1998 BMW M3 changing rear brake pads

121,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
Avatar
GELISH
  • MEMBER
  • 1 POST
I need some step by step advice on how to change the brake pads.
Jun 30, 2008 at 11:34 AM
Advertisement
Avatar
DOCHAGERTY
  • ✓Experienced Mechanic
  • 9,606 POSTS
Remove wheels, pry the anti rattle clips from the calipers and then locate black plastic plugs at rear of caliper area and pop them off, exposing caliper locating pins. With a 7mm Allen wrench, remove caliper pins, push brake piston back into caliper with channel lock pliers, clean contact points and apply anti-seize compound, install new pads and reassemble in reverse order. Now having said all that, I strongly recommend you consider seeking professional assisstance in accomplishing the task as the job may seem simple, but there is tremendous liability involved in performing brake repairs. You may also consider purchasing a repair manual for your vehicle, I recommend Bentley publications.
Jun 30, 2008 at 11:56 AM
Add a reply
Join 2CarPros for free, one of the most advanced car repair communities on the internet. From first-time drivers to seasoned mechanics, everyone is welcome to reply, share details, and get better answers. You can add a temporary image or video first; uploads are limited to 20 MB.

Frequently Asked Problems for This Vehicle