2000 BMW Brake Change

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EPYON2K1
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I have a friend that wants to change the brakes on his 00 bemmer....

Are there any special tools that we need to do the job or is it okay to use the regular metric/ Standard wrenches and sockets...
May 28, 2006 at 5:43 PM
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LSUSSEL
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As long as YOU know what YOUR doing you will be fine. the tools you mentioned are fine as well.
Jun 6, 2006 at 2:23 PM
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MRMUFLR
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the tools you mentioned will be fine but you need to have the rotors checked for runout and thickness undersized rotors will cause front to vibrate and overheat which will ruin your new front pads
Sep 16, 2009 at 12:12 PM
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Regular metric and standard wrenches and sockets are adequate if you know the job. Before installing new pads, have the rotors checked for runout and thickness; undersized rotors can cause front vibration and overheating that ruins new front pads.

Conversation Summary

The owner asked whether a 2000 BMW brake job needs special tools or if regular metric and standard wrenches and sockets are enough. Replies said those tools are fine if the person knows the job, and that rotors should be checked for runout and thickness because undersized rotors can vibrate, overheat, and ruin new front pads.

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