34 00 x01 Guideline for applying brake pad paste on brake pads and brake anchor plate

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IMPORTANT: So as not to damage the surface coating, if possible do not mechanically clean the guide surfaces for the brake pads on the brake caliper mounting bracket, but rather clean with brake cleaner, part number 83 19 2 154 780 and apply a thin coating of break pad paste. Coat number 83 19 2 158 851 (3 gr.) or 83 19 2 158 852 (100 gr.). Spread brake pad paste onto the marked surfaces using a brush.

Brake pad paste 100 gr. ; part number 83 19 2 158 852
Brake pad paste 3 gr. ; part number 83 19 2 158 851
Brush for spreading brake pad paste over the marked areas.

Fig 1: Brake Pad Paste

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IMPORTANT: If new brake pads are mounted on a brake disc, the following must be observed:

Bevel edges in the area (1) slightly (dimension A must not exceed maximum 1 mm).

Fig 2: Bevel Dimension

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These procedures applies for all the following described brake systems.

IPS brake (made by CBI), 1-piston floating caliper brake (model ranges: 1-Series, 3-Series, 4-Series, X3)

Clean contact surface (1) of brake piston with brake cleaner and apply a thin coating of brake pad paste.

Fig 3: Brake Piston Contact Surface Cleaning Area

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Clean contact surfaces (1) of T-heads/brake caliper housing with brake cleaner and apply a thin coating of brake pad paste.

Fig 4: T-Heads/Brake Caliper Housing Contact Surfaces Cleaning Area

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Clean contact surface (1) of brake caliper with brake cleaner and apply a thin coating of brake pad paste.

Fig 5: Brake Caliper Contact Surface Cleaning Area

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So as not to damage the surface coating, if possible do not mechanically clean the guide surfaces (1) for the brake pads on the brake caliper mounting bracket. Clean guide surfaces (1 and 2) with brake cleaner and apply a thin coating of brake pad paste.

Fig 6: Brake Pad Guide Surfaces

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So as not to damage the surface coating, if possible do not mechanically clean the guide surfaces (1 and 2) for the brake pads on the brake caliper mounting bracket. Clean guide surfaces (1 and 2) with brake cleaner and apply a thin coating of brake pad paste.

Fig 7: Brake Pad Guide Surfaces

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Apply a thin coating of brake pad paste to T-head of inner brake pad in area (1) and (2).

Fig 8: Applying Thin Coating Of Brake Pad Paste To T-Head Of Inner Brake Pad In Area

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Apply a thin coating of brake pad paste to T-head of outer brake pad in area (1) and (2).

Fig 9: Applying Thin Coating Of Brake Pad Paste To T-Head Of Outer Brake Pad In Area

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FN brake (made by Continental Teves), 1-piston floating caliper brake (model ranges: 5-Series, 6-Series, 7-Series, 8-Series, X1, X3, X5, Z4, Rolls-Royce)

Clean contact surface (1) of brake piston with brake cleaner and apply a thin coating of brake pad paste.

Fig 10: Brake Piston Contact Surface Cleaning Area

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Clean contact surfaces (1) of T-heads/brake caliper housing with brake cleaner and apply a thin coating of brake pad paste.

Fig 11: T-Heads/Brake Caliper Housing Surfaces Cleaning Area

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Clean contact surface (1) of brake caliper with brake cleaner and apply a thin coating of brake pad paste.

Fig 12: Brake Caliper Surface Cleaning Area

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So as not to damage the surface coating, if possible do not mechanically clean the guide surfaces (1) for the brake pads on the brake caliper mounting bracket. Clean guide surfaces (1) with brake cleaner and apply a thin coating of brake pad paste.

Fig 13: Brake Pad Guide Surfaces

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Fig 14: Brake Pad Guide Surfaces

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Lightly coat the T-head of the inner brake pad with brake pad paste in area (1 and 2).

Fig 15: Coating T-Head Of Inner Brake Pad With Brake Pad Paste In Area

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Lightly coat the T-head of the outer brake pad with brake pad paste in area (1 and 2).

