BMW X5: General Information On Braking In New Brake Discs / Brake Pads
BMW X5 (G05) 2019-2025 Service & Repair Manual / Brakes / Brakes - Repair Instructions / Parking Brake / General Information On Braking In New Brake Discs / Brake Pads
IMPORTANT: After completing work:
- Carry out function check on brake analyzer (test stand) to ensure that the brakes complies with legal requirements.
- Carry out test braking while driving at low speed; the effectiveness of the brakes may be reduced during the initial braking operations.
- Exaggerated drastic and continuous braking operations for faster braking in are not permitted.
- Advise the customer not to perform any wilful drastic braking in the first 200 km after brake replacement.
- Attach mirror tag to interior rearview mirror.
ELECTROMECHANICAL PARKING BRAKE - EMERGENCY RELEASE
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Open side trim panel in luggage compartment at rear left
- Remove first aid pouch and warning triangle
IMPORTANT: Secure vehicle against rolling, e.g. with chocks.
Attach release tool (1) at release point (2).
Forcefully pull release tool against mechanical resistance upwards in direction of arrow until a clear increase in force can be felt and the parking brake can be clearly heard to release.
NOTE: Startup after power failure:
- Switch ignition on
- Press brake button with brake pedal depressed.
- The indicator lamp in the instrument cluster goes out as soon as the parking brake is released.
OVERVIEW OF PARKING BRAKE
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Fig. 82: Identifying Parking Brake Components
- Handbrake Bowden Cables
- Actuating unit with control unit
- Handbrake shoes
- Expander lock
- Adjusting handbrake
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Adjusting Parking Brake
The parking brake test must be carried out on the roller dynamometer as
follows.
Release position (engine off / ignition on ):
Wheel circumferential force right / left < or = 300 N.
Press park
Removing And Installing/Replacing All Handbrake Shoes
Special tools required:
34 4 000.
Installation:
Remove rear brake disc.
Release electromechanical parking brake (EMF).
After completing tasks, adjust handbrake.
Disconnect return springs (1)
Removing And Installing/Replacing Actuating Unit With Control Unit
For Parking Brake (EMF)
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove both brake discs.
Set workshop mode in BMW diagnosis system.
Path:
Function selection
Service functions
Chassis
Parking brake
Workshop mode
NOTE
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Jump-starting
General information
If the battery is discharged, the engine can be
started using the battery of another vehicle and
two jumper cables. Only use jumper cables with
fully insulated clamp handles.
Safety information
DANGER
Contact with live components can lead to an
electric shock. There is a risk of
Checking Camshaft Timing On Right Side (N62/N62TU)
Special tools required:
11 9 190
11 9 461
11 9 462
(cylinder bank 1 to 4)
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove servomotor from right eccentric shaft.
Remove right cylinder head cover.
Remove all spark plugs on cylinder bank 1 to 4.
If necessary, remove remove fan cowl.
IMPORTANT: Screw (
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