Removal & Installation (Front)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 BMW Z4 and 2003 BMW Z4. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Raise and support vehicle. Remove wheel(s). 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. Disconnect brake pipe from connection with brake hose.
- On left side, disconnect wear indicator . Remove brake caliper screws (1). See Fig 1 . Remove brake caliper.
- To install, reverse removal procedure. Bleed hydraulic system. See BLEEDING BRAKE SYSTEM . Tighten caliper mounting bolts to specification. Install and tighten wheel bolt. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .