1997 BMW 318 brakes

1997 BMW 318
142,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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MASTERVUDU
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1997 bmwti. Do I need any special tools to replace the front/rear rotors and pads?
Mar 20, 2008 at 8:26 AM
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MERLIN2021
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Souldn't...sometimes you will see at the caliper mounting area, a thin metal bar, it is peened over to lock the bolts in place, use a hammer and chisel to unbend and flatten it, then use your 17mm socket to remove!
Mar 20, 2008 at 8:44 AM
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