BMW X5: Removing And Installing/Replacing All Handbrake Shoes
Special tools required:
- 34 4 000.
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.
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Fig. 87: Identifying Return Springs
Turn clamping pins (1) with special tool 34 4 000 through 90º and disconnect.
Remove brake shoes (2).
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Fig. 88: Identifying Special Tool (34 4 400)
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING EXPANDER LOCK FOR HANDBRAKE SHOES
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove handbrake shoes.
After completing tasks, adjust handbrake.
Pull expander lock (1) forwards, disconnect handbrake Bowden cable (2) and remove expander lock.
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Fig. 89: Pulling Expander Lock
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Removing And Installing/Replacing Actuating Unit With Control Unit
For Parking Brake (EMF)
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
Mechanical-Hydraulic
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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Checking Absolute Compression Of All Cylinders
Diagnosis and Information System (DIS)
Fig. 4: Identifying Diagnosis And Information System (DIS)
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove acoustic cover. Unfasten screws. Raise acoustic cover and remove
towards front.
Remove right ignition coil cover.
Connect DIS Tester.
Test:
Call up Diagnosi
Settings
General information
Depending on the vehicle equipment and country
version, various settings for opening and closing
are possible.
These settings are stored for the driver profile
currently used.
Unlocking and locking
Doors
1. "CAR".
2. "Settings".
3. "Key button settings".
4. Select the icon.
