Great step by step video. Very informative. I cant stress enough the need to clean the pins and the slides before you put everything back together. The old brake dust will cause the pads to hang up and wear unevenly.
Giving this a shot this weekend, feeling a lot more confident about it watching your video. Thank you for sharing Update: Was a success! The only difference I had was working on a 2020 X2, the wear sensor port was behind the wheelwheel, had to take part of the liner off to get to the clip. Overall it was a pretty simple job with the right tools. Got the pads and sensor from rockauto and a brake pin knockout kit from amazon.
goaliesforpres you use your old brake pad and a screw driver and pry them back, or you can use a break caliper tool they sell at Walmart for like 4 bucks, or use ur fingers to push the piston back if you have descent finger strength
do you need to change 1 or 2 of those tear sensors, or only on left side? What size does the punch tool have to be, 2, 3 or 4mm? Thanks for the helpful video.
@@dlzmedia2792 I'm watching it to learn how to replace the brake pads. I already know how to jack up a car, and this isn't how you do it. A coworker of mine was killed when the car he was working on slipped of the jack. I know the jack stands are not approved because he's not using any!
Hello ! Thank you very much for the video ! Very informative. I have one quick question : if the sensors aren't triggered, can you reset the warning of the idrive without replacing the sensor ? Or do you need to change the sensor to do that ? Thank you again !
it is recommended to change the sensor, sometimes due to the heat the sensor gets fixed with the brake pad, the sensors arent expensive (8-10dlls each) search them at www.rockauto.com
Oh wow step by step very informative thank you so much ! I wanted to know your thoughts on the Brembo brake pads has somehow they are very cheap in my area. Also for a beginner like me do you recommend doing it my self or just take it to the shop ?
I see this comment is like 2 years old so you probably already have the answer to this but brembo brakes are comprised of materials that work best under extreme conditions. If you are track racing on the weekends and you brake enough to warm up the pads then spending the extra money on racing pads in general might be worth it, but if you drive assertively on the road but rarely track the car, you might not ever heat the pads enough to need race pads. That heat is vital for race brakes to work effectively and the cold brakes sound like shit when you drive before they are warmed up. Save your money and ears unless you need to.
Hi, I bought an impact wrench and used a 17mm bit. When I press reverse, the nut wont move and I hear loud rattling. Do you know if the lug nuts are 17mm or could it be that they are smaller?
Sometimes you will need to use a breaker bar to break them free as they seize in the thread or tyre shop could have over tightened them I broke 2 impact sockets on mine after having my tyres changed also make sure socket is completely on the nut or you will round the nut and major issues getting the damn thing out
I bought my 2016 M235i X drive new in May of that year. Just turned 50,000 miles. Zero repairs or issues of any kind. ZERO! Dealer replaced my brake pads and rotors yesterday at 50,000 miles. Seriously! The Odometer flipped over to 50,000 miles when I drove into the service bay! Love the way the car drives.
Great step by step video. Very informative.
I cant stress enough the need to clean the pins and the slides before you put everything back together. The old brake dust will cause the pads to hang up and wear unevenly.
Giving this a shot this weekend, feeling a lot more confident about it watching your video. Thank you for sharing
Update: Was a success! The only difference I had was working on a 2020 X2, the wear sensor port was behind the wheelwheel, had to take part of the liner off to get to the clip. Overall it was a pretty simple job with the right tools. Got the pads and sensor from rockauto and a brake pin knockout kit from amazon.
Did you compress the brake caliper? Is it necessary?
People really need to stop posting videos that show hazardous working conditions. Use jack stands.
Thanks for doing this. Very helpful!
I got a 2021 M235i gran coupe would this video help with my car also is the rear different compared to doing the front great videos thanks bro
Please tell me you’re using jack stands underneath. Your leg under the car scares the crap out of me.
Richard Largen lol I never noticed that
How did you push the pistons back in on the caliper dude?? Thanks again for the tutorial
How did you push the pistons back enough to make room for the new fatter pads
goaliesforpres you use your old brake pad and a screw driver and pry them back, or you can use a break caliper tool they sell at Walmart for like 4 bucks, or use ur fingers to push the piston back if you have descent finger strength
Can you please post video for rear brake pads. Thank you
Instead of paying 350 at the bmw dealer I watched this and did it in 45 mins
do you need to change 1 or 2 of those tear sensors, or only on left side? What size does the punch tool have to be, 2, 3 or 4mm? Thanks for the helpful video.
