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BMW 5 Series(E60) 530d brake change

  • 28-03-2018 3:56pm
    #1
    Lord Nikon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,613 ✭✭✭


    I'm gonna have a go at changing out my front discs, anything I should be watch out for? Should I replace the pads at the same time? Are there wear sensors on the pads that will need to be replaced also?

    Thanks
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  • #2
    biko
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 81,220 ✭✭✭✭biko


    Yes do pads as well.

    You can find videos on youtube that goes through the process, like here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kGtCiHoqbZg

    I assume you have a jack, and stands, and the tools you need?


  • #3
    MetzgerMeister
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,885 ✭✭✭✭MetzgerMeister


    Be prepared to not be able to remove the locating screws. More often than not they will be rusted in place. Get new ones and be prepared to have to drill out the old ones.

    Always replace pads and sensors when replacing discs.


  • #4
    landmarkjohn
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 705 ✭✭✭landmarkjohn


    When retaining screw is removed if disc is not free get a HEAVY hammer and give it a good clout on the disc close to the centre as if you where trying to hammer it on.... this should break the corrosion grab.


  • #5
    kilianmanning
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 641 ✭✭✭kilianmanning


    Impact screwdriver is your friend for the screws.


  • #6
    Atlantic Dawn
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 84,762 ✭✭✭✭Atlantic Dawn
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    I wouldn't start the job unless you have an impact screwdriver and replacement screws, if you run in to problems you might only get one off or might round the screw head on one side and then your car is immobilised. Here's how the impact screwdriver works, really good investment...

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Og0wilzMtXY


    Cheap too...
    https://www.amazon.co.uk/Draper-81519-6-Piece-Impact-Screwdriver/dp/B0001KA1ZI/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1522356148&sr=8-2&keywords=draper+impact+driver


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  • #7
    dooroy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 576 ✭✭✭dooroy


    Then impact driver doesn't always guarantee success - sometimes it just takes the centre out of the screw if it's well seized. Then you may have to resort to a small chisel to get it out.
    If you are using an impact driver it can help to put just the bit into the screw and give it a few good taps with a hammer before trying to undo it .


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