34 00 x01 Guideline for applying brake pad paste on brake pads and caliper carrier

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Attention!

So as not to damage the surface coating, if possible do not mechanically clean the guide surfaces for the brake pads on the brake caliper mounting bracket, but rather clean with brake cleaner BMW TI. Clean number 83 19 2 154 780 and apply a thin coating of BMW TI break pad paste. Coat number 83 19 2 158 851 (3 gr.) or 83 19 2 158 852 (100 gr.).

Spread brake pad paste onto the marked surfaces using a brush!

(1) Brake pad paste 100 gr. BMW Tl. Number 83 19 2 158 852
(2) Brake pad paste 3 gr. BMW Tl. Number 83 19 2 158 851
(3) Brush for spreading brake pad paste over the marked areas.

Fig 1: Identifying Brake Pad Paste And Brush

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Attention!

If new brake pads are mounted on a brake disc, the following must be observed:

Bevel edges in the area (1) slightly (dimension A must not exceed maximum 1 mm).

These procedures applies for all the following described brake systems.

Fig 2: Locating Brake Pads Bevel Edges Areas

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IPS brake (made by CBI), 1-piston floating caliper brake (model ranges: 1- Series, 3-Series, 4-Series, X3)

Clean contact surface (1) of brake piston with brake cleaner and apply a thin coating of brake pad paste.

Fig 3: Identifying Brake Piston Contact Surface

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Clean contact surfaces (1) of T-heads/brake caliper housing with brake cleaner and apply a thin coating of brake pad paste.

Fig 4: Identifying T-Heads/Brake Caliper Housing Contact Surfaces

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Clean contact surface (1) of brake caliper with brake cleaner and apply a thin coating of brake pad paste.

Fig 5: Identifying Brake Caliper Contact Surface

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So as not to damage the surface coating, if possible do not mechanically clean the guide surfaces (1) for the brake pads on the brake caliper mounting bracket. Clean guide surfaces (1 and 2) with brake cleaner and apply a thin coating of brake pad paste.

Fig 6: Identifying Brake Pads Guide Surfaces

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So as not to damage the surface coating, if possible do not mechanically clean the guide surfaces (1 and 2) for the brake pads on the brake caliper mounting bracket. Clean guide surfaces (1 and 2) with brake cleaner and apply a thin coating of brake pad paste.

Fig 7: Identifying Brake Pads Guide Surfaces

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Apply a thin coating of brake pad paste to T-head of inner brake pad in area (1) and (2).

Fig 8: Identifying Inner Brake Pad T-Head Paste Applying Area

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Apply a thin coating of brake pad paste to T-head of outer brake pad in area (1) and (2).

Fig 9: Identifying Outer Brake Pad T-Head Paste Applying Area

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FN brake (made by Continental Teves), 1-piston floating caliper brake (model ranges: 5-Series, 6-Series, 7-Series, 8- Series, X1, X3, X5, Z4, Rolls-Royce)

Clean contact surface (1) of brake piston with brake cleaner and apply a thin coating of brake pad paste.

Fig 10: Identifying Brake Piston Contact Surface

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Clean contact surfaces (1) of T-heads/brake caliper housing with brake cleaner and apply a thin coating of brake pad paste.

Fig 11: Identifying T-Heads/Brake Caliper Housing Contact Surfaces

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Clean contact surface (1) of brake caliper with brake cleaner and apply a thin coating of brake pad paste.

Fig 12: Identifying Brake Caliper Contact Surface

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So as not to damage the surface coating, if possible do not mechanically clean the guide surfaces (1) for the brake pads on the brake caliper mounting bracket. Clean guide surfaces (1) with brake cleaner and apply a thin coating of brake pad paste.

Fig 13: Identifying Brake Pads Guide Surfaces

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Fig 14: Identifying Brake Pads Guide Surfaces

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Lightly coat the T-head of the inner brake pad with brake pad paste in area (1 and 2).

Fig 15: Identifying Inner Brake Pad T-Head Paste Applying Area

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Lightly coat the T-head of the outer brake pad with brake pad paste in area (1 and 2).

Fig 16: Identifying Outer Brake Pad T-Head Paste Applying Area

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FN brake (made by Continental Teves), 2-piston floating caliper brake (model ranges: 5-Series, 6-Series, 7-Series, 8- Series, X5, Rolls-Royce)

Clean contact surface (2) of brake piston with brake cleaner and apply a thin coating of brake pad paste.

Fig 17: Identifying Brake Piston Contact Surface

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Clean contact surfaces (1) of T-heads/brake caliper housing with brake cleaner and apply a thin coating of brake pad paste.

Fig 18: Identifying T-Heads/Brake Caliper Housing Contact Surfaces

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Clean contact surface (1) and brake caliper with brake cleaner and apply a thin coating of brake pad paste.

Fig 19: Identifying Brake Caliper Contact Surface

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Fig 20: Identifying Brake Caliper Guide Surfaces

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Fig 21: Identifying Brake Pads Guide Surfaces

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Lightly coat the T-head of the inner brake pad with brake pad paste in area (1 and 2).

Fig 22: Identifying Inner Brake Pad T-Head Paste Applying Area

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Lightly coat the T-head of the outer brake pad with brake pad paste in area (1 and 2).

Fig 23: Identifying Outer Brake Pad T-Head Paste Applying Area

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Collette brake (made by TRW), 1-piston brake caliper (model ranges: MINI, 1-Series, 5-Series, 6-Series, Z4)

Clean contact surface (1) of brake piston with brake cleaner and apply a thin coating of brake pad paste.

Fig 24: Identifying Brake Piston Contact Surface

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Clean contact surface (1) of brake caliper with brake cleaner and apply a thin coating of brake pad paste.

