The thing about projects like this is the confidence you get. When I bout my 530i, I used to take to BMW for all sorts of things including lights. But I started tinkering... I found most things aren't hard to do yourself. Thanks.
They aren't you've just to get started and work it out along the way, I mainly worked on motorbikes but on my E60 so far I've replaced exhaust manifold, brakes all round and just fitted a new ac compressor and condensor
I own one of these and pretty much everything you’re tackling I could do with sorting on mine. This series couldn’t have come at a better tome. The wheels look fantastic.
It's crazy My E61 is also the same colour and I've had almost exatly the same issues too even down to that damn rear wiper part snapping when trying to fix it. So useful having these videos not only to help fix the issues, but also peace of mind that I'm not the only one. 🤣
I am honestly in love with this channel, everything's described pretty clearly and at the end of episodes you just wanna watch more of them. Keep up the good work
What a great video.. I love the way you work on your car to make it better... You really know how to make a car looks and feels great.. Well done.. I enjoined your video in the rainy cold night we have here.. Thank you..looking forward to the next one. 👍🏻👌🏻
Your videos really are very good. In my old e61 I went through more run flats with ‘eggs’ in the sidewall from hitting potholes here in the UK and nails in treads than actually wearing the tyres out. Do you carry a spare, or foam instead of the run flats? Other jobs I found fun were: changing the light bulbs which was a whole light unit out job; panoramic roof drains and rear door drain holes unblocking; pano roof seal replacement; diversity antenna replacement; high level brake light replacement.... all easy things you could do in future videos.
Really enjoy these videos of maintenance on your cars! The video quality is really nice, and the bits of information you include throughout the video is a nice touch! Plus really like how the BMW is looking now!
Done correctly the weld SHOULD be stronger than the original metal, but it depends how good your welder and his kit is. If the weld penetrates all the way to the outer surface your going to have to grind it back and restore the wheel anyway so i agree welding it is not a good choice on such a wheel.
i had an issue wheel the rear tyres on my e60 and new tyres sorted it, these are such lovely motorway cruisers, and the e61 is just an awesome family motor
this video is fantastic honestly. I'm looking at swapping out my ol' faithful 2001 e46 320i and getting a 525 or 530d e61. These m57 engines are absolutely bullet proof, and I'd have an e39 but apparently the M57 peak torque destroys the auto zf 5hp boxes, so an e61 with a zf 6hp is a must for this reason
Good call on not buying refurbished. I got a refurbished wheel for my 335i a while back, wasn’t disclosed it had a repaired crack, less than 1500 km later it started leaking air and basically needed to be replaced again. At that point can’t prove anything. Never again
I am totally amazed about the wheels you've found for the BMW! They look absolutely perfect on the car and you really have to look twice to see them not to be the original ones. Superb choice! Great video, so much fun to see you getting a more and more great 5series Greetings from Bavaria
Nice work. Your efforts to keep this car serviceable are well thought out and saves a lot of money. I would have applied anti-seize to wheel hub before mounting up the rotors to avoid future corrosion, especially in the harsh environment you drive in.
Thanks Vic. The video is intended to be a vlog not a full "how to" so some steps are skipped for time. I do have a full brakes guide on the channel and i can assure you i do use copper grease on the hub!
Remember that new discs should be thoroughly de-greased before fitting, as they are usually supplied with a protective oil finish 👍🏻 Also, the pistons in REAR calipers generally have to be wound back in - they can't be pressed in 👍🏻
Not sure how wide those m sport wheels are but on my e91 which shares engines with yours has 8J wheels on the front an 8.5J on the rear. The J is basically the width of the wheel in inches. An 8J wheel fits ideally 225-235 tyres but you can have as little as a 215 and as big as a 245 on it. Hence mine comes as standard with 225 on the front and 255 on the rears. Say that yours has 8.5J wheels all round and 245 tyres to go with you can still safely fit 255s. Reason the previous owner might have done it is to get more grip out of the drive tyres.
@@andynorris3537 The e61 and 5 series tourings in general never usually have wider rear wheels fitted due to the fact the rear suspension setup is airbag and it could foul on the bags if it was on its lower limit hence the narrorwer tyres all round :)
Regarding the different front to rear tyre sizes. I believe this is called Staggered set up. My 320d M Sport also has this. Which makes buying matching front and rear non run flats (17”) wheels tricky!!
