Checking for lateral run-out and variation in thickness, front wheels
- Raise the car and remove the front wheels.
- Start by control measuring on one side.
- Press in the piston
- Level 1 and 2: Press in the brake pad by prying with a screwdriver.
- Level 3: Pry between the brake disc and the brake caliper using a screwdriver.
- Remove the brake caliper retaining bolts and lift of the caliper.NOTE: Make sure the cable to the wheel sensor is not damaged.
- Suspend the caliper with cable ties.
- Fit the five wheel bolts with one washer, part no. 80 73 124, on each.
- Fit 89 96 639 Gauge, brake disc to the upper mounting lug for the brake caliper with an M10 bolt and nut. Fit a 78 40 622 Dial gauge on either side.
- Rotate the brake disc while observing the outboard dial gauge. Zero both gauges when the negative reading obtained on the outboard one is at maximum.
- Rotate the disc and read the gauges. Note the runout (A) and variation in thickness (B).
- Check that the readings are within the tolerance limits, see BRAKE DISC, REAR .
- Remove the dial gauges, brake disc measuring tool and wheel studs with washers.
- If runout and thickness variation exceeds specified tolerances, the discs must be machined or replaced. see BRAKE DISC, FRONT .
- Fit the brake caliper. Secure the bolts with 74 96 268 Thread locking adhesive.
Tightening torque: 210 Nm +30° (155 lbf ft +30°)
- Fit the wheel
- Repeat this method of measurement on the other brake disc.
- Lower the car and depress the brake pedal to press out the brake pads.