BMW Repair: rear rotor removal, wheel bearing grease, anchor bolts


Question
I would like to know how to remove the rear rotors on a 2002 bmw 325i.  What tools will I need?  Good tips would help also.

Answer
Ryan, only use factory parts on the brakes. You'll need the following:
3/8 drive ratchet
7mm allen socket
16mm socket
6mm  allen socket      
5mm  allen socket
Small pry bar
Hammer
Wire brush (tooth brush size)
Large tongue and groove pliers (channel locks)
Wheel bearing grease
Can of Brake cleaner

Remove the rear wheels (17mm)
Keep parking brake off and leave transmission in neutral.
Unclip brake outer spring. Pry between the brake pad and the rotor steadily retracting brake piston. Pull black plastic caps off of caliper anchor pin bores. Use 7mm to release both anchor bolts and wiggle caliper off. Keep inner pad on piston as you completely compress the piston with the tongue and groove pliers. Remove both 16mm bolts for the mounting bracket. Clean slides where the ears of the pads slide with the wire brush. Remove the anchor bolt for the brake rotor with the 5mm or 6mm socket (can't remember which). Use hammer to pop the rotor off. Remove rotor. Clean parking brake shoes with brake clean and any other components you wish. Clean the hub with wire brush. Grease the end of the hub where the wheel centers on the hub. Use a brake quiet on the back of the pads or use nothing at all. Replace brake pad wear sensor if broken. Reinstall. Didn't know if you wanted all of this or not.
-Evan