Brake Lining
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 BMW 545i and 2004 BMW 545i. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
The thickness of outer brake linings can be determined without removing wheels.
- If necessary, move car until opening for brake lining wear indicator can be seen through rim styling.
- Insert Special Tool (34 1 260) through rim into opening for brake lining wear indicator. See Fig 1. Press special tool onto brake lining. Slide ring (1) in direction of arrow as far as it will go and read off measured value.
- Wear warning from residual lining thickness is 0.11 inches (3 mm). Maximum machining limit per friction ring side is 0.03 inches (.8 mm). For minimum thickness see BRAKE LINING MINIMUM THICKNESS table.
BRAKE LINING MINIMUM THICKNESS
| Location | INCHES (MM) | |
|---|---|---|
| Front | ||
| 525i | .88 (22.4) | |
| 530i & 545i | 1.12 (28.4) | |
| Rear | ||
| 525i & 530i | .72 (18.4) | |
| 545i | .88 (22.4) | |