Front and rear brake linings: Notes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 BMW X5 and 2002 BMW X5. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Checking lining thickness with measuring gauge. If linings are replaced: cleaning brake shafts, checking brake disk thickness and surface, applying grease to wheel centering on alloy wheels. If rear linings are replaced: checking parking brake linings
Check brake lining thicknesses with measuring gauge at front and rear. For subsequent procedure, refer to DISC - X5 .
Checking brake lining thickness.
NOTE:
Issue a separate invoice for replacing the brake linings.
Remove front and (if necessary) rear disk brake linings. For further information on how to proceed, refer to
- Removing and installing front disk brake linings.
- Removing and installing rear disk brake linings.
NOTE:
- Clean brake shafts.
- Replace brake linings if they drop below minimum thickness.
- Replace brake disks if they drop below minimum thickness, or in the event of scoring, heat cracks, lateral runout or thickness difference.
- Apply a thin coat of grease to wheel centering on light alloy wheels.