Great informative video, a nice change from the torrent of 18 year old kids with pop and bang maps. Would have been a good opportunity to maybe freshen up the calipers with a touch of paint but love the knowledgeable guides none the less 👌
Keep going bro i very like your videos !!!!!!!!!! i own E60 530i 2008 and this videos gives me ideas for my car Thank you for all information and Subscribed!!!
Nice video I liked watching it but I have one difference of oppinion according to the disc brakes. I used to buy other brands discs for my BMW's but I found that the original BMW discs are far less vulnerable of being crooked than other brands.
Thanks but wanted to say there's a mechanic called Eric and his channel South Main Auto in the US and he has a daft noise when he brings out the Brake cleaner for cleaning all his customers'... (discs that have oil on) :D
Thanks for the tip on buying R90 approved brake parts - I don't want to give my insurer the opportunity to push the premium up if I can help it. On that topic then, what about the brake hoses - will they not be seen as a departure from standard spec ? Keep the videos coming :)
Great job again. Was the shuddering under braking or just high speed? I'm getting it under braking and I suspect the discs have warped. The more I watch your videos the more I want to have a go myself at repairs.
Thanks Nareem. Shuddering was only when cruising above 60 mph. You are correct, shuddering under braking is likely the discs and/or pads. Go on have a go, it’s easier than you might think!
@@RoadandRacetv Vibration through the steering wheel at motorway speeds could well be flat spots on the wheels, from potholes, and is probs what caused yours to crack. Did your discs really come off that easily? You make it look like a 10 second job lol! Mine needed lots of persuasion with a large hammer. The new wheels look pretty boss, great vid as always, looking forward to the next one!
@@oliversharp7383 Almost definitely a buckled wheel or two. Had the exact same thing on my E91 335i M Sport, judder at 75 mph. When I had the wheels proffessionally re-furbed they straightened the both front wheels, thankfully there no cracks and the judder was gone. .
Man those front calipers are much larger than the ones on my E39 525i. I went all out on tyres recently and fitted Pilot Sport 4s all around. 235 45 17 and 255 40 17. Rears were double price of fronts, lol.
I am getting them wheels for my black 318i F30 , along with the black front grill, i wonder if you can get dark grey replacement badges for the rear? Prob will do the brakes at some point too but i think green pads. Possibly a better intake system too. If only i had a driveway so i did not have to get cold and wet on the tarmac!
I've always used Kumho as they offered replacement tyres if you pop your originals and you just pay for the wear. I was told they were going under so i'd have to brand swap, looks like I was had!!
I thought these like the e90 models need the brakes bleeding via a laptop with software and the ABS pump to prime it etc? Or something along those lines
Hello, I am having a difficult time trying to track down my fuel mixture preparation error according to Carly. Please help as I feel like I am fixing or replacing wrong parts. I already changed the O2 sensors,MAF sensor and spark plugs as well as air filter
Once you had cleaned the EGR and the DPF did you notice your mpg go up. I have a 2004 5 series 2.5 touring and getting an avaerage of 30MPG is this normal for an older 5er?
I have a 320i e90 2011 BMW and i started to have the same problem with shuddering and starts at 80 km/h but i have the same 235/40 R18 size in all 4 wheels. In your case, Would you say that the problem was that crack in your wheel?. And By the way ... brilliant job with your videos !
I'm currently looking for a 530i touring. Possibly a 330i. I just couldn't bring myself to buy a diesel. Great vid as usual. Purchased my 530i touring yesterday. Do you have a link for the black grill you bought?
Run flats are crap ! and ruin the ride, but...as someone who had a high speed blow-out and ended up rolling several times, I like the extra insurance of them being drive able if they blow at motorway speeds. I also find the price of run flats is dropping a lot, to almost match non run flats. Completely understand you changing them though and the those new wheels are amazing.
I got lucky and experienced blown tires on the Autobahn - with and without run flat tyres. At higher speeds it doesnt matter so much if you have run flats.I was able to stablise my car, but the rims were damagaged beyond repair in both cases. Standard tires are my cup of tea, because of the comfort they offer
the bigger tyre at the back is called staggered wheel set up lots of BMW have it from factory so the tyre place didnt just changed it cause the didnt have the right once
i wonder how much money you could have saved by making the brake lines yourself with earl's\goodridge\etc fittings and hoses, it's quite easy and simple.
