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Dismantling and assembling front
brake caliper
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Caution:
The brake caliper halves must not be un-screwed!
Dismantling front brake caliper
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Remove the brake caliper.
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Remove keeper from retaining pin (1).
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Drive out the retaining pin (1) from the wheel side.
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Pull the brake pads out downwards.
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Seal the bleed screw.
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Tightening torque:
Bleed screw at brake caliper .......................... 7 Nm
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Hold a cloth over the brake caliper.
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Carefully press out brake pistons (2), using a
compressed air gun at the brake line connection.
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34 1 500
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Caution:
Do not allow your fingers to become trapped be-
tween the pistons; risk of injury.
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Remove the two sealing rings (3,4) from the left/
right brake cylinder bores.
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Examine the brake caliper pistons for damage.
Assembling front brake caliper
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Coat new sealing rings (3,4) with brake fluid and
install.
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Coat brake caliper pistons (2) with brake fluid
and insert.
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Caution:
Do not tilt the brake pistons when installing.
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If necessary, press the pistons fully back with re-
setting tool (7), BMW No. 34 1 500.
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Install the brake pads.
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