BMW X5: Overview Of Brake Master Cylinder / Brake Booster
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Fig. 62: Identifying Brake Master Cylinder/Brake Booster Components
- Brake booster
- Expansion tank
- Vacuum hose
- Brake master cylinder
- Bleeding braking system
REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING EXPANSION TANK FOR HYDRAULIC BRAKE ACTUATION
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Read and comply with General Information.
- Remove left microfilter housing cover.
NOTE: Extract brake fluid out of expansion tank. Use a suction bottle used exclusively for drawing off brake fluid.
Do not reuse drawn out brake fluid.
Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.
Remove wiring harness from holder (2).
Release screw (3) and lift off expansion tank.
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Fig. 63: Removing Wiring Harness From Holder
IMPORTANT: Check rubber plug in brake master cylinder for damage and replace if necessary.
Push the expansion tank vertically onto the master brake cylinder.
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Fig. 64: Locating Rubber Plug In Brake Master Cylinder
REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER FOR DSC
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Removing And Installing / Replacing Master Brake Cylinder For DSC
Special tools required:
32 1 27032 1 270 PLUGS (SET)
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove expansion tank.
Read and comply with General Information.
After completing tasks, bleed brake system wit
Brake Lines
OVERVIEW OF BRAKE LINES
1. Brake hose, front.
2. Brake tubes.
3. Brake hose, rear, to body.
4. Brake hose, rear, to wheel brake cylinder.
REPLACING ALL BRAKE PIPES
Special tools required:
34 5 100
Brake Booster
REPLACING VACUUM HOSE FOR BRAKE BOOSTER (N52K)
IMPORTANT: Before beginning work, fully press the brake pedal several
times to reduce the
vacuum pressure in the brake booster. This makes it easier to
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Lowering/Raising Rear Axle Carrier (Universal Lifter)
Special tools required:
00 2 030
31 5 250
31 5 253
31 5 256
WARNING: Danger to life!
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Mount securing fixture for vehicle on lifting platform.
Remove rear wheels.
Tension both coil springs (and leave on vehicle).
Remove complete exhaust system and partially deta
Repairing Airbag Cables
IMPORTANT: Only repair those cables which show visible signs of damage.
In the event of
visible damage, make sure there is only one cable repair in effect after the
repair work. If no visible damage can be identified, the entire cable must be
replaced. When carrying out repairs to the airbag wiring
