New rear break pads won't fit!!

[F4Phantom]

I had the same problem. My solution was to put one new pad in with one old pad. There is only around 2 or 3mm needed to get it to fit so thats only 1.5mm per pad. My oldies had a few mm left so this solution is ok except if you are already metal on metal, then get out the grinder.

[Zeuk in Oz]

I had the same problem. My solution was to put one new pad in with one old pad. There is only around 2 or 3mm needed to get it to fit so thats only 1.5mm per pad. My oldies had a few mm left so this solution is ok except if you are already metal on metal, then get out the grinder.

No need.
Just take the caliper apart as per my previous post in this thread - simple as anything once you remove the hex head bolts.

[luke01]

Excellent, thanks guys.

[Bill R.]

getting to be a tired argument. Bmw feels that its important enough to mention it no less than 4 times in the factory service manual and numerous times in service bulletins on various models
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[632 Regal]

so we should lube them with honey... ok, off to the store i go...