34.22
Removing and installing rear brake
caliper
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Drain brake System.
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Release bottom of suspension strut (1).
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Detach suspensions strut from stud bolt.
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Release brake line at brake caliper.
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Disconnect ABS plug connection for sensor line.
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Release brake caliper and carefully lift out.
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Install in the reverse order of removal.
L Note:
Replace sealing rings of brake lines.
e Caution:
Ensure brake fluid does not come in contact with
painted parts of vehicle; brake fluid destroys the
paintwork.
Check ABS sensor spacing, if necessary readjust
with spacer plates.
Sensor spacing rear:
Up to 1996 MY .............................. 0.60 - 0.65 mm
................................................ (0.0236...0.0256 in)
From 1997 MY on .......................... 0.45 - 0.55 mm
................................................ (0.0177...0.0216 in)
Removing and installing rear brake
pads
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Remove cap (2).
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With the aid of a drift, drive out retaining pins (3)
from the wheel side.
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Remove brake pads by pulling upward.
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Install in the reverse order of removal.
Minimum brake pad thickness ....................1.5 mm
L Note:
Before installing the new brake pads, press back
pinion in brake caliper with the aid of the piston re-
setting tool (4), BMWNo.341500.
e Caution:
Carefully bleed brake system!
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