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

FCP's own Zach Miller teaches you how to replace the front brake pads, rotors and calipers on your 1992-2006 3-Series BMW.

So, if you have decreased braking power, shudder or pulsation while braking, or loud noises when braking this might be your cause.

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BMW 325i Calipers
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As always, send a message for any questions you may have. I strive to maintain a 100% success rate for helping enthusiasts solve their BMW problems.

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[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?

[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 :)

[millertimebmw]

@WeirdNeville

Yes :D

[golfboy666gti]

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

[raxiux]

@zacharyzooshorion awesome, thank you!

[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]

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!

[Spikes007]

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