Mobile brake disc lathe

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IMPORTANT: Only BMW-approved brake disc lathes may be used!

In the case of mobile brake disc lathes, the brake caliper and the brake anchor plate must be removed.

The brake discs remain on the car.

Fig 1: Identifying Mobile Brake Disc Lathe

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After fine-grinding the brake discs, measure the thickness difference inside the braking surfaces at 8 points with an external micrometer.

Fig 2: Measuring Thickness Of Brake Disc

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