34 11 519 Removing And Installing/Replacing Left Or Right Front Brake Caliper

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 BMW Alpina and 2007 BMW Alpina. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove wheels

Observe safety instructions on raising the vehicle. See 00 ... ... LIFTING VEHICLE WITH A LIFTING PLATFORM .

After completing tasks, bleed brake system . See 34 00 050 BLEEDING BRAKE SYSTEM WITH DSC .

Apply pedal prop and depress brake pedal slightly. This prevents brake fluid from emerging from the expansion tank and air from entering the brake system after the brake lines have been detached.

Fig 1: Depressing Brake Pedal

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Left side: Disconnect plug connection for wear indicator.

Release brake hose on brake caliper.

Slacken connection for brake hose and brake line.

Installation:

Tighten brake hose on brake caliper.

Tightening torque. See BRAKES - TIGHTENING TORQUES -- ALPINA .

Move steering to straight-ahead position.

Screw brake hose to brake line, ensuring that brake hose is not twisted.

Tightening torque. See BRAKES - TIGHTENING TORQUES -- ALPINA .

Unscrew bolts (1) and remove brake caliper.

Fig 2: Removing Bolts And Brake Caliper

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Installation:

Tightening torque. See BRAKES - TIGHTENING TORQUES -- ALPINA .