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:
Read contents of Body, General.
Spot-weld bonding is used on this vehicle. Observe specific procedure.
Remove or cover those vehicle components in the repair area which are
susceptible to heat or dust.
Use only approved spot-welding apparatus for repairs!
Following new body parts are required:
R
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove rest side section.
Disengage cover in marked area from rest side section.
Fig. 150: Identifying Cover Marked Area
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT REAR SEAT (FOR 3RD
SEAT ROW)
Right rear seat is removed in the same way as the left rear seat depi