Yikes! That jack fails and your legs are gone 🤦🏻. Please use approved Jack stands!! They are cheap and will literally save your life.
Why are you watching the video if you know what to do? Also how do you know it's not approved?
Doesn't matter if it's approved or not. Just put anything under it. Like the wheel you just removed. Better that than your legs
@@dlzmedia2792 I'm watching it to learn how to replace the brake pads. I already know how to jack up a car, and this isn't how you do it. A coworker of mine was killed when the car he was working on slipped of the jack. I know the jack stands are not approved because he's not using any!
Turning the steering wheel all the way to the right would have helped a lot
Use pliers to remove the pins once you have knocked them through to the back.
Hello ! Thank you very much for the video ! Very informative. I have one quick question : if the sensors aren't triggered, can you reset the warning of the idrive without replacing the sensor ? Or do you need to change the sensor to do that ? Thank you again !
it is recommended to change the sensor, sometimes due to the heat the sensor gets fixed with the brake pad, the sensors arent expensive (8-10dlls each) search them at www.rockauto.com
Also need to know as well
Did you need to replace the sensor, mine hasn't triggered and I'm doing them tomorrow
Aslong as the brake pad light hasn’t come on the dash then you can re use the old sensor as it hasnt been triggered
@@kbncars3115 yes I managed to reuse it 👍
very easy to follow thank you
Do I have to flush them to open them up?
Great video. Is there just one front and one rear sensor? Went to buy some and only say that option so just wanted to double check?
It might be easier if you turned the wheels outward when doing the front brakes.
Have you had any lights pop up after the oem censor ?and any issues with the oem pads ?
Oh wow step by step very informative thank you so much ! I wanted to know your thoughts on the Brembo brake pads has somehow they are very cheap in my area. Also for a beginner like me do you recommend doing it my self or just take it to the shop ?
I see this comment is like 2 years old so you probably already have the answer to this but brembo brakes are comprised of materials that work best under extreme conditions. If you are track racing on the weekends and you brake enough to warm up the pads then spending the extra money on racing pads in general might be worth it, but if you drive assertively on the road but rarely track the car, you might not ever heat the pads enough to need race pads. That heat is vital for race brakes to work effectively and the cold brakes sound like shit when you drive before they are warmed up. Save your money and ears unless you need to.
Where did you get your parts? I have a 2017 230i with rear brake replacement light on...
Junjun Ding auto zone
@@202mattboy Thanks! Time to get mine done before snowing.
Thanks dude
Hi, I bought an impact wrench and used a 17mm bit. When I press reverse, the nut wont move and I hear loud rattling. Do you know if the lug nuts are 17mm or could it be that they are smaller?
Tasnim Mamun I think mines are 19 idk why you’re having a rattle, sorry bout that
Sometimes you will need to use a breaker bar to break them free as they seize in the thread or tyre shop could have over tightened them I broke 2 impact sockets on mine after having my tyres changed also make sure socket is completely on the nut or you will round the nut and major issues getting the damn thing out
The rattling is the 'impact' of the gun, its basically feeding hammer blows to generate twisting force to undo the nut. I know it's 3 years later lol
I dont get up any front brake systen reset?
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What is the pin punch size?
What are the tools i need to perform the brake pads on my m240i?
Thanks any help will be appreciate it
same thing
What about the rear
I'm very close to buying an m235 i. How's the overall reliability?
mike pellettiere it’s very reliable , I would recommend, they’re not hard to work on
I've owned mine for a year now and the only maintenance I had to do was bring it back to the dealer for an oil change!
Steven Pham nice 👍🏾 yea only minor thing I did was brake pads and oil every 5k miles
I bought my 2016 M235i X drive new in May of that year. Just turned 50,000 miles. Zero repairs or issues of any kind. ZERO! Dealer replaced my brake pads and rotors yesterday at 50,000 miles. Seriously! The Odometer flipped over to 50,000 miles when I drove into the service bay! Love the way the car drives.
@@sunny71169 how much did the dealer charge for brake pads replacement and which ones required replacement? My dealership quoted me $1200.00
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Dude use stands! Otherwise helpful thanks
Enjoy the shakey wheel ride now👍🏼
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Really helpful this comment.....if your going to comment something like this explain why and don’t be a douchè
Appreciate the support peeps :)
How did you push the pistons apart to fit the new pads? Can you just do it with your hands?