06-21-2014, 09:53 AM | #1 |
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Brake job
My son and i have done all our cars/trucks in the past. Never done an X5,,,any tips tricks or cautions ? any special tools needed ? computer re-sets ? any recommended pads ? Thanks much
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06-21-2014, 11:00 AM | #2 |
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I know there are videos on youtube. There is also a great looking impact screwdriver sold by a vendor on here for the purpose of rotors, among other things. It's not a specialty tool, just a nice to have.
As for parts. Centric makes excellent rotors of OE quality. If they make it, go for the Centric Premium units with painted hubs. Raybestos "Advanced Technology," has a similar rotor with painted hat. As for pads and sensors, centric has those. you can also get parts from Hawk, and Stoptech. A standard ceramic pad is fine in 80%+ of cases. Towing? opt for a semi-metallic pad.
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06-21-2014, 07:46 PM | #3 |
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No special tools, just replace brake sensor if needed. One on the left front caliper and one on the right rear caliper. Just Remove anti rattle clips and remove the two black plug covers behind the caliper and insert the No 7 hex socket. If removing the rotors, you will have 2 bolts holding on the caliper bracket and then there is 1 hex screw holding on the rotor. Hopefully it not rusted on. You know the rest, Very easy.
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I have a thread on here about painting my calipers which I did this Spring, I go into more details there. Otherwise, yup, super easy. |
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01-06-2015, 11:12 AM | #5 |
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I'm digging out this thread since I have to do a brake job on my X5d soon. (4k miles left on BC and BMW quoted me a replacement when I had the DEF refilled)
The dust with the OEM pads is IMO ridiculous. Any recommendations on low dust brake pads? Has anyone experience with the low dust pads? http://www.ecstuning.com/ES2167890/ |
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01-08-2015, 11:47 AM | #7 |
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I have an 08, 3.0si. I have replaced both front and back. I used Brembo rotors and Akebono pads. NO dust what so ever. The only thing with Akebono is that the pads NEED to be burnished to the new rotors and they pads will take about 1000 miles before you really get the 100% power of braking back. Once you get past the 1000 mile mark, they feel like OEM brakes in my opinion.
You should get a brake vac and change out the brake fluid while you are in there. You will need a Mitivac or some other similar type of tool you can hook up to an air compressor. There are plenty of DIY videos on how to do this. I use Amsoil DOT 4 brake fluid. Cost is probably : $40.00 brake fluid Mitivac - $130.00 Akebono Pads Front & Back - $130.00 Brembo Rotors Front & Back - $275.00 New retaining clips - $30 to 40.00 New Sensors front and back $40 to 50.00 |
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The front brakes were recently done with warranty! I'll go the same route for my rears. |
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01-13-2015, 07:15 AM | #9 |
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I just recently replaced my rear brake pads and now I have the brake light on my dash... do I need to go to the stealership to get it removed or is there a way to reset it?
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01-13-2015, 08:18 AM | #10 |
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Did you reset your service indicator in the iDrive? If not you can do that your self. Also did you replace the brake wear sensor? If not you will need to because they are a measured sensor and will only last a certain period of time.
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I wasn't aware that I could reset service indicator in the iDrive ...yes I replaced the break wear sensors so ill try to reset the service indicator in the iDrive...thanks
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