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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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
Changing wheels and tires
Mounting and wheel balancing
Have mounting and wheel balancing carried out
by a dealer's service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.
Approved wheels and tires
General information
The following properties are recommended and
approved by the manufacturer of the vehicle for
the a
