BMW X1 rear brake pad replacement - without special tools or computer.

On many BMW cars, changing the rear brakes requires using a diagnostic computer to wind the piston back.
Here i show you how it can be done without any special tools or equipment.

[@TheEpsidufus]

Thanks for that trick with the electric motor and spinning the parking brake bolt with a socket! Worked like a charm with a 11/32 socket.

[@TheEpsidufus]

But word to the wise, that wear sensor is incredibly fragile. Not sure if it was already broken when I popped it out but the magnet side was definitely snapped in half by the time I finished.

[@JimboFarns]

Great thanks! Cool helpful Video! How much more is needed to remove the rotors? lock nut and pad assembly?

[@Adam-wr8lp]

Great video, wanted to make sure I have all the socket sizes I need before I started. I use copper grease on the pads as well, I only use silicone grease on the guide pins.

[@themidnightmechanic9368]

Glad you found the video useful.

[@nathanielseeboruth1328]

Great video simple and clear

[@itroy3039]

Great video worked gor me very easy 👍

[@andyskelly9371]

Thank you for the comment.
Glad you found the video helpful.

[@71kenno]

Thanks mate, This little video is a great help.

[@yazming1720]

Great tutorial 👍💯👍...Keep Up The Great Work ..Cheers ..🍺
Yazmin Venice Beach CA 🌴🏄‍♂️

[@davemacdonald1932]

About the copper grease, don't put it on the caliper pins,... it damages and deteriorates the rubber boots. Use silicone grease for that. Copper is ok everywhere else mentioned.

[@danielcoudriet8253]

i put grease on sliders. brakes seem to last way longer. and you find some brakes hard to get out in a year or 2 with out grease causing to not back off after braking

[@nallis01]

This was amazingly helpful and I did this over the weekend thanks to yoir video. However, how do I reset the light afterwards?

[@themidnightmechanic9368]

Fantastic! Glad you found the video useful!
Now you mention it... I'm sure I had to reset it through the cars menu (did I forget to film/upload that!?)
I will double check and get back soon.

[@themidnightmechanic9368]

If memory serves me right, this is what I done...
th-cam.com/video/OqS0YXuiWxU/w-d-xo.html
If this fails, Google "bmw x1 brake reset".
Really sorry I missed that bit! I will need to find the video and edit it in.

[@stephenhinder4745]

Very good video you make it seem so easy 👍

[@nadiramirov3659]

Alles gut und schön, mach doch alle teile sauber mit Metal Bürste

[@bac4998]

Thanks mate

[@themidnightmechanic9368]

You are welcome.
Hope you found it useful.

[@giulianosalatino8688]

How can I release the automatic parking brake in a car with an automatic transmission?

[@larrycook3986]

Just step on the brake and push down on the emergency brake button

[@gytiskazlauskas668]

What torque level did you do tyre bolts to?

[@themidnightmechanic9368]

Hi there.
Not sure of the specific torque setting. You will be able to find out through Google.
I change wheels every day so I know how tight they should be by feel.

[@gytiskazlauskas668]

I found out that it's 140nm

[@stephenhinder4745]

Any idea how much this will cost at a garage in the UK as mine need doing.
Cheers
Steve

[@robsan5019]

Been quoted £300 by BMW

[@ashchatylvon]

did you need a wear brake sensor for both sides or just the one side

[@themidnightmechanic9368]

Thank you for your question.
Normally only one side has the sensor fitted.
So you will have one sensor at the front and one at the back.

[@michaelbirchall2247]

Why on earth would you need a computer to change brake pads? What are BMW thinking!!!

[@NikosTechDowntime]

I saw a video where they didn't remove the motor maybe it was the front

[@dejanlesnjakovic9926]

Kako napraviš podešavanje poslje promjene pločica bez računala nemožeš. Ovo nije dobro.Mora se napraviti podešavanje klipa na kočionom cilindru poslje zamjene pločica bez računala to nemožeš napraviti.....