Change Car Front Brake Discs and Pads BMW 3-Series

Change Car Front Brake Discs and Pads

Easy 1h30 ~150€
Temps estimé 1h30
Coût estimé ~150€
Difficulté Easy
Motorisations
3-Series 1982-1995 6
  • 316 Gas (M10B18)
  • 318i Gas (M10B18)
  • 318is Gas (M42B18)
  • 325e Gas (M20B27)
  • 325i, -ix Gas (M20B25)
  • M3 Gas (S14B23)
3-Series 1990-2000 5
  • 318is Gas (M42B18)
  • 318is, -LPG LPG,Gas (M44B19)
  • 323i Gas (M52B25)
  • 325i Gas (M50B25)
  • 328i, -LPG LPG,Gas (M52B28)
3-Series 1998-2007 4
  • 323i, -Ci, -LPG LPG,Gas (M52B25TU)
  • 325i, -xi, -ti, -Ci, -LPG LPG,Gas (M54B25)
  • 328i, -Ci, -LPG LPG,Gas (M52B28TU)
  • 330i, -xi, -Ci, -LPG LPG,Gas (M54B30)
3-Series 2005-2013 9
  • 325i, -Xi Gas (N53B30A)
  • 325i, -Xi, -LPG LPG,Gas (N52B25A)
  • 328i, -Xi Gas (N51B30A)
  • 328i, -Xi Gas (N52B30A)
  • 330i, -Xi Gas (N52B30A)
  • 335d Diesel (M57D30T2)
  • 335i, -Xi Gas (N54B30A)
  • 335i, -Xi Gas (N55B30A)
  • 335is Gas (N54B30A)
3-Series 2011-2020 5
  • 320i, -xDrive, -LPG LPG,Gas (N20B20B)
  • 320i, Flex Ethanol (E100),Gas (N20B20A)
  • 328i Gas (N26B20A)
  • 328i, -xDrive Gas (N20B20A)
  • 335i, -xDrive Gas (N55B30A)
Renew both front brake discs 1h30
Renew both rear brake discs 1h30–2h00

What is the role of brake discs and pads on a BMW 3-Series?

When you press the brake pedal, hydraulic pressure pushes the brake caliper pistons, which press the brake pads against the rotating discs. Through friction, kinetic energy is converted into heat, slowing the vehicle.

When should you change the BMW 3-Series front brake discs?

Brake discs should be measured with a micrometer; if below minimum thickness stamped on the disc, replacement is mandatory. Discs typically last 60,000–80,000 km. Always replace discs in pairs.

Why change discs and pads together on the BMW 3-Series?

It is strongly recommended to change discs and pads together to ensure optimal braking performance. New pads on worn discs will not bed in properly, leading to reduced braking efficiency, noise, and uneven wear.

Is it difficult to change BMW 3-Series front brake discs and pads?

Difficulty level 2/5: technically easy. Key steps: raise the vehicle, remove the wheel, unbolt the caliper and bracket, slide off the old disc, clean the hub face, fit the new disc, refit the bracket and caliper with new pads. Pump the brake pedal before driving.

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6 générations couvertes

Génération Période Motorisations Carburant
3-Series 1975-1983 1975-1983 320 Gas (M10B20), 320i Gas (M10B18F) Gas
3-Series 1982-1995 1982-1995 316 Gas (M10B18), 318i Gas (M10B18), 318is Gas (M42B18), 325e Gas (M20B27), 325i, -ix Gas (M20B25), M3 Gas (S14B23) Gas
3-Series 1990-2000 1990-2000 318is Gas (M42B18), 318is, -LPG LPG,Gas (M44B19), 323i Gas (M52B25), 325i Gas (M50B25), 328i, -LPG LPG,Gas (M52B28) Gas, LPG
3-Series 1998-2007 1998-2007 323i, -Ci, -LPG LPG,Gas (M52B25TU), 325i Gas (M56B25), 325i, -xi, -ti, -Ci, -LPG LPG,Gas (M54B25), 328i, -Ci, -LPG LPG,Gas (M52B28TU), 330i, -xi, -Ci, -LPG LPG,Gas (M54B30) Gas, LPG
3-Series 2005-2013 2005-2013 325i, -Xi Gas (N53B30A), 325i, -Xi, -LPG LPG,Gas (N52B25A), 328i, -Xi Gas (N51B30A), 328i, -Xi Gas (N52B30A), 330i, -Xi Gas (N52B30A), 335d Diesel (M57D30T2), 335d Diesel (M57D30T2), 335i, -Xi Gas (N54B30A), 335i, -Xi Gas (N55B30A), 335is Gas (N54B30A) Diesel, Gas, LPG
3-Series 2011-2020 2011-2020 320i, -xDrive, -LPG LPG,Gas (N20B20B), 320i, Flex Ethanol (E100),Gas (N20B20A), 328d Diesel (N47D20C), 328i Gas (N26B20A), 328i, -xDrive Gas (N20B20A), 335i, -xDrive Gas (N55B30A) Diesel, Ethanol (E100), Gas, LPG

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