Vehicles before change point in 1982 REMOVING AND INSTALLING FRONT BRAKE PADS Remove and install front wheels - 36 10 300. Only disconnect front left plug for pad wear indicator and take wires out of clamp. Drive out retaining pins and remove cross spring (1). Installation: Check cross spring and retaining pins, and replace them if necessary. 36 10 300 | |
Pull out brake pads with Special Tool 34 1 010, or knock out jammed brake pads with Special Tool 34 1 000. Important: Mark location of used brake pads. If brake pad wear is one-sided, do not mix up brake pads. | |
Installation: Check guard plates between piston and back of brake pads, replacing if necessary. Guard plates can be installed retroactively. | |
Installation: Note minimum thickness (A)¹). Brake pads must move easily in caliper. ¹) See Specifications | |
When Replacing: Use repair kit. Important: Brake pads must always be replaced on both calipers of one axle at the same time. Note color code (B)¹) and make¹). ¹) See Specifications | |
Important: Install a new wear sensor in front left side of right brake pad. Installation: Thicker side of wear sensor faces brake disc. | |
Clean guide surface and seat in housing opening with a cylindrical brush. Never use any mineral oil type cleaning solution. New brake pads must move easily in caliper. | |
Press piston into caliper up to stop with Special Tool 34 1 050. Install brake pads. Installation: Note brake fluid in tank. Pump brake pedal to move brake pads against disc. Important: Break in new brake pads during first 600 km (400 miles). Avoid violent stops from top speeds. Non-conformance will prevent brake pads from reaching their most favorable wear and friction values. | |
Vehicles after change point in 1982 REMOVING AND INSTALLING FRONT BRAKE PADS Remove and install front wheels 36 10 300. Pry off plastic caps (1). Pull off plug for brake pad wear indicator on left side. 36 10 300 | |
Unscrew guide bolts (2). Installation: Only clean guide bolts - don´t lubricate. Check guide bolts for condition, renew if necessary. Tightening torque*. * See Specifications | |
Press out clamp (3). Pull off brake caliper toward front. | |
Remove outer brrake pad. Inner brake pad is located in piston with spring (4). Installation: Check pad thickness*). Renew brake pads always on both calipers of one axle. Note: Make *) of pads. * See Specifications | |
Installation: Press piston back completely. Clean brake pad guides and recesses, with a special brush **). Check dust cover for damage. **) See BMW Handels & Werkstättenbedarf |