34 11 220 Removing And Installing Or Replacing Both Front Brake Discs

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Special tools required:

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove FRONT BRAKE PADS

After completing work, read and comply with notes on BREAKING IN NEW BRAKE DISCS / BRAKE PADS

Release screws (1).

Remove brake caliper with brake anchor plate in direction of arrow and tie up.

Installation:

Tightening torque 34 11 2AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Brake Caliper Screws

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Release screw (1) and remove brake disc.

Installation:

Replace screw (1).

Tightening torque 34 11 1AZ .

Clean contract face of wheel hub thoroughly and remove any traces of rust if necessary.

Irregularities in the contact surface can cause distortion in the brake disc!

Fig 2: Identifying Screw

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IMPORTANT:

When removing the brake disc: On no account strike the friction ring with a hammer or similar object! If necessary, carefully tap with a rubber hammer against the brake disc nave.