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34 21 320 Removing And Installing/Replacing Both Brake Discs

Special tools required: 

IMPORTANT:

Always replace brake discs in pairs.

New brake pads must always be fitted when replacing the brake discs.

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Check minimum brake disc thickness:

New brake linings may only be installed if the brake disc thickness is greater than or equal to the MINIMUM BRAKE DISC THICKNESS (MIN TH) .

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool (34 1 280)
G04726574Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
IMPORTANT:

When removing the brake disc: On no account strike the friction ring with a hammer or similar object! If necessary, carefully tap with a rubber hammer against the brake disc nave.

Release retaining screw

Remove brake disc.

Installation: 

Replace screw.

Tightening torque 34 21 1AZ

Clean contract face of wheel hub thoroughly and remove any traces of rust if necessary.

Irregularities in the contact surface can cause distortion in the brake disc!

Fig 2: Identifying Retaining Screw
G04797008Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.