How Do You Change Brake Pads And Wear Sensor On 2006 Bmw 525Xi?
• Obtain necessary parts (pads, rotors–whichever is being replaced) from auto parts store. Don’t forget to place new sensor. Takes just one sensor for front, one for the rear. • Jack up front or rear, CHOCK wheels, and place jack stands for safety. • Remove wheel. • Look at the caliper (part that sits on edge of rotor, presses the discs against rotor). There is an anti-rattle clip on the front which will pop out with pressure applied by a screwdriver between the wheel hub and inside edge of the clip. • On the BACK side of the caliper there are two Torx bolts under black plastic caps about 1/2 inch round. Pop the caps out and you will be able to back out the bolts with a T-45 bit. • The caliper can now slide off of the rotor. Hang the caliper with a wire from the springs, so it’s not hanging by the brake line to prevent a brake fluid leak. Let’s just say you don’t want that. • Take the old pads out and replace with the new ones. The brake pad wear sensor attaches to the inner pad on th
