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.

Fig. 87: Identifying Return Springs

Turn clamping pins (1) with special tool 34 4 000 through 90º and disconnect.

Remove brake shoes (2).

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.

Fig. 89: Pulling Expander Lock

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