Brakes

In this manual: Brakes
General information on preservation measures — 1Body cavity sealing — 1Body corrosion protection — 1Body repair instructions — 1Support members — 1Luggage compartment floor — 1Wheel wells — 1Side frame and door pillars — 1Roof outer skin — 1Dash cowl — 1Front trim panel — 1Rear trim panel — 1Side panels — 1Front side doors — 1Rear side doors — 1Front lid — 1Rear lid — 1Other flaps — 1Body special tools — 1General information — 1Handling brake fluids — 1Brake testing and bleeding — 1Front brakes — 1Rear brakes — 1Master brake cylinder — 1Brake lines — 1Brake booster — 1Electrical components/wear indicator — 1Parking brake — 1Mechanical/hydraulic components — 1Electronic components — 1Brakes — 1Front brake — 1Pedal mounting block — 1Brake pedal with linkage — 1Clutch pedal with linkage — 1Accelerator pedal actuation — 1Pedals — 1Specified grease — 1Propeller shaft, general — 1Propeller shaft assembly — 1Center console assembly — 1Front propeller shaft — 1Propeller shaft — 1Propeller shaft complete — 1Front axle repair instructions — 1Front axle suspension — 1Front sub-frame — 1Struts with rubber mounts — 1Wheel bearings and stub axle — 1Spring strut — 1Spring with suspension — 1Stabilizer bar — 1Front axle gearbox — 1Output shaft — 1Front axle — 1General information on high temperature multi-purpose grease — 1Rear axle repair instructions — 1Final drive with cover — 1Final drive mounting — 1Output shafts — 1Rear sub-frame — 1Control arms and struts — 1Axle mounting — 1Wheel bearings — 1Shock absorber — 1With suspension — 1Stabilizer bar — 1Rear axle — 1General information on final drive oil — 1Approved final drive oils for front and rear axle final drives with and without limited slip or viscous coupling — 1Final drive oil for bmw m1 motorsport coupe — 1Operating fluids as of 11/2015 — 1Brake pad replacement reminder — 1Emissions maintenance reminder — 1Maintenance service reminder — 1Tire pressure monitor system reminder — 1Description — 1Troubleshooting — 1Ignition wires, spark plugs — 1Ignition coil — 1Electronic switching or control units — 1Preheating relay — 1Preheater plugs — 1Alternator with drive and mounting — 1Controller — 1Starter with mounting — 1Starter lead — 1Engine wiring loom — 1Oil pressure/oil temperature/oil gauge — 1Switches and relays — 1Engine electrical system — 1Cabin air filter — 1Cabin air filter applications — 1Operating fluids - air conditioning and heating — 1Air conditioner refrigerant — 1Refrigeration oil — 1Note, overview components climate control — 1Heater with operation — 1Auxiliary. heater with control elements — 1Nozzles and outlets — 1Microfilter — 1Air conditioning, leak detection — 1Ac housing/evaporator, switching elements — 1Compressor — 1Condenser and dryer with lines — 1Heating and air conditioning — 1Front axle repair instructions — 1Front axle suspension — 1Front sub-frame — 1Struts with rubber mounts — 1Wheel bearings and stub axle — 1Spring strut — 1Spring with suspension — 1Stabilizer bar — 1Front axle gearbox — 1Front axle — 1General information on high temperature multi-purpose grease — 1Integrated suspension systems repair instructions — 1Front control and suspension elements — 1Rear control and suspension elements — 1Electrical components — 1Electronic damping force adjustment — 1Integrated suspension systems — 1Approved hydraulic fluids — 1Rear axle repair instructions — 1Final drive — 1Final drive with cover — 1Final drive mounting — 1Output shafts — 1Rear sub-frame — 1Control arms and struts — 1Axle mounting — 1Wheel bearings — 1Shock absorber — 1Springs with suspension — 1Stabilizer bar — 1Rear axle — 1General information on final drive oil — 1Approved final drive oils for front and rear axle final drives with and without limited slip or viscous coupling — 1Final drive oil for bmw m1 motorsport coupe — 1Operating fluids as of 11/2015 — 1Electronic chassis alignment — 1Mechanical steering gear — 1Steering gear with servo unit — 1Steering arms, tie rods, steer. damper — 1Steering column — 1Steering wheel — 1Steering wheel for airbag — 1Pump and oil supply — 1Steering and wheel alignment — 1Wheels — 1Disc wheels (rims) — 1Tires — 1Wheels with tires — 1Tire mounting paste — 1Engine mounting — 1Transmission suspension, automatic. transmission — 1Engine and gearbox suspension — 1Transmission in general — 1Transmission case, oil sump — 1Extension housing, bearings, seal — 1Mechanical attachments — 1Hydr/el control components/elements — 1Oil pump — 1Shift valves, parking lock — 1Torque converter — 1Automatic transmission — 1Automatic transmission fluid for zf-transmission GA8HP45Z / GA8HP50Z / GA8HP70Z / GA8HP90Z / GA8P70H / GA8P75H / GA8HP75Z — 1General information on automatic transmission fluids — 1Approved automatic transmission fluids for initial fillings and correcting fluid levels — 1Checking transmission fluid level — 1Transmission fluid change intervals (if applicable) — 1Transfer case, general — 1Transfer box — 1Transmission shafts — 1Transfer box special tools — 1Transfer box in general (atc 45l) — 1Transmission in general — 1Bearing in housing, sealing ring — 1SELF-DIAGNOSTICS DTCS — 1
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  • Adapter
  • Adapter cable
  • Device
  • Gauge
  • Holding sleeve
  • Pin wrench
  • Reset
  • Ring spanner
  • Shaped part
  • Spindle
  • Tool
  • Wrench

