115746 3 года назад

Excuse my Ignorance, but why did you have to release the park brake actuator?

@wturn5354 Год назад

Can’t you retract the pads with an OBD2 reader?

@HelpMeDIY Год назад

+wfturner5354 with BMW specialized ones yes

@robertmcgraw9208 2 года назад

Well done! Thanks!

@HelpMeDIY 2 года назад

+Robert McGraw 🍻

@bertcruz2774 4 года назад

Agree great video!! Did you buy the rotors, sensors and break pads online? Can you share website?

@HelpMeDIY 4 года назад

+Bert Cruz thank you! Check out the video description for links ;)

@bertcruz2774 4 года назад

Don’t see the video description links... the only video description is for a lift.. am I in the wrong area?

@HelpMeDIY 4 года назад

@@bertcruz2774 Oh sorry I thought this comment was on a different video! I just added links to the OEM kit ;). My buddy ordered aftermarket ones but I don't know where he bought them.

@lucasxulai 3 года назад

try rockautos

@user-ml2hx9bh1e 8 месяцев назад

are you in gainesville??

@HelpMeDIY 8 месяцев назад

+@user-ml2hx9bh1e grew up there but NC now

@rp1268 Год назад

Can you use bimmerlink to push the piston back for the rear?

@HelpMeDIY Год назад

+R P good question. Anyone know?

@CristianImbir Год назад

I saw the option to do it on bimmerlink. I did the same when I changed the brake pads on my Audi Q3, so much easier. I'll change the rear pads on my M40i next week and was looking to see if the process it different than on the Audi, but it seems very similar.

@sardonic_smile_8752 3 года назад

Where is the quick jack point for the front? Thanks in advance

@HelpMeDIY 3 года назад

+sardonic_ smile_ the QuickJack uses the standard lift points on BMWs. I.e. the small rectangle plastic blocks on the frame

@sardonic_smile_8752 3 года назад

@@HelpMeDIY I was able to locate it through the BMWCC Facebook for my chapter. Actually there is a section of frame, exposed, in the middle of the skid plate. It has 3 holes drilled into it. *THIS* is the "quick jack point". By jacking up from this point, you can place jack stands under the "jack points" to raise the front end. So that you can dismount both front wheels simultaneously.

@HelpMeDIY 3 года назад

@@sardonic_smile_8752 oh sorry, I thought you meant “QuickJack” brand lift that I use 😉

@xjohnno 4 года назад

Hey this is awsome. Can i ask the milage of the car when you changed the Brake Pads and Rotors?

@HelpMeDIY 4 года назад

Only about 5,000mi

@REVIEWSPOTLK 4 года назад

@@HelpMeDIY 5000 miles mean like a Brand New, Why is that ?

@HelpMeDIY 4 года назад

REVIEW SPOT he just wanted different ones 🤷‍♂️

@junsambu954 2 года назад

Where is rear quick jacking point?

@HelpMeDIY 2 года назад

+Jun Sambu good question but I don’t own that car so I can’t check, but maybe someone can chime in.

@Tinkerton82 3 года назад

What is the purpose of messing with the parking brake at all? Why bother to remove the hardware and run it in to stop? Can’t you just swap the pads out without touching it?

@HelpMeDIY 3 года назад

+Tinkerton82 the new pads will be thicker than the worn ones you are replacing so you will have to make room for them by opening the caliper pistons back up. This is how BMW says to do that.

@kanekickz7818 Год назад

What size sockets for the front rotors?

@HelpMeDIY Год назад

+Kane Kickz if I didn’t say in the video I don’t remember, sorry!

@kanekickz7818 Год назад

@@HelpMeDIY how can I find that information online I bought an e torx socket kit but the sizes are even and don’t fit the upper part of the caliper

@HelpMeDIY Год назад

@@kanekickz7818 you can probably just call a dealership and ask. If they don’t know, Google. I don’t have access to that car

@itswhip 2 года назад

My front brakes (I believe) are making an intermittent groaning sound, like heavy metal on metal rubbing at low-med speeds (1-40mph) and stops when I tap my brakes. Anyone ever hear of such a thing? It'll do it for a whole day, then stop for a day or 2, then return. BMW doing pads & rotors tomorrow at my request, but techs are scratching their heads trying to diagnose it as they couldn't replicate the sound. Whatever noise I'm hearing at 29:40 is sortof what the noise sounds like.. a bellowing metal rubbing sound. Definitely not squealing or grinding.

@TUGRA-k6d Год назад

What pads did you used in front?

@duanedelaney323 Год назад

Nice video, but the logic of replacing perfectly straight, perfectly polished genuine BMW rotors with 40k miles with what is likely inferior material makes no sense and is wasteful.

@HelpMeDIY Год назад

+Duane Delaney I get what you’re saying but that’s what the owner wanted to do. To each their own! But now you know how to do it 😉

@pyton75 3 года назад

Hi nice video can you tell the the tire size for the car looks aggressive

@BigPaPaRu 2 года назад

Something like 255/55/19 . Off the top of my head. At least for mine.

@bertcruz2774 4 года назад

Where did you get your parts for this video?

@HelpMeDIY 4 года назад

+Bert Cruz check out the video description for links ;)

@pyton75 3 года назад

Hi can you tell me your tire size setup? Thanks

@HelpMeDIY 3 года назад

+Py Ton 275 45 20 front 295 45 20 rear

@milehigh3054 3 года назад

How many miles were on that vehicle?

@HelpMeDIY 3 года назад

+MILEHIGH JAX I’m not sure but not many!

@milehigh3054 3 года назад

@@HelpMeDIY Sorry saw later in the video it showed about 33k. Good job on the work. Almost have to be part surgeon to work on these cars. Lol I just got a 20 x3 m40i ... and just was looking for these videos to see what I'm up against. Doesn't look too bad to work on. Just gotta take your time and pay close attention to detail.

@milehigh3054 3 года назад

Wait! $$$1200+ for pads and rotors!? Wth! Insane o.

@HelpMeDIY 3 года назад

@@milehigh3054 Yes not bad. My wife recently got a 2017 X4 M40i so I have some videos on that, even though it's an F not a G

@HelpMeDIY 3 года назад

@@milehigh3054 Agreed!!!

@traquilito20 2 года назад

And your removing a 2 piece rotor to replace it with a one piece rotor.

@HelpMeDIY 2 года назад

+traquilito20 that what he wanted to put on, I didn’t research them 🤷‍♂️

@rubenpanchito4223 4 года назад

Why replace the sensor?

@HelpMeDIY 4 года назад

I don’t remember why he replaced it. I assume the pads were worn down to the sensor though. Otherwise there’s no need to, you could reuse the old one.

@dcchris-311 4 года назад

What's the part number?

@HelpMeDIY 4 года назад

+Christian Lara wish I could provide that but unfortunately I don’t know it. I’m sure their website or customer service can connect you to the right part for your car.

@lucasxulai 3 года назад

Rear roator : 34216860925 Rear pad: 34216867175 wear sensor : 34356870350 those all for m40i trim, 30i may be different.