Removing front brake pads (brake high)
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WARNING:
Vehicle may slip off the vehicle hoist if the vehicle hoist is handled incorrectly
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Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
- Observe safety instructions on raising the vehicle using a vehicle hoist.
- For additional information see: RAISING THE VEHICLE WITH A VEHICLE LIFT) .
CAUTION:
Effects on other persons
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Injury hazard! Risk of damage!
Injury hazard! Risk of damage!
- Make sure that no other persons are in or around the vehicle.
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
General information on changing the brake pads:
For vehicles older than 48 months it is recommended to replace the retaining spring or expanding spring.
The brake pad wear sensor must be replaced once it has been removed because the brake pad wear sensor loses its retention capability in the brake pad.
A CBS reset must be done after every brake pad exchange:
A CBS reset in the vehicle is possible in the event of a partially ground down brake pad wear sensor. The CBS display in the Central Information Display (CID) is active.
In the event of a brake pad wear sensor that is not partially ground down , a CBS reset is only possible with the diagnostic system. No CBS display in the Central Information Display (CID).
If adhesive bonded brake pads are installed, the brake pads must be replaced after releasing the adhesive bond!
General information on changing the brake pads:
For vehicles older than 48 months it is recommended to replace the retaining spring or expanding spring.
The brake pad wear sensor must be replaced once it has been removed because the brake pad wear sensor loses its retention capability in the brake pad.
A CBS reset must be done after every brake pad exchange:
A CBS reset in the vehicle is possible in the event of a partially ground down brake pad wear sensor. The CBS display in the Central Information Display (CID) is active.
In the event of a brake pad wear sensor that is not partially ground down , a CBS reset is only possible with the diagnostic system. No CBS display in the Central Information Display (CID).
If adhesive bonded brake pads are installed, the brake pads must be replaced after releasing the adhesive bond!
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
After a brake pad exchange and before pressing the brake pedal: It is imperative to apply the electromechanical parking brake.
If this is not observed, a CC message appears and the brake system switches to the emergency program. The brake booster is no longer active.
After a brake pad exchange and before pressing the brake pedal: It is imperative to apply the electromechanical parking brake.
If this is not observed, a CC message appears and the brake system switches to the emergency program. The brake booster is no longer active.
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
To prevent damage to the surface coating: With floating calipers on the brake caliper mounting bracket or with fixed calipers in the brake caliper housing, do not clean the contact surfaces for the brake pads to the extent that it is possible.
Clean the contact surfaces with brake cleaner (BMW part number 83 19 2 154 780). Next, apply a thin coat of brake pad paste (BMW part number 83 19 2 158 851 for 3 g) or 83 19 2 158 852 fr 100 g).
Spread brake pad paste on the marked surfaces with a brush.
For additional information see: GUIDELINE FOR APPLYING BRAKE PAD PASTE ON BRAKE PADS AND BRAKE ANCHOR PLATE .
To prevent damage to the surface coating: With floating calipers on the brake caliper mounting bracket or with fixed calipers in the brake caliper housing, do not clean the contact surfaces for the brake pads to the extent that it is possible.
Clean the contact surfaces with brake cleaner (BMW part number 83 19 2 154 780). Next, apply a thin coat of brake pad paste (BMW part number 83 19 2 158 851 for 3 g) or 83 19 2 158 852 fr 100 g).
Spread brake pad paste on the marked surfaces with a brush.
For additional information see: GUIDELINE FOR APPLYING BRAKE PAD PASTE ON BRAKE PADS AND BRAKE ANCHOR PLATE .
Preliminary work
- Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT WHEELS .
- Refer to RELEASING THE FRONT WHEEL ARCH COVER .
- Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT BRAKE PAD WEAR SENSOR (FIXED CALIPER BRAKE) .
- Drive out the locking pins (1) in the arrow direction.
- Take off the retaining clip (2).
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
When pressing the brake piston back, note the brake fluid level in the expansion tank.
Overflowing brake fluid will damage the paintwork.
When pressing the brake piston back, note the brake fluid level in the expansion tank.
Overflowing brake fluid will damage the paintwork.
- Press brake pistons back using special tool 2 352 960 .
- Press back the brake piston up to the stop.
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Note the following for the removal of the brake pads:
To prevent damage to the paintwork of the brake calipers: Do not remove the brake pads from the brake piston with a hammer or screwdriver.
Use plastic wedges to remove the brake pads.
Note the following for the removal of the brake pads:
To prevent damage to the paintwork of the brake calipers: Do not remove the brake pads from the brake piston with a hammer or screwdriver.
Use plastic wedges to remove the brake pads.
- Remove brake pads (1) from the brake caliper.
- Brake pads (1) are not to be reused.
Once the brake pads (1) have been released from the brake piston, the brake pads (1) must not be reused.