Sir, I'm a mechanical engineer and have been working on cars for over 50 years. You should be an instructor! You add a lot to the video with constant tips and encouragement! Superb job!
Thank you. My father is a mechanic and I had to learn myself when I started driving and realized that I can save time and save myself lots of aggravation. I appreciate your comments and that's why I do this.
Hi there, It works fabulous on our 2019 X1, before I looked at your video I was confused, after, it went all smooth. It took me about 1 hour, very happy, cheers from Alberta Canada
Good tutorial on how to do it manually...but way easier way if u have scan tool with epb capabilities. Before u jack wheels up and get dirty Hook up scan tool follow prompts push a button ..and u will hear both epb motors retract(service mode)...then u will be able to push piston as u would do the front...a 30 second procedure, and no need to take epb motor off or connector.....when done with both sides...go back scan tool push the done button follow prompts and ur done=)
@@67mustang351w autel has good hand held scanners for about 240-300 with epb function and several other functions or u can go with the bigger scan tools that provide bi-direction capabilities and much more for 500 to over 1000.. hopes this helps =)
According to my Foxwell Diagnostic Scanner, my 2019 X1 xDrive does not support the parking brake and caliper piston reset function. Not sure if it applies to all though. That is just the message I got when I tried to reset it with the scanner. So manually resetting it will be. Did the rear brakes on an F25 X3 last year and they were identical. Great video, by the way. Better than trying to decode the TIS.
First time that everything went smooth. Told my wife 1h-1.30 h to get it done and she was laughing, at least 3 h when you say 1h ,she told me. I took me 1.30 h and and had to sit 1.30 h on my balcony with my wife after the job is done . :)
Did you notice fluid behind piston dust boot when changing pads. Just started on 19 BMW x1 and passenger side backed off but noticed fluid under piston boot when releasing trapped air from boot. I checked the left side before backing parking brake or piston and noticed fluid in boot. Brakes felt good pulling in and no signs of leaks from calipers but for sure oily fluid under piston boots.
You should put in the description that this will also work for a 2017 on Mini Cooper Clubman as they share the same chassis as the X1. Saved my but. I would have never knows about resetting the electronic parking break.
This also applies to an BMW X2! All other videos I found was the old style were you turn the actuator .this video is exactly like my x2 so you turn the caliper side thanks bud !
how much would this job usually cost at a BMW dealership? (a reasonably decent one, not one where they want to take out a second mortgage to get an oil change?) Thanks! 😊
Any idea how to unlock the electronic parking brake. I missed that the passenger side had it too and I didn’t turn back the actuator initially I tried to compress it with the c clamp and then……I think I turned it the wrong way. Any ideas on resolving it without buying a new caliper.
Recently did a 2018 X1 rear brake job too. There's now a squeak under light braking. Also, it feels like theres now slight brake drag, which is definitely affecting overall gas mileage. I'm thinking the guide pin boot needs to be replaced. Any thoughts on the possible problem?
These pads have an electronic wear sensor. Once the rotors start wearing down the sensor, you will get a message displayed in your head unit and you would probably have 1000 or less miles on the pads. Worn pads wear faster than new ones so keep that in mind.
@@darrellcox6938 Which housing are you referring too. It will only be backed in/retracted one way. You will know as it will take a while as you turn it back.
@@diymodsnstuff5514 awesome man thanks, I looked it up looks like the same exact car to me. My gf has this car and I check her brake while rotating her tires and the fronts were fine but the rears are getting close to needing to be replaced. Do the rears wear out faster than the fronts on these? I had a Subaru that was like that.
Best way is to use obd that has function for winding back Electronic Park Brake actuator and to reset after pads have been replaced.The rest is straight forward. Winding actuator by hand you risk damaging it. Will also throw up fault code.
Hey, appreciate this video. But, turning the actuator motor by hand actually damaged them. Replacement was $250 per. Dealer is basically the only replacement. No good deed.
@@justtube443 Because ATE states not to do so in the service manual. They want you to clean them up to mirror bright with a soft scotch brite pad (The white, NOT green or blue). The idea is ensure a firm brake pedal, by reducing pad knock-back. To be honest: I give the pins a very thin smear of "HydraTec" grease from TMD/Mintex, then wipe them with cloth. Keeps them clean for longer. Too much grease in there just plugs the rubber guides up. DO NOT USE copper grease on parts that contact rubber.
