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Remove outer brake lining.

Inner brake lining is located with its spring in the piston.

Important!

Mark any worn brake linings.

In the event of one-sided brake lining wear, do not change
brake linings round.

New brake linings may only be installed if the brake disk
thickness is greater than or equal to the minimum brake disk
thickness (MIN TH).

Refer to Technical Data.

Observe safe limit for brake lining wear,

refer to Technical Data.

Clean brake linings.

Do not apply grease to brake pad backplate.

Installation:

Turn piston fully back with special tool 34 1 050.

Important!

When pressing down piston, note brake fluid level in
expansion tank.

Check dust sleeve (1) for damage and replace if necessary.

Clean contact face (2) of brake piston and apply a thin coating of
anti-squeak compound.

Anti-squeak compound, refer to BMW Service Operating Fluids.

Important!

Dust sleeve must not come into contact with anti-squeak
compound as this may cause the dust sleeve to swell.

RA  Removing and installing/replacing brake linings on both front disk brakes

BMW AG - TIS

11.02.2013  06:06

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

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