Notes
IMPORTANT:
So as not to damage the surface coating, if possible do not mechanically clean the guide surfaces for the brake pads on the brake caliper mounting bracket.
Instead, clean with brake cleaner BMW part no. 83 19 2 154 780 and apply a thin coating of brake pad paste BMW part no. 83 19 2 158 851.
Necessary preliminary work
NOTE: After completing repair work:
Lever out retaining spring (1) in direction of arrow towards rear.
Installation note: Place retaining spring (1) first at top and bottom of brake caliper and then allow to engage in recess (2) of brake caliper housing.
Fig. 30: Identifying Retaining Spring And Recess
Remove plastic plugs (1).
Fig. 31: Identifying Plastic Plugs
Unscrew guide bolts (1).
IMPORTANT: Tie brake caliper back and do not allow to hang from brake hose.
Withdraw brake caliper backwards.
Installation note: Only clean guide bolts; do not grease.
Check threads.
Fig. 32: Identifying Guide Bolts
Replace all guide bolts which are not in perfect condition.
Tightening torque, see FRONT BRAKE.
IMPORTANT: Mark any worn brake pads.
Remove brake pads in direction of arrow.
In the event of one-sided brake pad wear, do not change brake pads round.
Observe minimum thickness of brake pads. Clean brake pads.
Do not apply grease to brake lining backplate.
Fig. 33: Removing Brake Pads
IMPORTANT: Mark any worn brake pads.
Equipment specification, high-speed brake system.
Remove brake pads in direction of arrow.
In the event of one-sided brake pad wear, do not change brake pads round.
Observe minimum thickness of brake pads.
Clean brake pads.
Fig. 34: Removing Brake Pads
Do not apply grease to brake lining backplate.
IMPORTANT: When forcing piston back:
Press back brake pads and piston with special tool 34 1 050.
Check minimum brake disc thickness:
Fig. 35: Pressing Back Brake Pads And Piston Using Special Tool (34 1 050)
IMPORTANT: New brake pads may only be fitted if the brake disk thickness is greater than the minimum brake disc thickness (MIN TH).
Check dust boot (1) for damage and replace if necessary.
IMPORTANT: Dust boot must not come into contact with brake pad paste as this may cause the dust boot to swell.
Fig. 36: Identifying Dust Boot, Brake Piston And Brake Pads Surface
Clean contact surface (2) of brake piston and brake pads (3) with brake cleaner and apply a thin coat of brake pad paste.
NOTE: Grease contact surfaces on brake caliper at top and bottom.
So as not to damage the surface coating, if possible do not mechanically clean the guide surfaces for the brake pads on the brake caliper mounting bracket. Instead, clean with brake cleaner and apply a thin coating of Never Seez Compound brake pad paste.
Fig. 37: Identifying Brake Pads Guide Surfaces On Brake Caliper Mounting
Bracket
So as not to damage the surface coating, if possible do not mechanically clean pad guides (1). Instead, clean with brake cleaner and apply a thin coating of Never Seez Compound brake pad paste.
Fig. 38: Identifying Brake Pad Guides