Sir, I'm a mechanical engineer and have been working on cars for over 50 years. You should be an instructor! You add a lot to the video with constant tips and encouragement! Superb job!
Thank you. My father is a mechanic and I had to learn myself when I started driving and realized that I can save time and save myself lots of aggravation. I appreciate your comments and that's why I do this.
Hi there, It works fabulous on our 2019 X1, before I looked at your video I was confused, after, it went all smooth. It took me about 1 hour, very happy, cheers from Alberta Canada
You do a great job at explaining the work step by step and at a great pace for us RUclips mechanics to pause and do the step. thanks, man!
Thanks so much for posting this. I used it to do the rear brakes on my wife's 2019 Mini Clubman, which is identical to the X1. Really helpful!
David Messina, Great Job! I’m bmw mechanic to bmw and you doing right your job without tester or some diagnosis pc!
Good tutorial on how to do it manually...but way easier way if u have scan tool with epb capabilities. Before u jack wheels up and get dirty
Hook up scan tool follow prompts push a button ..and u will hear both epb motors retract(service mode)...then u will be able to push piston as u would do the front...a 30 second procedure, and no need to take epb motor off or connector.....when done with both sides...go back scan tool push the done button follow prompts and ur done=)
Where did you get the scan tool what is the name thank you
@@67mustang351w autel has good hand held scanners for about 240-300 with epb function and several other functions or u can go with the bigger scan tools that provide bi-direction capabilities and much more for 500 to over 1000.. hopes this helps =)
@@masterjoe3000 which autel tool did you use for this? I have the MD808 Pro, and it's telling me that my 2017 bmw X1 isn't compatible.
According to my Foxwell Diagnostic Scanner, my 2019 X1 xDrive does not support the parking brake and caliper piston reset function. Not sure if it applies to all though. That is just the message I got when I tried to reset it with the scanner. So manually resetting it will be. Did the rear brakes on an F25 X3 last year and they were identical. Great video, by the way. Better than trying to decode the TIS.
That's the problem with most scanners, they won't support all vehicles unless you pay for an upgrade or buy the newest scanner.
Look under the DSC menu, it's moved from the EPB.
Not logical, but it's because the Autohold uses the motors...and Autohold is part of the DSC.
Thanks for trying so hard to helps us all out.
Thanks, working on my x2 , already broke the indicator line on front breaks. Very helpful.
The front brakes on the new gen X1/X2 wear out extremely quickly. I had to do the front pads, rotors, and sensor at under 40,000km (25,000miles)
It probably and I say "probably" has to do with lane assist or something.
Buddy you are a star, a massive thank you for the great video !
First time that everything went smooth. Told my wife 1h-1.30 h to get it done and she was laughing, at least 3 h when you say 1h ,she told me. I took me 1.30 h and and had to sit 1.30 h on my balcony with my wife after the job is done . :)
Did you notice fluid behind piston dust boot when changing pads. Just started on 19 BMW x1 and passenger side backed off but noticed fluid under piston boot when releasing trapped air from boot. I checked the left side before backing parking brake or piston and noticed fluid in boot. Brakes felt good pulling in and no signs of leaks from calipers but for sure oily fluid under piston boots.
I did not see any fluid at all. Something I definitely make sure to check anytime I change pads on any vehicle. Make sure the rubber seal isn't torn.
@@diymodsnstuff5514
I check every time. Just weird it is both sides. 22 year tech and never seen anything like it.
@@carsurvivalist Definitely is weird. I asked my dad, he's a mechanic 60 years and he tells me it could be bad seals.
On my Volvo I found I can just use a wire to energize the motor and back out the parking brake actuator. Can’t see why that would not work here.
2019 X2 Good video. Thanks.
You should put in the description that this will also work for a 2017 on Mini Cooper Clubman as they share the same chassis as the X1. Saved my but. I would have never knows about resetting the electronic parking break.
Great video!
2 questions
Didn't you have to change rotors?
What happens if you don't reset the EBP?
The rotors were fine.
I'm not sure. You have to reset it to be able to remove the caliper.
This also applies to an BMW X2! All other videos I found was the old style were you turn the actuator .this video is exactly like my x2 so you turn the caliper side thanks bud !
