Checking brake pads and discs for wear/renewing
Renewing brake pads – front brake
(Inspection III) (ABS: Inspection II, III)
Checking brake pads for wear
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RS340020
• LT000090
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Unfasten/remove brake caliper.
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Caution: [RS/R/RT] Do not scratch the wheel rim; mask it off with tape if necessary
[RS] Measure brake pad thickness (arrows).
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Remove keeper from retaining pin (1). Drive out retaining pin (1). Remove brake pads by pulling downwards.
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34 1 500
GS000390
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[GS/R/RT] Check wear marks.
e Caution:
Brake pad thickness must not fall below the minimum value. Change pads only as a complete set.
Minimum lining thickness: ........ 1.5 mm (0.059 in)
00.32
LT000100
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Before installing the brake caliper, push the pistons back fully with resetting tool, BMW No. 34 1 500. Install in the reverse order of work.
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Tightening torque: Brake caliper to rear wheel drive .................. 40 Nm