1 series rear pad change

[snorkel sucker]

Does anybody know whether the 1 series (specifically a 130i) requires a special tool to reset the caliper piston on the rear brakes, or whether a c clamp can be used?

I don't want to get to this point only to realise that a c clamp won't be sufficient. I was thinking of using a c clamp with a flat piece of wood to sit over the caliper piston to save damage/spread the load, and winding it back in to reset it to allow the new pads to fit.

Knowing BMW, its not likely to be that easy though!

ta

[E30M3SE]

It will just push back, 'g' clamp will do.

[snorkel sucker]

E30M3SE said:

It will just push back, 'g' clamp will do.

c clamp, g clamp - you know what i mean!

thanks for the steer though - "should" now be a straightforward job...

[mike325112]

E30M3SE said:

It will just push back, 'g' clamp will do.