@@sirjitbath392 yeah spyders are staggered. They were an option on most of the other engine size M Sports I think. I have been tempted to make the change to them but the cracking id far too common. If I did I think I'd go for copies and maybe have a chance of them lasting longer.
The thing about projects like this is the confidence you get. When I bout my 530i, I used to take to BMW for all sorts of things including lights. But I started tinkering... I found most things aren't hard to do yourself. Thanks.
They aren't you've just to get started and work it out along the way, I mainly worked on motorbikes but on my E60 so far I've replaced exhaust manifold, brakes all round and just fitted a new ac compressor and condensor
I own one of these and pretty much everything you’re tackling I could do with sorting on mine. This series couldn’t have come at a better tome. The wheels look fantastic.
It's crazy My E61 is also the same colour and I've had almost exatly the same issues too even down to that damn rear wiper part snapping when trying to fix it. So useful having these videos not only to help fix the issues, but also peace of mind that I'm not the only one. 🤣
your production quality is fantastic man.
I am honestly in love with this channel, everything's described pretty clearly and at the end of episodes you just wanna watch more of them. Keep up the good work
Big thanks mate, so kind of you to say!
You need to get that new garage asap ! working in the rain is no fun
totally.
What a great video.. I love the way you work on your car to make it better... You really know how to make a car looks and feels great.. Well done.. I enjoined your video in the rainy cold night we have here.. Thank you..looking forward to the next one. 👍🏻👌🏻
Your videos really are very good. In my old e61 I went through more run flats with ‘eggs’ in the sidewall from hitting potholes here in the UK and nails in treads than actually wearing the tyres out. Do you carry a spare, or foam instead of the run flats? Other jobs I found fun were: changing the light bulbs which was a whole light unit out job; panoramic roof drains and rear door drain holes unblocking; pano roof seal replacement; diversity antenna replacement; high level brake light replacement.... all easy things you could do in future videos.
Great video. I don't think the wheels look good at all. The original M-sport wheels are one of BMW's best designs so I would have restored them
Really enjoy these videos of maintenance on your cars! The video quality is really nice, and the bits of information you include throughout the video is a nice touch! Plus really like how the BMW is looking now!
At first the close in car commentary freaked me a little but now I'm a big fan haha awesome videos mate.
Nice work. I really enjoy watching these videos. Makes me want to give more repairs a go myself.
Good shout not having the wheels welded, I did on my old wheels on the vxr and the weld gave way after hitting a pothole
Done correctly the weld SHOULD be stronger than the original metal, but it depends how good your welder and his kit is. If the weld penetrates all the way to the outer surface your going to have to grind it back and restore the wheel anyway so i agree welding it is not a good choice on such a wheel.
I had a rim rew weilded on my audi fat five and that was sweet as for thousands of miles. If done right should be sweet!
i had an issue wheel the rear tyres on my e60 and new tyres sorted it, these are such lovely motorway cruisers, and the e61 is just an awesome family motor
this video is fantastic honestly. I'm looking at swapping out my ol' faithful 2001 e46 320i and getting a 525 or 530d e61. These m57 engines are absolutely bullet proof, and I'd have an e39 but apparently the M57 peak torque destroys the auto zf 5hp boxes, so an e61 with a zf 6hp is a must for this reason
thanks for saying so!
Runflats and m sport wheels = replacing wheels with alarming frequency. Ask me how I know!! Nice to see your car coming along 👍
I wish they'd have made a 535d e61 wagon in the US. Gorgeous car!
I’m actually doing all my brakes this weekend haha. Looks like you’ve done the grills and bumper trims same as me too👍🏻
Good work! Yes, well spotted!
Good call on not buying refurbished. I got a refurbished wheel for my 335i a while back, wasn’t disclosed it had a repaired crack, less than 1500 km later it started leaking air and basically needed to be replaced again. At that point can’t prove anything. Never again
I am totally amazed about the wheels you've found for the BMW! They look absolutely perfect on the car and you really have to look twice to see them not to be the original ones. Superb choice!
Great video, so much fun to see you getting a more and more great 5series
Greetings from Bavaria
Yeah, they surprised me too!
