BMW Brake Repair (Front Pads, Rotors and Calipers - E46, E36) FCP Euro - DIY 11

[photogregcoop]

Good video , the instrutor explain very well.

[golfboy666gti]

Thanks for the video, made it easier changing the brakes on my girlfriends E36 318is Motorsport.

[ultrafriendly]

EXCELLENT VIDEO.

[zacharyzooshorion]

To the last question: bleeding, meaning to bleed any air trapped in the brake line system. Push on brake to make pressurized. Have a friend hold down brake pedal. Open the bleed valve until brake fluid squirts out. Stop. Done. Gotta make sure fluid level is full in reservoir though.

Thanks for the nice thorough video!!

It's a nice addition compared to all the bad videos on YouTube.

[raxiux]

@zacharyzooshorion awesome, thank you!

[raxiux]

What exactly do you mean by "make sure the brake system is bled throughly" ?

[STONERKINGDEAN]

thanks ya bitch !!!

bring some more videos to the plate for me to use then call you a bitch !!!

[tcb1967]

I might try it on my 2006 330I and save myself $600.00...I have done brakes on my domestic vehicles...looks simple.

[alien4fish]

Thank you Thank you Thank you

I couldnt believe how easy it is to change out the front brakes on a BMW 3 series. I have changed out many foreign and domestic brakes but never a BMW, it always seemed to be clouded in mystery. OOOOOHHHH its A BMW? thats gonna cost ya extra! LOL !! whata joke ist was just too easy !

This is a Great Video and Soo very helpful. Keep up the Great work!

[fqlynx]

Is that the Conti DWS tyre I see in the background?

[RedEye305]

Well when I'm coming to a complete stop the car slows down fine, but when the car stops it has an extra hesitation stop. It's hard to explain but it's annoying and want to get it fixed. Whatever you think it is is big help, Thanks

[RedEye305]

Great video. Btw I have an 06 330i and took it to get front brakes done, then after about 6 months or so there's this extra jump when coming to a complete stop. The job was only guaranteed for 90 days so I got screwed. I'm figuring that might be something with the brakes but need a second opinion, would you have an idea before I jump all over those front brakes? Thanks

[millertimebmw]

@RedEye305

I think it could be a brake problem, what do you mean about an extra jump?

[Spikes007]

@RedEye305 It can be the rotors. Did you change them when you did the pads?

[amado1957]

this  tutorial was great help thanks man

[TheMickeyDShow]

.also you did not clean the bracket that holds the pads with a wire brush and you should also use a slight amount of brake/slider lube .use the same lube to lube sliders .now when it comes to the back of the pads you should use a brake quiet compound which causes the back to stick to the caliper and the piston.this will stop brake chatter

hope this helps.

cory

[TheMickeyDShow]

ok i could not help to notice you missed a couple key steps. just to help you out in the future, use somthing to the push brake pedal down about 1 inch and the brake fluid will not drain out. also you should not use never sease on brake pads due to heat while braking will cause it to break down and it can get on the rotors.this will cause you to loose friction while braking

[zyce007]

Hellow i got a bmw320 what size of brake rotors shoud i buy i bought 278 and i can send them back cause the brake pad sticks out about 0.75MM i dident mount them on cause i want to here some opinions i'm sending them back on monday unless is doesn't matter they stick out ... if i need other rotors what diameter shoud i buy ? my car is a 320d from 2002 facelift model , thanks in advance marco

[zyce007]

Hellow i got a bmw320 what size of brake rotors shoud i buy i bought 278 and i can send them back cause the brake pad sticks out about 0.75MM i dident mount them on cause i want to here some opinions i'm sending them back on monday unless is doesn't matter they stick out ... if i need other rotors what diameter shoud i buy ? my car is a 320d from 2002 facelift model , thanks in advance marco

[jfv65]

It's a good video BUT...you had the hose disconnected from the caliper, you stopped this video without the MOST IMPORTANT thing that needed to be done last: BLEEDING the caliper...!

[sweetlameca]

Great Video

[chachachachilie]

Carbon ceramic FTW

[exp1993]

miller! I have 528i E39. there anything diffrent from these brakes versus your bmw 3 series?

