How To Replace BMW E90 Rear Brakes (328i Pads, Rotors, Sensors) FCP Euro

► Is your car suffering from poor braking performance? Are you feeling grinding or pulsating, or hearing an audible squeak while braking? If so, it may be time to service your BMW E90's Rear Brakes. We're here with Gareth Foley to give you a full walkthrough of replacing the rear brake pads, rotors & pad wear sensors on a 2010 BMW 328i xDrive.

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This kit applies to the following vehicles:
BMW 328i xDrive
2010 BMW 328i xDrive Brake Kit
Position: Front and Rear, From 3/2010
2011 BMW 328i xDrive Brake Kit
Position: Front and Rear
2012 BMW 328i xDrive Brake Kit
Position: Front and Rear
2013 BMW 328i xDrive Brake Kit
Body: Coupe, Position: Front and Rear

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[RumbleFish]

Remember when YouTube videos like this didn't exist? Yeah, sure you do! So, I decided to do this myself after coming across this video several weeks ago. Can I tell you, I am glad I decided to do this myself! you saved me a lot of money! Apart from the money saved, there is no better feeling than the trust you have in the mechanic because the mechanic is YOU! If I could give you a thousand likes, I would give you twice that! I have already sent this link to several friends who have expressed interest in doing this after seeing how great mine came out! I will tell you, it wasn't easy to do, but it was done properly and that is what counts the most! A million thanks, brother!

[MorganGlassco]

Great video. Straight to the point, good video angles throughout and clear instructions. 10/10

[akashgiri]

I usually don’t leave comments but this page is FANTASTIC!! I love how they take time to show every step clearly and say what tools you need 👍 been very successful doing my projects on my e92 and they have amazing prices on quality parts!

[PalzToTheEnd]

Appreciate the terrific (and thorough) video!  Used it today to do the job on my 2009 328xi, and the only thing I'd add is a hint regarding a mysterious scratching/mild grinding sound that occurred after I finished one side and pulled the car out of the driveway so that I could turn it around to do the other side..

I took the wheel off twice, thinking that perhaps the dust shield was contacting the wheel or rotor before realizing that it was the parking brake that had not seated correctly.  When I gave the handle a few pulls while driving slowly down my block, the assembly re-seated in the new rotor and the sound went away.

The other helpful hint I've got is something I learned from my best friend, who showed up just before I began the second side.  I had mentioned to him that it was difficult tugging the old rotor off the parking brake shoes.  He suggested I spin the rotor while pulling it off, and that worked like a charm after it initially got hung up on the shoes.

Other than those few "hiccups, " the job went very smoothly and I have your video to thank for it ... so THANKS!  ;-)

Steve

[BrokenV]

Thanks for the video, I found it very helpful and I successfully changed my rear brakes! Took longer than expected but hey, it's fun to learn and cheaper than going to the mechanic! Thanks again

[dwightemerson]

Great Video. I've never used the caliper lub before. Replacement brakes on a BMW are usually noisy but after replacing mine on my Vert. with the lub they were as quiet as new. I also got to mine before the sensor light activated and was able to reuse the rotors with a 10 dollar each machine turning. One other thing. Shade trees like me will forget that the parking brake has to be off to get the rear rotor removed. I reviewed your video when they wouldn't turn loose and realized my mistake before I got a bigger hammer. All told your Video saved me about a Thousand Bucks. Thanks a Lot.

[kencook]

If you are having trouble with the 16mm bolts holding the caliper carrier, try using a six point 5/8" spark plug socket, and combine using a 3/4" box end on the socket with an impact driver. Works great!

[iselili]

What a great video! Thank you... easy to watch, informative and complete.

[starkyslp]

Thanks for the helpful video! I never trust myself even with pretty easy jobs that are hard to mess up. This made me feel much more confident going through the steps.

[gorgeousal]

MAKE SURE YOUR HANDBRAKE IS OFF BEFORE TRYING TO REMOVE THE OLD DISC. I SPENT 20 MINUTES LEARNING THE HARD WAY!

[jdneilso]

Thanks for this video!  I just ordered new rear brakes and rotors for my 2007 525i and this video has really helped me so I know what I'm getting into.

[TheRealBQ]

Appreciate this video. Helpful for my E90 brake job

[DLTA]

Very good video, simple instructions and informative. 👍

[MariahBoss]

I have to say he made it look like a piece of cake lol and it actually was damn near i thought it was gonna be hard but i like how it shows every step of the way not just skips parts ect i really like this video thank you for the inforfation you have provided it has really helped me

[macduff]

Good job, you also may put some anti-seize grease on the little screw that hold the rotor in place.

[jamesfoo]

There are some really great mechanic videos on Youtube but yours was above the rest. Honestly, it's incredibly useful the way you precisely explained what you are doing, and sometimes mentioned the "why" too when it was useful to do so.
I wish I could find a local mechanic with the attention to detail you have, instead of just whack everything together and clean nothing etc. Tend to do things myself to get a good job done.

[shooterray]

I really wish you would have said what size Allen bits and other size wrenches in the video. Great video and thanks!

[andrewep]

Very good video. Thank you. I always try to keep in mind the proper bolt tightness. I know you mention "tight is tight", but I'm not dialed in to what that means. Can you give a torque indication for tightening the bolts?

[georgeabdallah]

Brake caliper guide bolt,
Tighten to 30 ± 2 Nm (22 ± 1 ft-lb)
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[mecheng]

It's a good idea to open the reservoir before compressing the piston and check fluid level after you are complete