BMW X5: Brake Testing and Bleeding
BMW X5 (G05) 2019-2025 Service & Repair Manual / Brakes / Brakes - Repair Instructions / Brake Testing and Bleeding
- General Information
- Checking Brakes On Test Stand
- Checking Thickness Of Brake Pad
- Bleeding Brake System With DSC
- Replacing Fluid In ABS/ASC+T Brake System
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General Information
The brake system is one of the most important safety systems on any motor
vehicle. It is therefore essential to
act with utmost care when working on the brake system and to follow the
instructions b
Checking Brakes On Test Stand
IMPORTANT: Only brake test stands (analyzers) with test speeds of 2.5 -
6 km/h may be used.
Before driving onto the brake test stand (dynamic brake analyzer), switch off
the Hill Descent Control (HD
Checking Thickness Of Brake Pad
Special tools required:
34 1 260.
NOTE: The thickness of the outer brake pads can be determined without
removing the
wheels.
If necessary, move car until opening for brake pad wear indicator (bra
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Removing And Installing Complete Left Or Right Spring Strut Shock
Absorber
WARNING: Danger to life!
Mount securing fixture for vehicle on lifting platform to prevent the
vehicle from slipping off or tilting down.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove side assembly compartment partition wall.
Remove spring strut holder.
IMPORTANT: Risk of damage
Secure spring strut again
Gaskets And Seals
Head Gasket
The head gasket design on the N54 is unique to that engine.
It features a multi-layer steel design. There is no silicone rubber perimeter
"shelf" as on the N52. This is not
needed due to the aluminum block on the N54.
The N52KP and N51 engines are still using the head gasket that is f
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