How do you replace BMW brake pads on BMW 7 series?

Answer 1

it is usually complicated to change parts on a BMW Mercedes Lexus and other luxury brands. the suggested solution is to take the car to an authorized BMW dealership to get your brakes replaced

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It's not any more complicated than any other brake pad replacement on other cars.

The general steps are:

Remove your tire,

Remove the anti-rattle clip,

Unbolt and remove the brake caliper (do not let them dangle on the brake fluid hose!),

Remove the pads,

Push the brake piston back into the caliper (use a special tool or a big C-clamp and the flat side of the old pad to do this),

Install the new pads with some anti-squeal compound at the required spots,

Replace the brake pad wear sensors (only on the front left and rear right pads--you will most likely break off the old ones),

Put back the caliper and the anti-rattle clip,

Test to make sure that the pads engage and release the rotors properly,

Put the tire back.

Test the brakes on your driveway before heading out! And don't forget to break in the new pads...

Check e38.org and various bimmer forums for excellent DIY details.

If any of the above sounds complicated and you've read up on the DIY info as suggested and still think so, then you shouldn't attempt this--get it done at a good independent BMW mechanic (but average shops should be able to handle this).