BMW 7 Series: Brakes
- Operating Fluids
- Repair
- Brake Testing And Bleeding
- Checking Brake Discs
- Replacing Fluid In Brake System
- Front Brakes
- Removing And Installing/Renewing Brake Pads On Both Front Disc Brakes
- Removing And Installing/Replacing Both Front Brake Discs
- Removing And Installing/Replacing Left Or Right Front Brake Caliper
- Rear Brakes
- Removing And Installing Or Replacing Both Rear Brake Discs
- Removing And Installing/Replacing Left Or Right Rear Brake Caliper
- Master Brake Cylinder
- Brake Lines
- Brake Booster
- Replacing Vacuum Hose For Brake Booster
- Electrical Components Wear Indicator
- Parking Brake
- Removing And Installing Actuator Unit With Control Unit For Parking Brake (EMF)
- Removing And Installing/Renewing All Parking Brake Shoes
- Mechanical/Hydraulic Components
- Electronic Components
- Replacing A Rear Pulse Sensor
- Special Tools
- Technical Data
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Operating Fluids
1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION
Brake fluid, (glycol-based) as used in BMW brake systems, must conform with
the following requirements:
High boiling point
Good low temperature resistance
Low compressibil
Brake Testing And Bleeding
BLEEDING BRAKE SYSTEM WITH DSC
Necessary preliminary work
Remove left sensor opening
Read and comply with GENERAL INFORMATION.
IMPORTANT: When replacing or repairing, observe the filling and bleed
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Welding In Reinforcement Plate (Steel Plate)
In the case of a partial replacement piece, a body component is cut at a
point described in the repair instructions.
A reinforcement plate is welded in to ensure sufficient strength.
Follow notes for welding steel parts.
NOTE: The following illustrations serve as general illustrations of
reinfor
Opening Adhesive Bonds
1. Opening spot-weld bonds
OPEN WELD SPOTS.
WARNING: Extract vapors and gases.
Use personal protective clothing/equipment.
Heat connecting flange with a hot-air blower. Heat components to max. 250ºC
object temperature.
Release connection flange with chisel.
Remove adhesive residue from connecti
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