Front Brake Rotors and Pads DIY E53

[richardb]

So we finally changed the brakes on our 2005 X5, there was literally nothing left to the pads. Made a video on Sunday while doing the repairs, hope it helps someone!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lg26AAfBgYc

[Emory39]

Good video sir.

[we350z]

Bout to do this again myself. Prob pay someone for the brake fluid flush and use some Motul.

[we350z]

Did you bed your new rotors?

[X53Jay4.8is]

Originally Posted by we350z

Bout to do this again myself. Prob pay someone for the brake fluid flush and use some Motul.

Make sure to pump up the brakes since the caliper pistons were collapsed to accommodate the new pads.

[we350z]

When compressing the pistons to load the new pads be sure to open the fluid reservoir first to avoid any air bubbles building up. You should flush the fluid also.

You can push the Pistons in with the edge of the old pad or use a c-clamp.