Fig 16: Coating T-Head Of Outer Brake Pad With Brake Pad Paste In Area

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FN brake (made by Continental Teves), 2-piston floating caliper brake (model ranges: 5-Series, 6-Series, 7-Series, 8-Series, X5, Rolls-Royce)

Clean contact surface (2) of brake piston with brake cleaner and apply a thin coating of brake pad paste.

Fig 17: Cleaning Contact Surface Of Brake Piston With Brake Cleaner

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Clean contact surfaces (1) of T-heads/brake caliper housing with brake cleaner and apply a thin coating of brake pad paste.

Fig 18: T-Heads/Brake Caliper Housing Surfaces Cleaning Area

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Clean contact surface (1) and brake caliper with brake cleaner and apply a thin coating of brake pad paste.

Fig 19: Cleaning Contact Surface And Brake Caliper With Brake Cleaner

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Fig 20: Cleaning Guide Surfaces For Brake Pads On Brake Caliper Mounting Bracket

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Fig 21: Brake Pad Guide Surfaces

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Lightly coat the T-head of the inner brake pad with brake pad paste in area (1 and 2).

Fig 22: Coating T-Head Of Inner Brake Pad With Brake Pad Paste In Area

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Lightly coat the T-head of the outer brake pad with brake pad paste in area (1 and 2).

Fig 23: Coating T-Head Of Outer Brake Pad With Brake Pad Paste In Area

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Collette brake (made by TRW), 1-piston brake caliper (model ranges: MINI, 1-Series, 5-Series, 6-Series, Z4)

Clean contact surface (1) of brake piston with brake cleaner and apply a thin coating of brake pad paste.

Fig 24: Cleaning Contact Surface Of Brake Piston With Brake Cleaner

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Clean contact surface (1) of brake caliper with brake cleaner and apply a thin coating of brake pad paste.

Fig 25: Cleaning Contact Surface Of Brake Caliper With Brake Cleaner

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So as not to damage the surface coating, if possible do not mechanically clean the guide surface (1) for the brake pads on the brake caliper mounting bracket. Clean guide surface (1) with brake cleaner and apply a thin coating of brake pad paste.

Fig 26: Cleaning Guide Surface For Brake Pads On Brake Caliper Mounting Bracket

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Apply a thin coating of brake pad paste to both sides of T-head of brake pad in area (1).

Fig 27: Applying Thin Coating Of Brake Pad Paste To Both Sides Of T-Head Of Brake Pad In Area

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P 4.40 brake (made by Brembo), 4-piston fixed caliper brake (model ranges: MINI, 1-Series, 3-Series, 4-Series, 5-Series, 6-Series, 7-Series, 8-Series, X5, Rolls-Royce)

Clean contact surface (1) of brake piston with brake cleaner and apply a thin coating of brake pad paste.

So as not to damage the surface coating, if possible do not mechanically clean the guide surfaces (2) for the brake pads on the brake caliper mounting bracket. Clean guide surface (2) with brake cleaner and apply a thin coating of brake pad paste.

Fig 28: Cleaning Guide Surfaces For Brake Pads On Brake Caliper Mounting Bracket

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Clean both inner and outer guide surfaces (2) and apply a thin coating of brake pad paste.

Lightly coat both sides of the contact surface in area (1 and 2) with brake pad paste.

Fig 29: Cleaning Both Inner And Outer Guide Surfaces

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Lightly coat the brake pad contact surface on both sides in area (1) with brake pad paste.

Fig 30: Coating Brake Pad Contact Surface On Both Sides In Area With Brake Pad Paste

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P 4.40 brake (made by Brembo), 2-piston fixed caliper brake (model ranges: 1-Series, 3-Series)

Clean contact surface (1) of brake piston with brake cleaner and apply a thin coating of brake pad paste.

Clean both inner and outer guide surfaces (2) and apply a thin coating of brake pad paste.

Fig 31: Cleaning Both Inner And Outer Guide Surfaces

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Lightly coat both sides of the contact surface in area (1 and 2) with brake pad paste.

