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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 calipers and brake anchor plates must be removed.

The brake discs remain on the car.

Refer to the equipment manufacturer's instruction manual for the exact procedure.

Fig 1: Mobile Brake Disc Lathe
G06889940Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

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

Fig 2: Measuring Braking Surface Thickness Using External Micrometer
G06889941Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.