replace break pads 2006 e90 325i

krazyctong · 11-18-2010, 12:11 PM

im in the middle of replacing my break pads. followed the diy on this post. took out the bolts even the used the allan key for the other screw. problem is the damn caliper wont come off. i feel like a retard asking the question but oh well i need help. thank you in advance...

krazyctong · 11-18-2010, 01:17 PM

nvr mind figured it out.. had to use a flat head screw driver and pry it betwen the caliper and rotor.

fdriller9 · 11-18-2010, 03:01 PM

Are you replacing your rotors too?

I hope you didn't damage the rotor with the screw driver!

krazyctong · 11-19-2010, 10:14 PM

didnt change the rotors yet. definitely changin it in the summer. i only had to apply moderate amount of pressure on the rotor and caliper for it to come off.

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krazyctong DVL DOC 4 Rep 29 Posts Drives: 06 E90-325i Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: North Chicago iTrader: (0)	replace break pads 2006 e90 325i im in the middle of replacing my break pads. followed the diy on this post. took out the bolts even the used the allan key for the other screw. problem is the damn caliper wont come off. i feel like a retard asking the question but oh well i need help. thank you in advance... Last edited by krazyctong; 11-18-2010 at 01:14 PM.. Reason: delete
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11-18-2010, 01:17 PM	#2
krazyctong DVL DOC 4 Rep 29 Posts Drives: 06 E90-325i Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: North Chicago iTrader: (0)	nvr mind figured it out.. had to use a flat head screw driver and pry it betwen the caliper and rotor.
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11-18-2010, 03:01 PM	#3
fdriller9 Banned 253 Rep 7,089 Posts Drives: '06 AW 330xi Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North Jersey/Philly/NYC iTrader: (4) Garage List 2006 330xi [6.44]	Are you replacing your rotors too? I hope you didn't damage the rotor with the screw driver!
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11-19-2010, 10:14 PM	#4
krazyctong DVL DOC 4 Rep 29 Posts Drives: 06 E90-325i Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: North Chicago iTrader: (0)	didnt change the rotors yet. definitely changin it in the summer. i only had to apply moderate amount of pressure on the rotor and caliper for it to come off.
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