First Brake Job

sixfiftyay · 11-09-2019, 05:14 PM

so i'm planning on swapping out the rotors and pads on my 2013 650 gran coupe next week and was wondering if anyone has any tips, a faq, anything to help with the job.

any info would be appreciated.

thanks!

arucano · 11-09-2019, 07:19 PM

Try https://www.newtis.info/tisv2/a/en/ for guidance. There are YouTube videos and it is not difficult. Just don't let the calipers hang from the brake lines. If in doubt, take pictures before you remove something so you have a reference.

Good luck and enjoy.

hugo_nz · 11-10-2019, 01:30 AM

You are also going to need a 9mm brake caliper hex socket. PITA since hardly anyone has one of those in their tool chests.

elvisisdog · 11-11-2019, 07:29 AM

It's possible to do without taking the caliper off, I did mine taking the carrier off as that needs to come off to get the new disc on. It made the job slightly trickier but not impossible.

Top tip, according to newtis the bolts for the caliper carrier are single use only. You'll need a set for both sides.

The other thing I found getting a breaker bar in and torque wrench, was that it is easier to turn the wheels so the caliper is pointing out the wheel well, it gives a bit more room. Just be careful jacking up and you'll be fine.

Longest but if the job for me was cleaning everything up, found a ton of dirt and gravel in suspension mounts and electrical boxes.

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sixfiftyay Private First Class 46 Rep 107 Posts Drives: 2013 Bmw 650I Gran Coupe Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Miami iTrader: (0)	First Brake Job so i'm planning on swapping out the rotors and pads on my 2013 650 gran coupe next week and was wondering if anyone has any tips, a faq, anything to help with the job. any info would be appreciated. thanks!
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arucano Captain 251 Rep 631 Posts Drives: 2014 M6 Grand Coupe CP Join Date: May 2017 Location: Kingwood TX iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 BMW M6 GC [10.00]	Try https://www.newtis.info/tisv2/a/en/ for guidance. There are YouTube videos and it is not difficult. Just don't let the calipers hang from the brake lines. If in doubt, take pictures before you remove something so you have a reference. Good luck and enjoy. __________________ F06 M6 Grand Coupe CP Sapphire Black Metallic The drive is the destination
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hugo_nz Lieutenant Colonel 3185 Rep 1,825 Posts Drives: BMW iX Xdrive40 MSport Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Auckland, New Zealand iTrader: (0) Garage List 2022 BMW IX [0.00]	You are also going to need a 9mm brake caliper hex socket. PITA since hardly anyone has one of those in their tool chests.
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elvisisdog Second Lieutenant 34 Rep 209 Posts Drives: F06 MSport 2013/09 Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	It's possible to do without taking the caliper off, I did mine taking the carrier off as that needs to come off to get the new disc on. It made the job slightly trickier but not impossible. Top tip, according to newtis the bolts for the caliper carrier are single use only. You'll need a set for both sides. The other thing I found getting a breaker bar in and torque wrench, was that it is easier to turn the wheels so the caliper is pointing out the wheel well, it gives a bit more room. Just be careful jacking up and you'll be fine. Longest but if the job for me was cleaning everything up, found a ton of dirt and gravel in suspension mounts and electrical boxes.
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