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 vehicle.

Fig 1: Identifying Mobile Brake Disc Lathes

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Please refer to the equipment manufacturer's operating instructions for the exact procedure.

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

Fig 2: Measuring Thickness Difference Within Brake Surfaces Using Micrometer Gauge

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