Front brake replacement

Bmw doubles · 05-08-2016, 09:14 PM

Need to change out my front brakes and was wondering if anyone had any tips or links they could share. I found this which seems like the answer. http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=845808

My question about that tutorial is he mentioned having the right c-clamp to make clearance for the brake pads to be removed from the rotor. On the caliper where his c-clamp is, there is a groove. Is that for a small c-clamp or tool to depress the pad against the piston?

MasterC17 · 05-09-2016, 09:59 AM

I just use a flat-head screwdriver (in between the pad and the rotor) to press outward against the pad. Much easier.

Secret_Asian · 05-11-2016, 08:34 AM

What pad are you going with, for my brake change I want to find a pad with a bit more bit the braakes on the f10 feel dull to me compared to other cars like the e90 and the w211 w221 mercedes

lsturbointeg · 05-11-2016, 09:49 AM

i know on the M5 board someone posted a thread regarding pads with less brake dust.

Bmw doubles · 05-11-2016, 10:48 AM

The OEM brakes are my first choice. Trying to avoid squealing. My e90 was notorious for squeaking. If you want more bite I would guess a slotted rotor would be the answer, but I don't know which brand that would be. Someone would have to do a brake test stock vs slotted stopping distance. I believe our stock stopping distance is 60-0 109ft.

The next step up is retrofitting M5 brembo brakes calipers, pads and rotors.

peter91118 · 05-17-2016, 11:15 AM

I ended up installing the PowerStop Evolution Ceramic pads from Rock Auto onto my stock rotors. The pedal feel didn't chance but the wheels stay clean and the brakes no longer squeak. I would recommend this to anyone who is sick of dirty wheels or high pitched squeaking.

Also, if you don't have the right sized c-clamp, you can pull the caliper against the rotor to drive the piston in. It doesn't take too much force.

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Bmw doubles Dream crusher 984 Rep 2,421 Posts Drives: Fast Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: westside iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 535 [0.00]	Need to change out my front brakes and was wondering if anyone had any tips or links they could share. I found this which seems like the answer. http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=845808 My question about that tutorial is he mentioned having the right c-clamp to make clearance for the brake pads to be removed from the rotor. On the caliper where his c-clamp is, there is a groove. Is that for a small c-clamp or tool to depress the pad against the piston? __________________ 535i MIssion Performance, PS2, Helix HPFP Kit, Wagner FMIC, Spec 3 clutch, Steel SMF, Wolf Racing CP, UUC SSK, GFB dv, SprintBooster, Custom Dynomax Exhaust, M5 Sways, Eibach OE Springs, Koni Sports Adjustable, Custom Short Ram CAI IG: @bmwdoubles
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MasterC17 Captain 329 Rep 984 Posts Drives: 2015 BMW M3 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Massachusetts iTrader: (3)	I just use a flat-head screwdriver (in between the pad and the rotor) to press outward against the pad. Much easier. __________________ 2009 X5d \| 2007 E90 Track \| 2002 M3 Track \| 1991 535i Track
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Secret_Asian Private First Class 31 Rep 113 Posts Drives: f10 lci luxury line Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: philly iTrader: (0)	What pad are you going with, for my brake change I want to find a pad with a bit more bit the braakes on the f10 feel dull to me compared to other cars like the e90 and the w211 w221 mercedes
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lsturbointeg Lieutenant General 9153 Rep 14,522 Posts Drives: 2011 535i Jet Black Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Asian lost in OH iTrader: (0)	i know on the M5 board someone posted a thread regarding pads with less brake dust. __________________ ~F90Conversion~21"3Piece Forged AvantGardeWheels~KWV1Coilovers~CQUENCE slotted/drilled rotors~GoodridgeStainlesslines~MeisterschaftQuadEx haust~Akrapovic 4"tips~VRSF DP~VRSF CP~TurboSmart BOV~K&N filter~CarbonFiberExteriorComponents~GladenAlphaCo mponents~MatchUp7BMW~Punch P300-12T~ Follow me on Instagram: lsturbointeg
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Bmw doubles Dream crusher 984 Rep 2,421 Posts Drives: Fast Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: westside iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 535 [0.00]	The OEM brakes are my first choice. Trying to avoid squealing. My e90 was notorious for squeaking. If you want more bite I would guess a slotted rotor would be the answer, but I don't know which brand that would be. Someone would have to do a brake test stock vs slotted stopping distance. I believe our stock stopping distance is 60-0 109ft. The next step up is retrofitting M5 brembo brakes calipers, pads and rotors. __________________ 535i MIssion Performance, PS2, Helix HPFP Kit, Wagner FMIC, Spec 3 clutch, Steel SMF, Wolf Racing CP, UUC SSK, GFB dv, SprintBooster, Custom Dynomax Exhaust, M5 Sways, Eibach OE Springs, Koni Sports Adjustable, Custom Short Ram CAI IG: @bmwdoubles
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05-17-2016, 11:15 AM	#6
peter91118 Second Lieutenant 29 Rep 243 Posts Drives: '01 325xit, '09 335i Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: NH iTrader: (0)	I ended up installing the PowerStop Evolution Ceramic pads from Rock Auto onto my stock rotors. The pedal feel didn't chance but the wheels stay clean and the brakes no longer squeak. I would recommend this to anyone who is sick of dirty wheels or high pitched squeaking. Also, if you don't have the right sized c-clamp, you can pull the caliper against the rotor to drive the piston in. It doesn't take too much force.
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