Does this work for the 2016 x1?
Thank you Sir, Excellent video
have you turned off your car with parking brake released and locked the car first?
how much would this job usually cost at a BMW dealership? (a reasonably decent one, not one where they want to take out a second mortgage to get an oil change?) Thanks! 😊
I'm not sure. I would guestimate a minimum of $200.00 labor plus parts.
Any idea how to unlock the electronic parking brake. I missed that the passenger side had it too and I didn’t turn back the actuator initially I tried to compress it with the c clamp and then……I think I turned it the wrong way. Any ideas on resolving it without buying a new caliper.
C clamp would not work. You need to back it out the way I explained in the video or with a Scan tool that can do it via the ODBII port.
Does the passenger side have the same electronic brake? Is it also clockwise?
Just did em, clockwise for both sides and I used a socket to turn the gear by hand instead of a wrench
Recently did a 2018 X1 rear brake job too. There's now a squeak under light braking. Also, it feels like theres now slight brake drag, which is definitely affecting overall gas mileage. I'm thinking the guide pin boot needs to be replaced. Any thoughts on the possible problem?
Did you retract it like I did in my video?
Great video, thanks ... would have been nice to see the wear sensor, but I get it
This was awesome thanks!
Can u show me how to connect break pads sensor wire
is this also works for 2018 X3 30i? thanks!
My x1 with 47k km,OEM rare brake pad stil has 2800km life left ,hope this is not wrong information what I am getting from MID
These pads have an electronic wear sensor. Once the rotors start wearing down the sensor, you will get a message displayed in your head unit and you would probably have 1000 or less miles on the pads. Worn pads wear faster than new ones so keep that in mind.
Great video man, thank you
Merci beaucoup
How do you reset the brake warning? Just did this to my x1 and it still shows up under service required..
Here's a video on how to do it. Sorry for the delay: ruclips.net/video/V5Nv0Cy7YRI/видео.html
Great video, Thank's
What’s the mileage on your car
It was around 9000 miles when the pads on this car needed to be changed.
Is it clockwise for both sides? Also what size wrench?
If it has an EPB on both sides yes. You know because it would only turn or back out only one way. I used a 12mm wrench if I recall correctly.
@@diymodsnstuff5514 if it only turn did I turned it the right way and now I can replace the housing?
@@darrellcox6938 Which housing are you referring too. It will only be backed in/retracted one way. You will know as it will take a while as you turn it back.
@@diymodsnstuff5514 the side without the sensor the passenger side. As I turn the motor clockwise the it never stop the brake piston began to turn
Any idea if this is the same on a 2017 x1 with the EPB?
If it's the same model it should be. They look to be the same model.
@@diymodsnstuff5514 awesome man thanks, I looked it up looks like the same exact car to me. My gf has this car and I check her brake while rotating her tires and the fronts were fine but the rears are getting close to needing to be replaced. Do the rears wear out faster than the fronts on these? I had a Subaru that was like that.
Great step by step
Is there an electronic brake , on both sides ? rear & is it similar for a 2016 X1?
There is one on each side. I believe older models are different but the same concept. There are videos on RUclips for older models.
How to do it with scan tool?
You need a very expensive scan tool to do it by scan tool.
BimmerLink App and OBD interface. About 25$ each.
Best way is to use obd that has function for winding back Electronic Park Brake actuator and to reset after pads have been replaced.The rest is straight forward. Winding actuator by hand you risk damaging it. Will also throw up fault code.
Thanks for the advice. That didn't happen, thankfully. Never had a problem.
Hey, appreciate this video. But, turning the actuator motor by hand actually damaged them. Replacement was $250 per. Dealer is basically the only replacement. No good deed.
Sorry to hear this. There was no issues on the one I worked on and is still running great!
DO NOT lubricate BMW guide pins 🙄
Why?
@@justtube443 Because ATE states not to do so in the service manual. They want you to clean them up to mirror bright with a soft scotch brite pad (The white, NOT green or blue). The idea is ensure a firm brake pedal, by reducing pad knock-back.
To be honest: I give the pins a very thin smear of "HydraTec" grease from TMD/Mintex, then wipe them with cloth. Keeps them clean for longer.
Too much grease in there just plugs the rubber guides up.
DO NOT USE copper grease on parts that contact rubber.