Fig 25: Identifying Brake Caliper Contact Surface

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So as not to damage the surface coating, if possible do not mechanically clean the guide surface (1) for the brake pads on the brake caliper mounting bracket. Clean guide surface (1) with brake cleaner and apply a thin coating of brake pad paste.

Fig 26: Identifying Brake Pads Guide Surface

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Apply a thin coating of brake pad paste to both sides of T-head of brake pad in area (1).

Fig 27: Identifying Brake Pad T-Head Paste Applying Area

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P 4.40 brake (made by Brembo), 4-piston fixed caliper brake (model ranges: MINI, 1-Series, 3-Series, 4-Series, 5-Series, 6- Series, 7-Series, 8-Series, X5, Rolls- Royce)

Clean contact surface (1) of brake piston with brake cleaner and apply a thin coating of brake pad paste.

So as not to damage the surface coating, if possible do not mechanically clean the guide surfaces (2) for the brake pads on the brake caliper mounting bracket. Clean guide surface (2) with brake cleaner and apply a thin coating of brake pad paste.

Clean both inner and outer guide surfaces (2) and apply a thin coating of brake pad paste.

Fig 28: Identifying Brake Piston Contact Surface

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Lightly coat both sides of the contact surface in area (1 and 2) with brake pad paste.

Fig 29: Identifying Brake Pad Paste Applying Area

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Lightly coat the brake pad contact surface on both sides in area (1) with brake pad paste.

Fig 30: Identifying Brake Pad Contact Surface Paste Applying Area

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P 4.40 brake (made by Brembo), 2-piston fixed caliper brake (model ranges: 1- Series, 3-Series)

Clean contact surface (1) of brake piston with brake cleaner and apply a thin coating of brake pad paste.

Clean both inner and outer guide surfaces (2) and apply a thin coating of brake pad paste.

Fig 31: Identifying Inner And Outer Brake Pads Guide Surfaces

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Lightly coat both sides of the contact surface in area (1 and 2) with brake pad paste.

Fig 32: Identifying Brake Pad Paste Applying Area

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Lightly coat the brake pad contact surface on both sides in area (1) with brake pad paste.

Fig 33: Identifying Brake Pad Contact Surface Paste Applying Area

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Brake (made by Brembo), 4-piston fixed caliper brake (model ranges: MINI F5x sport brake)

Check dust boot (1) for damage and replace if necessary.

Clean brake caliper compartments (2) and apply a thin coating of brake pad paste.

Fig 34: Identifying Dust Boot And Brake Caliper Compartments

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Lightly coat the brake pad contact surface on both sides in area (1) with brake pad paste.

Do not grease the brake lining backplate and thoroughly clean it with brake cleaner!

Fig 35: Identifying Brake Pad Contact Surface Paste Applying Area

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Only use new claw plates!

Slightly raise the protective film (1) at a place.

Fig 36: Raising Protective Film At Place

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Insert the claw plates (1) into the brake pistons.

Fig 37: Identifying Brake Pistons Claw Plates

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Pull off the protective film (1) with long-nose pliers (2).

Attention!

The bonding surface of the claw plates must not be touched!

Fig 38: Pulling Off Protective Film With Long-Nose Pliers

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Install the brake caliper (1) in direction of arrow.

Parts : Replace screws (2).

Insert screws (2) and tighten.

Tightening torque: 34 11 2AZ .

Fig 39: Installing Brake Caliper

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Install the brake pad (1).

Attention!

The brake pads must not touch the bonding surface of the claw plates when inserting!

Apply the brake pads to the brake disc and insert.

Fig 40: Installing Brake Pad

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In order to ensure a complete bonding of the claw plates with the brake pads, the following instruction must be strictly adhered to:

Strongly press the brake pedal and hold it for at least 1 min!

Brake (made by Continental), 4-piston fixed caliper brake (model ranges: 7- Series (G11, G12)

Clean the contact surface (1) of the brake piston (4 pieces) with brake cleaner.

Check the dust boots (2) and replace as necessary.

Fig 41: Identifying Brake Piston Contact Surface And Dust Boots

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Always replace retaining plates 1!

Mount retaining plate 1.

It is paramount that the slide panels are correctly positioned in the guides!

Fig 42: Identifying Retaining Plates

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So as not to damage the surface coating, if possible do not mechanically clean the guide surfaces for the brake pads on the brake caliper mounting bracket.

Apply a thin layer of brake pad paste to the surfaces of the sliding plates (1).

Fig 43: Identifying Brake Pad Sliding Plates

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Brake (made by Brembo), 4-piston fixed caliper brake (model ranges: 7-Series (G11, G12)

Clean the contact surface (1) of the brake piston (4 pieces) with brake cleaner.

Adhesive residues must be completely removed.

Check the dust boots (2) and replace as necessary.

Fig 44: Identifying Brake Piston Contact Surface And Dust Boots

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To prevent damage to the surface coating, do not clean the guide surfaces (1) for the brake pads on the brake caliper mechanically, if possible.

Clean guide surfaces (1) with brake cleaner and apply a thin coating of brake pad paste.

Fig 45: Identifying Brake Pads Guide Surfaces

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Remove the protective film of the adhesive layer (1) from the brake pads.

Do not touch the adhesive layer!

Fig 46: Identifying Brake Pads Adhesive Layer

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Insert brake pads in the brake caliper, making sure the adhesive layer does not touch the brake pistons.

Fit retaining clip (1).

Drive in the locking pins (2) in the direction of the arrow.

Attention!

After the brake pads have been installed they must immediately be bonded to the brake pistons:

Step on the brake pedal to the floor and hold the pressure for one minute. This causes the brake pads to adhere to the brake pistons.

Fig 47: Driving In Locking Pins

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