Another great video, I don't even have a BMW but really enjoy watching this series :)
Really enjoy your videos man keep up the awesome work!
Nice work. Your efforts to keep this car serviceable are well thought out and saves a lot of money. I would have applied anti-seize to wheel hub before mounting up the rotors to avoid future corrosion, especially in the harsh environment you drive in.
Thanks Vic. The video is intended to be a vlog not a full "how to" so some steps are skipped for time. I do have a full brakes guide on the channel and i can assure you i do use copper grease on the hub!
Remember that new discs should be thoroughly de-greased before fitting, as they are usually supplied with a protective oil finish 👍🏻
Also, the pistons in REAR calipers generally have to be wound back in - they can't be pressed in 👍🏻
Armando Loni No bmw uses brake shoes for the handbrake so no need to wind it in 👍🏻
@@GeorgeAusters Didn't know that - thanks, G 👍🏻
@@GeorgeAusters yes, for the handbrake. There's still a piston and pads too, which has to be pushed back in.
Yes the piston has to be pushed in, not winded in
I have a VW Golf that has no brake shoes for the handbrake, however piston has to be wound back.(Not just pushed).
Can someone please tell me why this channel isn’t 4 times more popular?
PS. Big up Giffgaff.
Thanks for saying so!
Not sure how wide those m sport wheels are but on my e91 which shares engines with yours has 8J wheels on the front an 8.5J on the rear.
The J is basically the width of the wheel in inches. An 8J wheel fits ideally 225-235 tyres but you can have as little as a 215 and as big as a 245 on it. Hence mine comes as standard with 225 on the front and 255 on the rears. Say that yours has 8.5J wheels all round and 245 tyres to go with you can still safely fit 255s. Reason the previous owner might have done it is to get more grip out of the drive tyres.
Weird that the 325i of them same year has 225 on the front and 255 on the rear!
My 320cd was the same, the rears were defo wider
@@andynorris3537 The e61 and 5 series tourings in general never usually have wider rear wheels fitted due to the fact the rear suspension setup is airbag and it could foul on the bags if it was on its lower limit hence the narrorwer tyres all round :)
E61 ran square setup, same wheels in e60 were square setup. The 19” spyders were staggered along with some other optiond
@@drivennorthwest8003 is it possible to run rear spacers with the rear suspension. I want to fit some 15mm to my touring.
Regarding the different front to rear tyre sizes. I believe this is called Staggered set up. My 320d M Sport also has this. Which makes buying matching front and rear non run flats (17”) wheels tricky!!
What wheels have you got pal? There is a lot of BMW's out there with staggered tyre sizes that aren't on staggered wheels.
Great informative video, a nice change from the torrent of 18 year old kids with pop and bang maps. Would have been a good opportunity to maybe freshen up the calipers with a touch of paint but love the knowledgeable guides none the less 👌
Keep going bro i very like your videos !!!!!!!!!! i own E60 530i 2008 and this videos gives me ideas for my car Thank you for all information and Subscribed!!!
Nice video I liked watching it but I have one difference of oppinion according to the disc brakes.
I used to buy other brands discs for my BMW's but I found that the original BMW discs are far less vulnerable of being crooked than other brands.
Thanks but wanted to say there's a mechanic called Eric and his channel South Main Auto in the US and he has a daft noise when he brings out the Brake cleaner for cleaning all his customers'... (discs that have oil on) :D
BMW Did have recall on wheels. Would be worth a check! Love the content. Look forward to future uploads.
quite a few of that era! Certainly worth a trip to the dealership, it's billed back to BMW UK so they should be pretty helpful at dealer level.
Thanks for the tip on buying R90 approved brake parts - I don't want to give my insurer the opportunity to push the premium up if I can help it. On that topic then, what about the brake hoses - will they not be seen as a departure from standard spec ?
Keep the videos coming :)
Thanks Rhian. Interesting point about the brake hoses. I assume they'll be fine but best checking with your insurer.
You make this look so easy!!! 🤯
I love the Channel. Keep up the good work 👍🏼
Awesome set of videos
You have a new subscriber
Looking after the brake pistons and cleaning them and using ate brake grease really improves brake feel
Great job again. Was the shuddering under braking or just high speed? I'm getting it under braking and I suspect the discs have warped.
