BMW X5: Removing And Installing/Replacing All Handbrake Shoes
Special tools required:
Installation:
- Remove rear brake disc.
- Release electromechanical parking brake (EMF).
After completing tasks, adjust handbrake.
Disconnect return springs (1) with brake spring pliers.
Installation:
Check return springs (1) and replace if necessary.
Return springs (1) must not be mixed up.
Pay attention to installation position of adjustment screw (2).
Apply a thin coat of grease to bush and screw threads, Refer to BMW Service
Operating Fluids.
NOTE: Illustration does not show wheel hub.
![Brakes](images/books/1905/index.31(5).png)
Fig. 87: Identifying Return Springs
Turn clamping pins (1) with special tool 34 4 000 through 90º and disconnect.
Remove brake shoes (2).
![Brakes](images/books/1905/index.32(5).png)
Fig. 88: Identifying Special Tool (34 4 400)
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING EXPANDER LOCK FOR HANDBRAKE
SHOES
Necessary preliminary tasks:
After completing tasks, adjust handbrake.
Pull expander lock (1) forwards, disconnect handbrake Bowden cable (2) and
remove expander lock.
![Brakes](images/books/1905/index.33(5).png)
Fig. 89: Pulling Expander Lock
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Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove both brake discs.
Set workshop mode in BMW diagnosis system.
Path:
Function selection
Service functions
Chassis
Parking brake
Workshop mode
NOTE
REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING DSC HYDRAULIC UNIT
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Read and comply with General Information.
Extract brake fluid
NOTE: Extract brake fluid out of expansion tank.
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Special tools required:
11 9 470
11 9 472
11 9 473
11 9 474
11 9 475
11 9 480
11 9 490
(cylinder bank 1 to 4)
Removal of intermediate levers is described separately from installation.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove servomotor from right eccentric shaft.
Remove ignition coils on cyli
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING HEAT EXCHANGER FOR AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION (N52K) )
IMPORTANT: Danger of scalding!
Only perform this work after engine has cooled down.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Follow instructions for working on cooling system.
Drain coolant.
Remove fan cowl.
Recycling
Ca