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Check guide sleeves (5), installing guide sleeves from repair kit if
necessary.

Repair kit for guide sleeve, refer to BMW Parts Service.

Remove sealing ring carefully with a plastic needle.

Clean cylinder bores and parts with alcohol and dry with
compressed air.

Inspect cylinder bore, piston and flange surfaces thoroughly for
damage. Machining of cylinders and pistons is not permitted.

Installation:

Apply light coat of ATE brake-cylinder paste (refer to
specifications on BMW Operating Fluids) to cylinder bore,
piston, dust cover and sealing cover.

Install sealing cover in rear annular groove of cylinder bore.

First fit dust cover to piston, insert sealing bulge in front
groove of cylinder bore and press in piston using a hardwood
board.

Caution!

Do not tilt piston.

RA  Overhauling left or right rear brake caliper (brake caliper removed)

BMW AG - TIS

09.02.2013  20:06

Issue status (12/2007) Valid only until next DVD is issued

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