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10-27-2020, 03:04 PM | #1 |
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Front Brake pad/rotor replacement
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New to the forum, hope my post doesn't violate rules and apologies if this has been asked/answered before! (I did try to search) I love my '09 Z4 and have been doing some minor repairs on it recently given its age. In deciding what repairs to do or leave for a shop, I am trying to balance cost with complexity and safety. I have no issues paying for something that is complex or might be unsafe, I hate having to pay someone to unscrew a few bolts and follow procedure. One issue that I was hoping to address was to replace the front pads and rotor. I am aware that the rear are more complicated, but the front didn't seem that crazy. That is, until I got my hands on the service manual (if only to get the right torque values) and went through the procedure in detail. I searched through the forum but couldn't find a clear answer on a few questions:
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If you don't need to change the sensor the job is a snap. Fronts don't have the electronic parking break. Consider flushing your break fluid while you are there. |
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10-28-2020, 05:21 PM | #3 |
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Just completed my front brakes. I've done it before and found it to be pretty easy if you have any mechanical ability at all.
I'd agree with rjahl that working with the sensor cable was the most time consuming. You can use a C clamp to push the pads back. No real need to bleed the brakes. I kept it simple by just getting the Power Stop kit that includes everything you need. Also wanted to try slotted, drilled rotors. Pads are low dusting which is great. Price is right too at around $250 for the front axle. Please don't flame me for the caliper covers. My wife surprised me with them. I think they look pretty cool with the Z4 logo. |
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11-02-2020, 09:20 AM | #5 |
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Check Powerstop.com I purchased mine through CARiD.com but in the US they can be found through a variety of vendors including Amazon, Walmart, Autozone.
The link to the ones I bought. https://www.carid.com/powerstop/1-cl...ification_mail |
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11-02-2020, 11:58 AM | #6 |
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Just did my brakes this weekend as well. You can definitely do them yourself.
- Service mode is specific to rear brakes, so no need for fronts. - Not sure of the context for the brake test, but it sounds unnecessary - You will not need to bleed your brakes afterwards, so long as you don't remove a brake line, which you should not. - No need for special BMW specific cleansing fluids are needed. It's all pretty straight forward. You should have no problem. Do make sure to buy a pad spreader tool, as you'll need to compress the caliper piston to fit the now thicker pads and rotor. |
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