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34 11 667 Fine-grinding both sides of both front brake discs (brake discs removed)

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IMPORTANT: Always fine-grind both sides of both brake discs on one axle. Observe Max. machining dimension per friction ring side. Refer to BRAKES - TECHNICAL DATA - E60 . Minimum brake disc thickness (MIN TH). Refer to BRAKES - TECHNICAL DATA - E60 . Brake discs of M models (Compound brake discs) must not  be machined! Only one brake lining set may be used up on brake discs which have been lathe-turned to minimum thickness (MIN TH). Only one brake pad set may be used up on brake discs which have been lathe-turned to minimum thickness (MIN TH). Refer to BRAKES - TECHNICAL DATA - E60 .

Stationary Brake Disc Lathe: 

In the case of stationary brake disc lathes, the brake disc must be removed. Refer to 34 11 220 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS .

Please refer to the lathe manufacturer's instruction manual for the exact procedure.

IMPORTANT: Only BMW-approved brake disc lathes may be used!
Fig 1: View Of Stationary Disc Brake Lathe
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Mobile Brake Disc Lathe: 

In the case of mobile brake disc lathes, only the brake caliper has must be removed. Refer to 34 11 519 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT BRAKE CALIPER .

The brake discs remain on the car.

Please refer to the lathe manufacturer's instruction manual for the exact procedure.

IMPORTANT: Only BMW-approved brake disc lathes may be used!
Fig 2: 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. Refer to BRAKES - TECHNICAL DATA - E60 .

Fig 3: Measuring Disc Thickness
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