Z Series E86 Z4 3.0Si (N52) COUPE
Unfasten guide screws (1) and lift out brake caliper towards rear
of vehicle. Do not allow brake caliper to hang from brake hose,
risk of damage to brake hose.
Installation:
Only clean guide screws; do not grease.
Check threads.
Replace all guide screws which are not in perfect condition.
Installation:
Tightening torque 34 11 3AZ
.
Important!
When turning back the piston, watch the brake-fluid level in
the expansion tank, as overflowing brake fluid will destroy the
paintwork.
Turn piston fully back with special tool 34 1 050 .
Important!
Mark any worn brake pads.
In the event of one-sided brake pad wear, do not change
brake pads round.
Remove outer brake pad.
Inner brake pad is located with its spring in the piston.
Observe minimum thickness of brake linings,
Installation:
Clean brake pads.
Do not grease backs of brake pads sleeve.
Check minimum brake disc thickness:
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Position special tool 34 1 280 at three measuring points in
area (1) and measure.
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Compare measurement result and lowest value with setpoint
value.
New brake linings may only be installed if the brake disc thickness
is greater than or equal to the minimum brake disc thickness (MIN
TH).
Note:
RA Removing and installing/replacing brake linings of both front disc brakes
BMW AG - TIS
08.02.2013 11:50
Issue status (12/2007) Valid only until next DVD is issued
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