Change Car Front Brake Pads BMW 3-Series

Change Car Front Brake Pads

Easy 1h00 ~100€
Temps estimé 1h00
Coût estimé ~100€
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 the front brake pads 1h00
Renew the rear brake pads 1h00

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

When you press the brake pedal, the brake caliper pistons press the brake pads against the rotating discs. Through friction, kinetic energy is converted into heat, slowing the vehicle. During heavy braking, brake pads and discs can reach temperatures up to 800°C.

How do I know if I need to change the BMW 3-Series front brake pads?

On vehicles equipped with brake wear sensors, a warning light will appear on the dashboard. On vehicles without wear sensors, visually check the pad thickness (minimum 2–3 mm of lining material). Other symptoms: squealing noise when braking, increased braking distance, vibration through the brake pedal.

When should you change your BMW 3-Series front brake pads?

No fixed replacement interval — wear depends on driving style, journey type, and vehicle weight. On average, front brake pads last 30,000–50,000 km. Always replace pads in pairs (both sides of the same axle).

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

Difficulty level 2/5: technically easy but requires specific tools (jack, axle stands, brake caliper piston rewind tool, torque wrench). Important: pump the brake pedal several times before driving to restore pad contact. Bed in new pads gently over the first 200 km.

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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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