The more I watch your videos the more I want to have a go myself at repairs.
Thanks Nareem. Shuddering was only when cruising above 60 mph. You are correct, shuddering under braking is likely the discs and/or pads. Go on have a go, it’s easier than you might think!
@@RoadandRacetv Vibration through the steering wheel at motorway speeds could well be flat spots on the wheels, from potholes, and is probs what caused yours to crack.
Did your discs really come off that easily? You make it look like a 10 second job lol! Mine needed lots of persuasion with a large hammer.
The new wheels look pretty boss, great vid as always, looking forward to the next one!
@@oliversharp7383 Almost definitely a buckled wheel or two. Had the exact same thing on my E91 335i M Sport, judder at 75 mph. When I had the wheels proffessionally re-furbed they straightened the both front wheels, thankfully there no cracks and the judder was gone. .
On the next episode in 2021☺️ thanks for the video!
Great stuff as always!
Where did you buy your new alloys from?
Man those front calipers are much larger than the ones on my E39 525i.
I went all out on tyres recently and fitted Pilot Sport 4s all around. 235 45 17 and 255 40 17. Rears were double price of fronts, lol.
Great work. Well done
I am getting them wheels for my black 318i F30 , along with the black front grill, i wonder if you can get dark grey replacement badges for the rear? Prob will do the brakes at some point too but i think green pads. Possibly a better intake system too. If only i had a driveway so i did not have to get cold and wet on the tarmac!
Great video! Did the brake pedal feeling improved after the upgrade?
Cracked and or buckled rims can be safely repaired. I’m guessing the wheel shop told you to buy new?
I've always used Kumho as they offered replacement tyres if you pop your originals and you just pay for the wear. I was told they were going under so i'd have to brand swap, looks like I was had!!
It’s easier if you use your clamp on the caliper/pads whilst still mounted to move the pads and pistons back
Spot on, good video. And informative as usual.
Excellent job mate,👍👍👍😎
Hi there! I own the exact same car, and paying close attention..:) Thanks for these series :)
The new tyres probably improve the braking because of the increased grip so the abs doesn’t have to kick in as much.
Can't believe how identical those wheels are!
i have the same car just awd. i have 2009 E61 525xd.
3.0D 280hp awd manual.
perfect car
Can’t see any brake lines listed for my BMW 2011 F11 on the EBC website 😭
Did I spot you driving on the A43 towards Northampton the other morning by any chance?
Yes, that was probably me. Are you stalking me?
@@RoadandRacetv not yet 😶
I thought these like the e90 models need the brakes bleeding via a laptop with software and the ABS pump to prime it etc? Or something along those lines
Lovely Jubbly matey.
I also run kumho ps71 they are perfect choice!
Lovely set of wheels......good choice to change them all ...at a bargain too!
New wheels are 🔥
Great video, just not sure on ebc brakes….just not a fan on them
Suggestion: bring the steering wheel a little bit closer when driving to avoid upper back problems. :)
Excellent video but the tyres are slightly bit expensive
I will try them on my BMW E46😁😁
Just a question on the wheels, did you go for the 8J or 8.5J and are they the same front and back?
Hello,
I am having a difficult time trying to track down my fuel mixture preparation error according to Carly. Please help as I feel like I am fixing or replacing wrong parts. I already changed the O2 sensors,MAF sensor and spark plugs as well as air filter
New wheels look good not so sure about monochrome centre caps and matte black grilles
Them wheels look better than the originals good price too
Once you had cleaned the EGR and the DPF did you notice your mpg go up. I have a 2004 5 series 2.5 touring and getting an avaerage of 30MPG is this normal for an older 5er?
No. Only after fixing the thermostats did the mpg go up. That sounds low but I don’t know for sure on a 2004.
Front discs where spotless to begin with
I have a 320i e90 2011 BMW and i started to have the same problem with shuddering and starts at 80 km/h but i have the same 235/40 R18 size in all 4 wheels. In your case, Would you say that the problem was that crack in your wheel?. And By the way ... brilliant job with your videos !
Big thanks Kev. Have you checked to see if any wheel is buckled?
was hoping you would paint the calipers in nice colour as well, but guess its a daily only
would do if i had time!
