Removal (Front)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 BMW Z8 and 2002 BMW Z8. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Raise and support vehicle. Remove wheel(s). Disconnect pad wear indicator. See Figure. Remove plastic plugs from rear of caliper. Remove caliper mounting bolt and raise caliper off mounting assembly. Remove pads from caliper. If pad thickness is less than .08" (2.0 mm), replace pads.