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How difficult is it to change a set of brake pads on an 03 BMW

pARTner81 · 2010-12-17 08:26:41

I just need to know how difficult it is, and are there any special tools needed. I haven't done it before, but I usually get on ok with working on the vehicles. Thanks.

17-12-2010 8:26am

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pARTner81

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I just need to know how difficult it is, and are there any special tools needed. I haven't done it before, but I usually get on ok with working on the vehicles. Thanks.

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#2 17-12-2010 1:34pm

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No fancy tools required, just watch out for the wear indicator, the plug for it is on the shock in a plastic housing, just open that up and pop her out. Its straight forward to do brakes on this.

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#3 17-12-2010 6:13pm

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Fom memory you'll need a 7mm Allen to open up the callipers bolts.

Don't waste your time with an Allen key, get an Allen socket and use a 1/2 or 3/8" drive on it...

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#4 17-12-2010 8:10pm

pARTner81

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nice one guys. I'm gonna give it a lash tomorrow if the snow keeps off. I seen on a youtube vid about disconnecting the wear indicator that you mentioned.

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