I'm currently looking for a 530i touring. Possibly a 330i. I just couldn't bring myself to buy a diesel. Great vid as usual. Purchased my 530i touring yesterday. Do you have a link for the black grill you bought?
Dickie Hoban Why couldn't bring myself 2 buy a diesel?
What tyre pressures are you running? I’ve put mine at the recommended pressures (which I think sounds high) and the ride seems a bit harsh!
looks really good
Really nice video. Start using bentone grease on the calipers not copper.
To be fair my 2008 3 series coupe had the same tire sizes on the MV4 alloys
Thanks for secret type on wheels 😉.
Just stopped by to say you have an incredible friendly face... 🤟✌️
Do you recommend Kumho tyres on non performance 1.6 litre hatchbacks? In addition where did you source those excellent plastic ramps?
yes, they're an excellent tyre for the price. They are Race Ramps.
Paint the calipers while they are out..?
Aftermarket wheels that are 1/4 the price of real oem wheels are shady. I don’t believe it’s simply markup.
Would of been a good idea to remove the swirl flaps whilst you had the plastics off
That video is coming soon...
Rims look good
Run flats are crap ! and ruin the ride, but...as someone who had a high speed blow-out and ended up rolling several times, I like the extra insurance of them being drive able if they blow at motorway speeds. I also find the price of run flats is dropping a lot, to almost match non run flats. Completely understand you changing them though and the those new wheels are amazing.
I got lucky and experienced blown tires on the Autobahn - with and without run flat tyres. At higher speeds it doesnt matter so much if you have run flats.I was able to stablise my car, but the rims were damagaged beyond repair in both cases. Standard tires are my cup of tea, because of the comfort they offer
the bigger tyre at the back is called staggered wheel set up lots of BMW have it from factory so the tyre place didnt just changed it cause the didnt have the right once
Jarrus Killa
The wheels would be staggered as well though?
The tourings (e61s), all had square set up - M5 tourings too. All 4 wheels and tyres the same.
Staggered refers to wheel setup, not oversized/incorrectly sized tyres.
Great video. New sub!
Hi there,
Question: Don't understand why you say the rear wheel and tyre setup is 8mm taller?
Could you explain.
Sure. 255 is the width of the tyre. 40 is the ratio of the width of the side wall. 255/40 is wider and taller than 245/40.
The right tire for the e60 in the rear would be 275/35 R18
How does it drive after the gearbox service? I had a 535d. Keep an eye on the tailgate wiring and the vacuum hoses
Drives the same to be fair, but it was fine to begin with.
Road and Race i got my gearbox done at about 80k and it totally changed it. There was a few parts in the gearbox what got changed too
@@MrTwister86660 2008 e90 335d here. Lovely car and is tuned too. A monster at 535 lb ft torque and 365bhp.
Great content
How smart is it to buy diesel car in 2020 with all the bans ? Asking because I'm not sure what to do.
agreed, those wheels do look nice.
i wonder how much money you could have saved by making the brake lines yourself with earl's\goodridge\etc fittings and hoses, it's quite easy and simple.
Is the mating surface (5:50) corroded or is that all just brake dust, dirt and grime?
yes they do go rusty
I still miss the M3.
Chances are one of the previous owners decided to go for a wider tyre on the rear thinking the wheels were staggered sizes.
I think on the 535d the rears are wider from factory? At least that is the case on mine
@@sirjitbath392 do you have 19 spyders or MV2's?
John Lever spdyers mate, fragile things, I’ve had two buckle on me 😐
@@sirjitbath392 yeah spyders are staggered. They were an option on most of the other engine size M Sports I think. I have been tempted to make the change to them but the cracking id far too common. If I did I think I'd go for copies and maybe have a chance of them lasting longer.
How can the tyres be 8mm taller when the profile is the same 40 mm !!
Keith, the profile is 40 yes, but the 40 does not mean 40mm. Cheers.
@@lilpettyxbigdiesel9387 Well you learn something everyday ! Cheers.
style 135 wheels are the best looking
Quite common on these shuddering under heavy braking Zimmerman disc seem to fix it.
You got a link for the monochrome centre caps?
Got them off eBay mate
try this: www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-Carbon-Fibre-Black-Chrome-Alloy-Wheel-Centre-Caps-68mm-1-3-5-7-Series-/293249110434?hash=item44470251a2