5 Series E60 M5 (S85) SAL
Refer to Technical Data.
Always strip preservative off new parts before installation. With the rear brake discs, also strip preservative off
brake drum on parking brake.
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Brake drums:
Brake drums must not be scored or cracked. Furthermore, the maximum drum inside diameter, radial runout and
surface roughness of the friction surfaces must not exceed or drop below the permitted values.
Refer to Technical Data.
Always strip preservative off new parts before installation.
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Brake calipers:
Only approved pastes on the basis of glycine must be used for repairs on brake calipers.
All moving parts on the brake caliper must move freely: note grease specifications.
Use only BMW-approved lubricants to grease caliper guides (refer to BMW Service Operating Fluids).
Brake lines, brake hoses: brake lining wear indicator
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Brake lines and brake hoses must be correctly routed and must not abut with body or components in a way which
would cause chafing.
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To prevent damage, release and tighten brake line couplings with a special brake line wrench only.
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The system must be bled each time any brake lines have been detached.
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All connection points must be checked for leaks.
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Only tighten down brake hoses on the front axle when wheels are in straight-ahead position.
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Close open connections on brake lines and individual components to prevent dirt from entering the brake system.
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Observe tightening torques when tightening down brake line screw connections.
Tightening torque, 34 32 1AZ
.
Wheel-slip control system:
The slip control system is basically maintenance-free.
However, be sure to adhere to the following:
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When carrying out welding work with electric welding equipment, be sure to disconnect the plug from the
electronic control unit (ignition turned off).
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During painting work, the control unit may be subjected for brief periods to loads of max. 95
°
C and for long
periods (approx. 2 hours) to loads of max. 85
°
C.
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Tighten down the battery terminals completely.
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The brake lines on the hydraulic unit must not be mixed up; if necessary, mark them before they are removed and
after completing repairs perform the mix-up check with the DIS Tester.
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BMW AG - TIS
22.02.2013 21:26
Issue status (12/2007) Valid only until next DVD is issued
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