[millertimebmw]

@exp1993

Should be about the same!

Good Luck!

[WeirdNeville]

Your driveshafts confused the hell out of me! 4WD BMW's available in the US then?

[devenking]

@WeirdNeville -- Yes, the xi models were available in the US from 2001 - 2005 on the E46 models (sedans only). I believe the newer platform is the xDrive (for the E90 models) produced from 2006 to present. Overall, the only thing I don't like about the xi platform is the sluggish acceleration.

[millertimebmw]

@devenking

True about acceleration.

However, the XI came in wagon/touring form too :)

[devenking]

@millertimebmw -- yep, you're right...totally missed that! By the way, great videos; keep it up!

[millertimebmw]

@WeirdNeville

Yes :D

[zeoneozero]

great video. i will be using this for reference when i install my zcp upgrade kit for my e46 m3. keep them coming!

[AlboBmw]

Good guide man. Why did you replace the caliper? I agree that you don't have to remove the sensor from the box, if you are re-using it.

[millertimebmw]

@AlboBmw

Hello,

I removed the sensor from the car because i didn't want to cut or stretch the pad wear sensor while replacing the caliper. I replaced the caliper because after a fresh front end re-build the car would still pull to the left while braking, after this brake job it brakes perfect!

[allclassics]

So who makes the best LOW DUST pads these days? surprised manufactures do not use them. Stock BMW Black dust machines

[dodger59]

Good to see you again Zach. Nice video. I am looking to replace my belt tensioners on my E46. I would DIM but I suck at getting the fan clutch off. ( I needed professional help after attempting a water pump project) Looks I will stick with brake servicing. With your helpful videos I am confident in that department. Also, any videos on servicing/replacing the E46 steering rack would be great. Right now, I have good luck with using Lucas Steering fluid to keep mine in working order.

[millertimebmw]

@dodger59

I actually have a cooling system "refresh" video comming :)

[TheEdreardon]

YES!!!! MORE MORE !!!! U do the Best DIY

[TruthBeyond]

Just out of interest, where is the ABS sensor?

[GTfreak88]

thanks for the great video! i think im gonna change my discs and pads on my own now, saving lots of money...

but i noticed just one thing: isnt brake fluid very aggressive? because u didnt protect ur hands while operating next to the leaking brake line...just curious

[millertimebmw]

@GTfreak88

Yes it will eat paint and things like that, there is no strong smell associated with it so as long as your hands are soaked you should be okay

[lightdark101]

What cause you to change your caliper? Great video, just curious on why =/

[millertimebmw]

@lightdark101 after a front end freshing-up the car still pulled to the left so I then knew it was a sticky or weak caliper. And after this video the car tracks perfect, while braking too!

[sbakar]

7) Very important: Depress the brake pedal several times to seat the caliper piston and remove free play. On older cars, do NOT press the brake pedal to the floor - corrosion in the master cylinder bore will ruin the rubber seal on the piston, causing an unnecessary replacement of the master cylinder.

8) Point #7 also applies while bleeding the brakes using the two-man method.

[sbakar]

4) Clean the hub using crocus cloth or wirebrush/very light sandpaper to prevent poor seating of the new rotor on the hub.

5) Degrease the new rotor using brake cleaner to remove the rust inhibitor.

6) Tightening torques would be nice to mention for the Allen head caliper bolts and caliper carrier bolts.

[sbakar]

Good video, but a few comments:

1) Never use an open-ended wrench to loosen the hose fitting - use a flare-nut wrench to prevent rounding the fitting.

2) If you're reusing the brake wear sensor, no need to disconnect the electrical connection - pull it off the pad using a needle-nose plier.

3) Use a vise-grip with padding to crimp the brake line - this will minimize fluid loss and will prevent air getting into the other lines as the fluid level drops below the take-off in the master cylinder.

[millertimebmw]

@sbakar

Interesting points, however I would advise against using vice grips on brake lines as it will pinch the line possibly creating weak spots, especially lines with steel covers or internals , additionally with new calipers the entire brake system should be flushed.

Thanks for the comments!