34 00... Checking brake discs

Special tools required: 

• 34 1 280

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove WHEELS .

Checking thickness difference:

• Measure thickness difference within brake surfaces at 8 point (spread over the circumference) with a micrometer gauge
• Compare measurement result with setpoint value. See FRONT BRAKE - TECHNICAL DATA or REAR BRAKE - TECHNICAL DATA .

Fig 1: Checking Brake Disc Thickness Using Micrometer Gauge

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Check minimum brake disc thickness:

• Position special tool 34 1 280 at three measuring points in area (1) and measure.
• Compare measurement result and lowest value with setpoint value. See FRONT BRAKE - TECHNICAL DATA or REAR BRAKE - TECHNICAL DATA .

Fig 2: Checking Minimum Brake Disc Thickness

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.