Brakes

Replacing your brake pads is easy on your e46. You will need a jack and stands, 17mm socket, a 7mm allen, a flat head screw driver, and a c clamp. The supplies you will need are brake pads and a brake sensor. I would recommend textar pads as they do not dust and any sensor you can get. First jack up your car and put the stands underneath. Take the wheels off with your 17mm socket. Use your screwdriver to pry off the anti rattle clip on the caliper. Then take off the covers of the caliper bolts. Next unscrew the carrier bolts and pull off the caliper. Remove the pads from the caliper and use the c clamp to push the piston back in. Now put your new pads in and slide the caliper back on the rotor. Attach the carrier bolts back to the caliper. On the driver side of the car there will be a brake sensor connected on the top of the inside pad. Follow the wire up to the connector and disconnect it and connect the new one. Push the new sensor into the brake pad. When you are finished with both sides put the wheels back on and lower the car. Be sure to pump up the brakes before you drive and if the brake sensor light is still on turn the key on but engine off and leave it on for a minute and the light should extinguish.