Fig 32: Coating Both Sides Of Contact Surface In Area With Brake Pad Paste

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Lightly coat the brake pad contact surface on both sides in area (1) with brake pad paste.

Fig 33: Coating Brake Pad Contact Surface On Both Sides In Area With Brake Pad Paste

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Brake (made by Brembo), 4-piston fixed caliper brake (model ranges: MINI F5x sport brake)

Check dust boot (1) for damage and replace if necessary.

Clean brake caliper compartments (2) and apply a thin coating of brake pad paste.

Fig 34: Checking Dust Boot For Damage

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Lightly coat the brake pad contact surface on both sides in area (1) with brake pad paste.

Do not grease the brake lining backplate and thoroughly clean it with brake cleaner!

Fig 35: Coating Brake Pad Contact Surface On Both Sides In Area With Brake Pad Paste

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Only use new claw plates!

Slightly raise the protective film (1) at a place.

Fig 36: Raising Protective Film

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Insert the claw plates (1) into the brake pistons.

Fig 37: Inserting Claw Plates Into Brake Pistons

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Detach the protective film (1) with long-nose pliers (2).

IMPORTANT: The bonding surface of the claw plates must not be taped!

Fig 38: Detaching Protective Film With Long-Nose Pliers

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Install the brake caliper (1) in arrow direction.

Parts: Replace screws (2).

Insert screws (2) and tighten.

Tightening torque: 34 11 2AZ .

Fig 39: Installing Brake Caliper

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Install the brake pad (1).

IMPORTANT: The brake pads must not tap the bonding surface of the claw plates when inserting!
Apply the brake pads to the brake disc and insert.

Fig 40: Installing Brake Pad

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In order to ensure a complete bonding of the claw plates with the brake pads, the following instruction must be strictly adhered to:

Strongly press the brake pedal and hold it for at least 1 min!

Brake (made by Continental), 4-piston fixed caliper brake (model ranges: 7-Series (G11, G12)

Clean the contact surface (1) of the brake piston (4 pieces) with brake cleaner.

Check the dust boots (2) and replace as necessary.

Fig 41: Cleaning Contact Surface Of Brake Piston With Brake Cleaner

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Always replace retaining plates 1!

Mount retaining plates 1.

It is paramount that the slide panels are correctly positioned in the guides!

Fig 42: Locating Retaining Plates

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So as not to damage the surface coating, if possible do not mechanically clean the guide surfaces for the brake pads on the brake caliper mounting bracket.

Apply a thin layer of brake pad paste to the surfaces of the sliding plates (1).

Fig 43: Applying Thin Layer Of Brake Pad Paste To Surfaces Of Sliding Plates

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Brake (made by Brembo), 4-piston fixed caliper brake (model ranges: 7-Series (G11, G12)

Clean the contact surface (1) of the brake piston (4 pieces) with brake cleaner.

Adhesive residues must be completely removed.

Check the dust boots (2) and replace as necessary.

Fig 44: Cleaning Contact Surface Of Brake Piston With Brake Cleaner

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To prevent damage to the surface coating, do not clean the guide surfaces (1) for the brake pads on the brake caliper mechanically, if possible.

Clean guide surfaces (1) with brake cleaner and apply a thin coating of brake pad paste.

Fig 45: Cleaning Guide Surfaces With Brake Cleaner

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Remove the protective film of the adhesive layer (1) from the brake pads.

Do not touch the adhesive layer.

Fig 46: Removing Protective Film Of Adhesive Layer From Brake Pads

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Insert brake pads into the brake caliper, making sure the adhesive layer does not come in contact with the brake pistons.

Fit retaining clip (1).

Drive in the locking pins (2) in the direction of the arrow.

IMPORTANT: After the brake pads have been installed they must immediately be bonded to the brake pistons:

Step on the brake pedal to the floor and hold the pressure for one minute. This causes the brake pads to adhere to the brake pistons.

Fig 47: Driving Locking Pins

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