Special tools required:
NOTE:
For Special Tools, see BRAKE - SPECIAL TOOLS - 740i & 740iL - E38
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- 34 1 260
NOTE:
The thickness of the outer brake linings can be determined without removing the wheels. If necessary, move car until opening for brake lining wear indicator (brake lining) can be seen through rim styling. E38: This check can be carried out from model year 97. E52: This check is only possible on the rear brakes. To check front brake linings: remove both front wheels.
Insert special tool 34 1 260 through rim into opening for brake lining wear indicator.
Press special tool onto brake lining. Slide ring (1) in direction of arrow as far as it will go and read off measured value.
NOTE:
Residual lining thickness of front wheel brake: Refer to FRONT BRAKES . Residual lining thickness of rear wheel brake: Refer to REAR BRAKES .
- Brake disc.
- Brake lining with backplate.
Residual lining thickness of front wheel brake: Refer to FRONT BRAKES . Residual lining thickness of rear wheel brake: Refer to REAR BRAKES .