Can someone do a brake change DIY?

CanAutM3 · 06-05-2015, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Tomtomdrive

Just be sure to get an alignment after you are done. Prevents headache down the line.

Say what

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edwinm3 · 06-05-2015, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Tomtomdrive

Just be sure to get an alignment after you are done. Prevents headache down the line.

alignment?

Needsdecaf · 06-07-2015, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Tomtomdrive

Just be sure to get an alignment after you are done. Prevents headache down the line.

Completely unnecessary.

Tomtomdrive · 06-12-2015, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Needsdecaf

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Originally Posted by Tomtomdrive

Just be sure to get an alignment after you are done. Prevents headache down the line.

Completely unnecessary.

That's what a BMW master mechanic friend told me. Every time you change brakes and especially rotors, do an alignment.

JNoSol · 06-13-2015, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Tomtomdrive

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Originally Posted by Needsdecaf

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Originally Posted by Tomtomdrive

Just be sure to get an alignment after you are done. Prevents headache down the line.

Completely unnecessary.

That's what a BMW master mechanic friend told me. Every time you change brakes and especially rotors, do an alignment.

Seems like this Master BMW Mechanic of yours is a good businessman as well. Alignment is never required after a brake job. I've been working on cars for 15yrs, done a few brakes in my life.

Tomtomdrive · 06-22-2015, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by JNoSol

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Originally Posted by Tomtomdrive

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Originally Posted by Needsdecaf

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Originally Posted by Tomtomdrive

Just be sure to get an alignment after you are done. Prevents headache down the line.

Completely unnecessary.

That's what a BMW master mechanic friend told me. Every time you change brakes and especially rotors, do an alignment.

Seems like this Master BMW Mechanic of yours is a good businessman as well. Alignment is never required after a brake job. I've been working on cars for 15yrs, done a few brakes in my life.

Hmm I've been doing an alignment every time after changing the brakes. No more. Thanks!

Djpraise · 05-03-2022, 05:27 PM

I made a video of the whole process here:
https://www.instagram.com/reel/CdG0Q...d=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

pilotedecourse · 05-23-2022, 12:28 PM

Tommy L Garage did a good video going over the process:

Jbrown7403 · 05-23-2022, 09:07 PM

Another tip….clear those calipers and wheel wells real good while the wheels are off…very rewarding!

Colinv6 · 03-23-2023, 10:24 AM

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One quick note: I do not know the standard calipers, but the CCB calipers have to be removed to change the pads, and it is using two aluminum caliper-attachment bolts per caliper, these are one-time use bolts, so you have to replace them too. Do NOT reuse the bolts.

Is this correct? Having just bought a lightly used set of CCB should I order new bolts?

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Djpraise New Member 1 Rep 16 Posts Drives: YAS M3 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Seattle iTrader: (0)	I made a video of the whole process here: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CdG0Q...d=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
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pilotedecourse Enlisted Member 53 Rep 36 Posts Drives: 2018 Porsche 911 Turbo Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Denver, CO iTrader: (0)	Tommy L Garage did a good video going over the process:
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05-23-2022, 09:07 PM	#31
Jbrown7403 Captain 2647 Rep 641 Posts Drives: 2016 BMW M4 Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Austin Texas iTrader: (0)	Another tip….clear those calipers and wheel wells real good while the wheels are off…very rewarding!
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