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00 00... Front and rear brake linings: checking lining thickness with measuring gauge. If linings are replaced: cleaning brake shafts, checking brake disk thickness and surface, applying grease to wheel centering on alloy wheels. If rear linings are replaced: checking parking brake linings

Check brake lining thicknesses with measuring gauge at front and rear. For subsequent procedure, refer to DISC - M3, 325I, 325CI, 325XI, 330I, 330CI and .

NOTE: Issue a separate invoice for replacing the brake linings.

Remove front and (if necessary) rear disk brake linings. For further information on how to proceed, refer to DISC - M3, 325I, 325CI, 325XI, 330I, 330CI and .

NOTE:
  • Clean brake shafts.
  • Replace brake linings if they drop below minimum thickness (refer to TECHNICAL DATA ).
  • Replace brake disks if they drop below minimum thickness (refer to TECHNICAL DATA ) and in event of scoring, heat cracks, lateral runout or thickness difference.
  • Apply a thin coat of grease to wheel centering on light alloy wheels.

Additional tasks when changing rear linings 

Remove rear brake disks. For subsequent procedure, refer to DISC - M3, 325I, 325CI, 325XI, 330I, 330CI and for removing and installing rear brake disks.

NOTE:
  • Check parking brake lining for porosity and wear.
  • Check expansion lever for ease of movement.