BMW X5: 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:

1. Switch ignition on
2. Press brake button with brake pedal depressed.
3. The indicator lamp in the instrument cluster goes out as soon as the parking brake is released.

OVERVIEW OF PARKING BRAKE

Fig. 82: Identifying Parking Brake Components

1. Handbrake Bowden Cables
2. Actuating unit with control unit
3. Handbrake shoes
4. Expander lock
5. Adjusting handbrake

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