Removing and Installing/Replacing Brake Pads on Both Front Disc Brakes

34 11 000 - Removing and installing/replacing brake pads on both front disc brakes





Special tools required:
- 34 1 080 34 1 080 Bit Insert
- 34 1 280 34 1 280 Sliding Caliper
- 34 6 320 34 6 320 Lever





Important!
The brake pad wear sensor must be replaced once it has been removed (brake pad wear sensor loses its retention capability in the brake pad).

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 holder. Instead, clean with brake cleaner BMW part no. 83 19 2 147 681 and apply a thin coating of Never-Seez(R) Compound brake pad paste BMW part no. 83 23 9 407 830.





Important!
European version only.

Sport brake pads for M5 / M6:

- Due to the increased strain on the brake discs, we recommend that you also replace the brake discs Removing and Installing/Replacing Both Front Brake Discs when fitting this brake pad
- It is absolutely essential to replace the brake discs Removing and Installing/Replacing Both Front Brake Discs if cracked ≥ 13 mm even before the brake pad is worn





Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove wheels Removing or Installing Front or Rear Wheel.
- Remove brake pad wear sensor Removal and Replacement

Observe safety instructions 00 .. ... Lifting Vehicle With A Lifting Platform on raising the vehicle.





Lever out retaining spring (1) in direction of arrow towards rear.

Installation Note:
Attach retaining spring (1) first at top and bottom and then allow retaining lug (2) to engage in recess of brake caliper housing.





Remove plastic plugs (1).





Left:

Pull brake pad wear sensor (1) towards rear out of pad.

Release guide screws (2) with special tool 34 1 080 34 1 080 Bit Insert. Withdraw brake caliper backwards.

Installation:
Only clean guide screws; do not grease.

Check threads.
Replace all guide screws which are not in perfect condition.

Tightening torque 34 11 3AZ 34 11 Front Brake.





Press back brake pads and piston with special tool 34 6 320 34 6 320 Lever.

Important!
When forcing piston back:

- Pay attention to brake fluid level in expansion tank; brake fluid that spills over will damage paintwork.





Press brake pads inwards and remove.

The two brake pads are seated with a spring in the piston or in the brake caliper housing and must not be mixed up.

Important!
Mark any worn brake pads.

In the event of one-sided brake pad wear, do not change brake pads round.
Observe minimum thickness of brake pads Front Brake.

Clean brake pads.

Do not apply grease to brake pad backplate.





Check minimum brake disc thickness:

- Position special tool 34 1 280 34 1 280 Sliding Caliper at three measuring points in area (1) and measure.
- Compare measurement result and lowest value with setpoint value.





Important!
New brake pads may only be installed if the brake disc thickness is greater than or equal to the minimum brake disc thickness (MIN TH) (not incl. M vehicles).

In the case of M vehicles and perforated brake discs, new brake pads may only be installed if the brake disc thickness is greater than the minimum brake disc thickness (MIN TH).

Note:
The minimum brake disc thickness is configured in such a way that it lasts the life of a further set of brake pads (does not apply to M vehicles and perforated brake discs).





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

Clean contact face (2) of brake piston and apply a thin coating of anti-squeak compound.

Important!
Dust sleeve must not come into contact with anti-squeak compound as this may cause the dust sleeve to swell.





Clean contact surfaces (1) and (2) of brake pad tee heads/brake caliper housing with brake cleaner and apply a thin coating of brake pad paste.





Clean contact surface (3) 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 for the brake pads on the brake caliper holder. Instead, clean with brake cleaner and apply a thin coating of Never-Seez(R) Compound brake pad paste.





Note:
After completing work:

- Fully depress brake pedal several times so that brake pads contact brake discs.
- When installing new brake pads at front and rear axles, brake fluid level must be brought up to "MAX" marking.
- Read and comply with notes on braking in new brake discs / brake pads Procedures.
- When replacing pads, reset CBS display in accordance with factory specification.

Important!
On the E60 M5 and E63/64 M6 the fault memory entry "Mastervac vacuum pressure sensor" may be stored after the brake pads have been replaced.

The fault memory entry must be deleted. The vacuum pressure sensor only has to be replaced if the fault is entered repeatedly.

NOTE:
- If brakes pads have been replaced during procedure, reset CBS display in accordance with factory specification, please refer to: Vehicle/ Instrument Panel/ Gauges and Warning Indicators/ Maintenance Required Lamp Indicator/ Service and Repair Service and Repair