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Chap,
No, if you are talking about brake pads only - I just slide the seats forward on the tracks (if you have tracks), remove the inspection panel, and there they are. Another way I've done it on another car, is from underneath, not as easy, by reaching up in there and feeling around. The first time takes a bit longer, but after you've done it, gets easier. Worst case, if you can't get to them you could remove the large bolts and drop the subframe down I guess. Good luck.