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34 21 200 Removing and installing or replacing brake linings on both rear disk brakes: Notes

Special Tools Required: 

NOTE: For Special Tools, see BRAKE - SPECIAL TOOLS - 740i & 740iL - E38 .
NOTE: After completing work:
  • Fully depress brake pedal several times so that brake linings contact brake discs.
  • When installing new brake linings at front and rear axles, brake fluid level must be brought up to "MAX" marking.
  • Hold ignition key for at least 30 seconds in position "1" without starting engine.

This clears a fault entry in the RAM.

This prevents the brake wear indicator lamp from lighting up again.

Remove wheels. Refer to 36 10 300 REMOVING OR INSTALLING FRONT OR REAR WHEEL .

Remove plastic plugs (1).

Fig 1: Removing Plastic Plugs
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Right side:

Disconnect plug connection for brake lining wear sensor.

If necessary, replace brake lining wear sensor.

Release guide screws (2) with special tool 34 1 080.

Fig 2: Releasing Guide Screws
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