Nothing magic about the Brembos. The brakes on my 1987 RX-7 turbo were exactly the same in terms of pad changes. Just pull the pins and slide out the pads. It's the wonderfulness of monoblock calipers that gives us this convenience, not to mention the great brake feel.
Did you remember to use a micrometer to measure the rotor thickness? I know you did...
Another tip for everyone else out there - wrap the caliper in a towel and crack the bleed screws when you put the new pads in. This makes it easier for the pistons to retract when inserting the new pad and prevents any moisture or debris from back-flushing into the ABS unit (unlikely, but possible).