Step by step guide on how to replace the front brake pads and discs on your BMW X1. This was done on an E84 which covers X1 vehicles made 2009 - 2015 .
Tools you will need
3/8" Ratchet: [ Ссылка ]
3/8" Hex Key Set: [ Ссылка ]
(Optional) 3/8" Extension wobble bar set: [ Ссылка ]
3/8" Torque wrench: [ Ссылка ]
Screwdriver set: [ Ссылка ]
Wire brush: [ Ссылка ]
Caliper hanging clips: [ Ссылка ]
Brake caliper windback tool (or use a G Clamp): [ Ссылка ]
1/2" Torque Wrench: [ Ссылка ]
1/2" Socket Set: [ Ссылка ]
(Optional) Breaker Bar: [ Ссылка ]
Hammer: [ Ссылка ]
(optional) Mechanics gloves (I LOVE these): [ Ссылка ]
Supplies you will need
Brake cleaner: [ Ссылка ]
Plusgas penetrating fluid: [ Ссылка ]
Absorbent cloths: [ Ссылка ]
Ceramic brake grease: [ Ссылка ]
EBC Greenstuff pads. Buy on eBay: [ Ссылка ]
EBC discs. Buy on eBay: [ Ссылка ]
EBC brake pad wear sensor. Buy on eBay: [ Ссылка ]
(If not using EBC) New brake pad wear sensor from BMW p/n 34356792561. Buy on eBay: [ Ссылка ]
New brakedisc retaining screw from BMW p/n 34211161806. Buy on eBay: [ Ссылка ]
New brake pad wear sensor mounting clip from BMW p/n 34356779356. Buy on eBay: [ Ссылка ]
Torque Settings:
Brake pad carrier (16mm bolts): 110Nm / 81ft lbs
Brake disc retaining screw: 16Nm / 12ft lbs
Brake caliper retaining pins: 35Nm / 26ft lbs
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00:00 Outtakes to avoid!
00:13 Loosen Front Brake Disc Retaining Screw
00:48 Open Brake Fluid Reservoir & Apply Towels
*01:29 Remove Brake Pad Wear Sensor
*02:57 Remove Spring Clip
03:13 Remove Caliper Retaining Pins
04:00 Start to Retract Brake Caliper Piston While Mounted
04:17 Hang up Caliper
04:26 Fully Retract Brake Caliper Piston
05:22 Clean all Key Surfaces
05:53 Undo Retaining Bolts on Brake Pad Carrier
06:30 Remove Brake Disc
08:19 Install New Brake Disc
08:36 Install Brake Pad Carrier
09:01 Torque up Brake Disc Retaining Screw
09:27 Torque up Brake Pad Carrier Bolts
09:40 Apply Grease to Brake Pad Carrier
09:55 Install New Brake Pads
10:28 Install Brake Caliper
10:39 Install Brake Caliper Retaining Pins
11:50 Replace Spring Clip (Method #1)
12:53 Replace Spring Clip (Method #2)
13:17 Replace Dust Caps
13:29 Fit New Brake Pad Wear Sensor
14:44 Safety Checks
15:50 EBC Greenstuff Brake Pad Explanation
16:21 Outtakes :-)
