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Originally Posted by bigendbob
Any one replaced the rear brake pads. Could see a few problems as it looks like it needs to plugged into a computer to retract the pistons.
Any easy way to do the job?
Seen elsewhere might do it manually if piston screwed in clockwise, which makes some sense, perhaps release bleed nipple if excess fluid.
Anyone know what fluid is used.
Spotted this;
"Emergency Release"
"No parking brake emergency release function is provided for the customer. The parking brake can be released using the BMW diagnosis system or the EMF actuators are removed and the spindle is turned back manually"
Realise a lot of people on here are probably still using some service agreement they bought with the car, but now 3 years on they are in the second hand market so need to know some diy stuff.
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Hi I like to do some of my own maintenance, eg brakes! I have even bought so parts in readiness for when the warranty ends> Even purchased rear brake pads - big oops as I realised I cannot do them as you need a code to release the cylinder, if you wind back the piston you damage it and if you don't code the car then it will not recognise the new pads!! I have looked all over for a DIY to no avail!!!!