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F30 Front brake pads Install Guide
Your F30
Pick your year to see what fits.
This page covers the US F30 and F32.
Stronger stops
Medium$185–$1851 hr
Why do it
Performance pads bite harder and fade less.
Tools you'll need
- Jack and 4 jack stands
- Socket set
- C-clamp or piston tool
- Brake grease
- Brake cleaner
- Torque wrench
Starting out? See our budget tool list.
Parts to buy
- Hawk HPS 5.0 (2013-14 328i) Front pads.Fits 2013–2014 · N20 (328i, 428i)
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Before you start
- Pump the pedal until it's firm before you drive. Never let the caliper hang by its hose.
Steps
Remove the clip and pins
- Take off the clip and guide pins.
Compress the piston
- Press it back.
Fit the new pads
- Fit the pads and caliper.
How to know it worked
- Brake pedal is firm before the car moves.
- Bed the new pads in with several firm stops.
- No grinding or squealing.
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Safety first
- Park on flat ground, set the parking brake and chock the wheels.
- Never get under a car held up only by a jack. Use jack stands.
- Let the engine and exhaust cool first.
- Disconnect the battery before unplugging electrical parts.
- Wear safety glasses.
- If something doesn't match your car, stop and ask a shop.
Follow your part's instructions and your service manual's torque specs.
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