Rear Brake Pad Replacement Notes 06 325i

Chriztofor · 05-29-2011, 10:20 AM

Changed my rear brakes yesterday, went pretty smooth.

Some notes:

To remove the caliper you need a 7mm hex bit socket.

The sensor is located on the passenger side. You must remove the wheel well lining to get to the sensor. This part was the only pain. You need to remove around ten screws/nuts.

Reset the service indicator and now it reads 49000 miles.

DO NOT wait until the cbs reads 0 miles when you decide to change the brakes. I changed it when the cbs showed 900 miles and they were almost metal to metal. Which does make sense, I thought there would be a liitle more play/tolerance in the CBS, but it looks like it is spot on.

2006330xi · 05-29-2011, 10:31 AM

Thanks... I have to change mine shortly. My pc is reading about 3000 miles left and the car has 58K miles.

Chriztofor · 05-29-2011, 11:29 AM

By the way, this video helped me

The DIY on this forum for the 335 doesn't work for us, naturally, but it threw me off.

05-29-2011, 10:20 AM	#1
Chriztofor Colonel 103 Rep 2,783 Posts Drives: '06 325i and '13 X5 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Burbs iTrader: (1)	Rear Brake Pad Replacement Notes 06 325i Changed my rear brakes yesterday, went pretty smooth. Some notes: To remove the caliper you need a 7mm hex bit socket. The sensor is located on the passenger side. You must remove the wheel well lining to get to the sensor. This part was the only pain. You need to remove around ten screws/nuts. Reset the service indicator and now it reads 49000 miles. DO NOT wait until the cbs reads 0 miles when you decide to change the brakes. I changed it when the cbs showed 900 miles and they were almost metal to metal. Which does make sense, I thought there would be a liitle more play/tolerance in the CBS, but it looks like it is spot on. __________________ If no codes are being thrown use Chevron Techron fuel injector cleaner (concentrate). It solves rpm fluctuating upon cold start-up. Also, for most BMW problems start off by scanning your car with the Peake Research Tool. It contains the actual BMW codes. If you want to register a newly installed battery for free (just buy a $10 cable) and google/download BMWLogger
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2006330xi Private First Class 4 Rep 101 Posts Drives: 2006 330Xi Black w/manual Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Mpls, MN iTrader: (0)	Thanks... I have to change mine shortly. My pc is reading about 3000 miles left and the car has 58K miles.
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Chriztofor Colonel 103 Rep 2,783 Posts Drives: '06 325i and '13 X5 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Burbs iTrader: (1)	By the way, this video helped me The DIY on this forum for the 335 doesn't work for us, naturally, but it threw me off. __________________ If no codes are being thrown use Chevron Techron fuel injector cleaner (concentrate). It solves rpm fluctuating upon cold start-up. Also, for most BMW problems start off by scanning your car with the Peake Research Tool. It contains the actual BMW codes. If you want to register a newly installed battery for free (just buy a $10 cable) and google/download BMWLogger
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