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Technical Data

Brake System Leak Test (Engine Stopped)
If applicable, discharge vacuum reservoir by operating brake pedal firmly about 10 times.
Force on Pedal (Approx) 500 N
Equals Line Pressure (Approx.) 28 - 33 Bar (bar)
Maximum Pressure Drop (Within 2 min.) 8%
Brake Booster Function Test (Engine Running) Force On Pedal (Approx) 200 N
Line Pressure 75 - 90 Bar (bar)
Wear Warning From Residual Lineing Thickness 3.0 mm
Front Brake Disc Minimum Thickness 728i and 730i 26.4 mm
740i 28.4 mm
750i 30.4 mm
Rear Brake Disc Minimum Thickness 728i, 730i and 740i 10.4 mm
750i 18.4 mm
Maximum Machining Limit
M models may not be machined.
Per Friction Side 0.8 mm
Difference in Thickness of Brake Linings Maximum 0.01 mm
Top Runout Of Brake Surface
Measured at largest diameter of brake surface.
Disc Installed (Maximum) 0.2 mm
Disc Removed (Maximum) 0.04 mm
Surface Finish Of Braking Surface Fine Ground 0.5 - 3.5 Ra u
Front Brake Disc Diameter 730i 316 mm
740i 324 mm
750i 334 mm
Rear Brake Disc Diameter 730i and 740i 324 mm
750i 328 mm
Parking Brake Drum Diameter 180 mm
Radial Runout Of Braking Surfaces (Max.) 0.1 mm
Surface Finish Of Braking Surface (Fine Ground) 0.5 - 3.5 Ra u
Minimum Liner Thickness 1.5 mm