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34 11 220 Removing And Installing/Replacing Both Front Brake Discs

Special tools required: 

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

NOTE: After completing repair work, read and comply with notes on BREAKING IN NEW BRAKE DISCS/BRAKE PADS .

Check minimum brake disc thickness:

NOTE: If the brake discs are replaced, you must also fit new brake pads.

Brake discs may only be replaced in pairs (on each axle).

Fig 1: Checking Minimum Brake Disc Thickness
G09849601Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
IMPORTANT: New brake pads may only be fitted if the brake disk thickness is greater than the MINIMUM BRAKE DISC THICKNESS (MIN TH).
IMPORTANT: To release brake disc: Do not under any circumstances strike friction ring with a hammer or similar!
If necessary, carefully tap on base of brake disc chamber with a rubber mallet.
Clean contact surface of brake disc at wheel hub thoroughly and remove traces of corrosion.
Unevenness on contact surface may result in distortion of brake disc!
Fig 2: Brake Disc Screws
G09915236Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Release both screws (1) and remove brake disc (2).

Installation note: 

Replace screws.

Tightening torque 34 11 1AZ .



Special tools required: 

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

NOTE: After completing repair work, read and comply with notes on BREAKING IN NEW BRAKE DISCS/BRAKE PADS .

Check minimum brake disc thickness:

NOTE: If the brake discs are replaced, you must also fit new brake pads.
Fig 1: Checking Minimum Brake Disc Thickness
G09849601Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Brake discs may only be replaced in pairs (on each axle).

IMPORTANT: New brake pads may only be fitted if the brake disk thickness is greater than the MINIMUM BRAKE DISC THICKNESS (MIN TH).

Release screws (1). Remove brake-caliper support.

Installation note: 

Tightening torque 34 11 2AZ .

Fig 2: Identifying Brake-Caliper Support Screws
G06889952Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
IMPORTANT: To release brake disc: Do not under any circumstances strike friction ring with a hammer or similar!
If necessary, carefully tap on base of brake disc chamber with a rubber mallet.
Clean contact surface of brake disc at wheel hub thoroughly and remove traces of corrosion.
Unevenness on contact surface may result in distortion of brake disc!
Fig 3: Brake Disc Screws
G09849685Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Release screw (1) and remove brake disc (2).

Installation note: 

Replace screw.

Tightening torque 34 11 1AZ .