BMW X5: Overview Of Rear Brake
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Fig. 40: Identifying Rear Brake Components
- Brake disc
- Brake caliper
- Brake hose
- Brake pads
- Pulse generator / brake pad sensor
- Brake guard plate
- Checking thickness of brake pad
REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING A BRAKE CARRIER / BRAKE GUARD AT REAR
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove handbrake shoes.
- Remove wheel hub.
Release screws (1) and remove brake carrier (2).
Installation:
Tightening torque 34 21 3AZ.
REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING A BRAKE CARRIER / BRAKE GUARD
AT REAR
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove handbrake shoes
- Remove wheel hub
Release screws (1) and remove brake carrier (2).
Installation:
Tightening torque 34 21 3AZ.
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Fig. 41: Identifying Brake Carrier Screw
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Special tools required:
34 1 050.
34 1 280.
IMPORTANT: The brake pad wear sensor must be replaced once it has been
removed (brake
pad wear sensor loses its retention capability in the brake pad).
Special tools required:
34 1 280.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove wheels.
Remove and clean brake pads.
After completing work:
Adjusting handbrake.
Read and comply with notes on braking
Special tools required:
00 9 316.
WARNING: In the following work step, large forces occur at the brake
calliper piston (up to more than 2800 N). Risk of injury!
NOTE: Use repair kit, refer to BMW
SEE MORE:
WARNING: Follow instructions for handling light bulbs (exterior
lights).
Rear light in side panel:
Remove flap in luggage compartment trim panel.
Turn socket housing and pull out of rear light.
NOTE:
Bulb, adaptive brake light
Bulb, reversing light
Bulb, brake light
Bulb, turn indicator light
WARNING: Danger of poisoning if oil is ingested/absorbed through the
skin!
Risk of injury if oil comes into contact with eyes and skin!
IMPORTANT: Adhere to the utmost cleanliness. Do not allow any dirt to
enter the hydraulic
system.
Seal off hydraulic lines with plugs.
Necessary preliminary task