34 41 220 Removing and Installing/Replacing All Handbrake Shoes

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Special tools required:

34 4 000. See 34 4 000 ALLEN KEY

Installation:

Remove rear brake disc. See 34 21 320 Removing and Installing Or Replacing Both Rear Brake Discs
Release electromechanical parking brake (EMF)

After completing tasks, adjust handbrake. See 34 41 006 Adjusting Parking Brake

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 1: Identifying Return Springs

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Turn clamping pins (1) with special tool 34 4 000 (See 34 4 000 ALLEN KEY )through 90° and disconnect.

Remove brake shoes (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Special Tool (34 4 400)

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