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Removing the front brake pads

WARNING: Vehicle may slip off the vehicle hoist if the vehicle hoist is handled incorrectly. 
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries! 
CAUTION: Effects on other persons. 
Injury hazard! Risk of damage! 
  • Make sure that no other persons are in or around the vehicle.
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If the front brake pads and the rear brake pads are exchanged together, the parking brake button must be operated 1x and released again after completion of the first exchange (e.g. front brake pads).
If not observed, a fault memory entry will take place.
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Before first working on the DSCi brake (integrated brake), the "DSCi" web-based training must be passed successfully.
The "DSCi" web-based training is started in the Learning Management System (TMSi).
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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 The brake booster is no longer active.
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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 
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 

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When pressing the brake piston back, note the brake fluid level in the expansion tank.
Overflowing brake fluid will damage the paintwork.
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The screws must  remain screwed in and must not be loosened.
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