Removal (Rear)
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). Remove plastic caps on caliper mounting bolts. Remove caliper mounting bolts and brake caliper retainer clip. Remove pad wear indicators from right brake pad of left wheel. Pull brake caliper forward and off. Remove outer and inner brake pad. If pad thickness is less than .08" (2.0 mm), replace pads.