Adapter

Adapter Mechanical tool

Replaced by: 83300492499

NOTE: (test adapter) For ABS periphery/model year: From 83 Replaced by 34 5 110. (0 492 499)

Brakes

NOTE: (Adapter) For checking the switch-on and shutoff pressure on the H31 brake system and the self-levelling suspension

Storage Location

B3

Brakes

Adapter AM

NOTE: (Test adapter 35/55-pin)

Storage Location

K 105

Brakes

Adapter Mechanical tool

Replaced by: 83300492499

NOTE: (Test adapter) For ABS control unit/model year: From 83 Replaced by 34 5 110. (0 492 499)

Brakes

Adapter AM

NOTE: (Test adapter 35/35-pin)

Storage Location

K 105

Brakes

Adapter cable

Adapter cable Mechanical tool

NOTE: (V adapter cable) For Antilock Brake System and Automatic Stability Control for electrical check and troubleshooting - Model year: from 94

Storage Location

Y3

SI number

02 05 94 (861)

Brakes

Adapter cable AM

NOTE: (Adapter cable) Connecting line diagnosis

Storage Location

K 105

Brakes

Adapter cable MP

NOTE: (V adapter cable, 43-pin) For measuring electrical variables at 43-pin plug connection on Anti-lock Brake System/DSC control unit

Storage Location

M 203

SI number

02 02 98 (308)

Brakes

Adapter cable Mechanical tool

NOTE: (V adapter cable, 25-pin) For checkinf DSC control unit and periphery

Storage Location

M 201

SI number

02 01 98 (307)

Brakes

Adapter cable MP

NOTE: (V adapter cable 47-pin) For troubleshooting and diagnosis on the slip control system with control unit MK 60 (also E36/7)

Storage Location

N205

SI number

02 07 00 (647)

Brakes

Adapter cable MP

NOTE: (V adapter cable, 25-pin) For measuring electrical variables at 25-pin plug connection on control unit for Anti-lock Brake System with Automatic Stability Control

Storage Location

M 202

SI number

02 02 98 (308)

Brakes

Cable

Cable Mechanical tool

Replaced by: 83300492499

NOTE: (Cable) For test adapter/model year: From 83 Replaced by 34 5 110. (0 492 499)

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CASE

Case AM

NOTE: Not for individual order

Brakes

Device

Device Mechanical tool

NOTE: (Measuring device) For checking brake disc lateral runout, front or rear

Brakes

NOTE: (Mounting device) For pressure regulator, H31 brake system

Storage Location

B13

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Disk

Disk AM

NOTE: (Disk) Test disk 3 1/2"

Storage Location

K 105

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EXTRACTOR

Extractor AM

NOTE: Pull off the extractor for the brake discs.

SI number

08 14 09 (565)

Brakes

Gauge

Gauge Mechanical tool

NOTE: For adjusting the acceleration sensors - all-wheel drive vehicles

Storage Location

Z9

Brakes

Gauge Minimum set: Mechanical tools Mechanical tool

NOTE: (Brake pad measuring gauge) For measuring brake pad thickness without removing wheels.

SI number

01 12 95 (992)

Brakes

Gauge Mechanical tool

NOTE: For checking the brake piston setting in the front fixed calliper, brake piston diameter 54...57 mm/single-circuit brake system

Brakes

NOTE: For checking the brake piston setting in the front fixed calliper, brake piston diameter 44 - 48 mm/single-circuit brake system

Brakes

Holding sleeve

Holding sleeve Mechanical tool

NOTE: (Assembly sleeve) with a diameter of 22 mm to insert piston and sleeve into the tandem brake master cylinder

Brakes

NOTE: (Assembly sleeve) For inserting the piston with sleeve into the tandem brake master cylinder, dual-circuit brake system

Brakes

JOINT

Joint Mechanical tool

Replaced by: 83300493705

NOTE: With hexagon socket WAF 7 mm, 3/8" connection for removing and installing the guide bolts on the rear brake calliper Replaced by 34 1 080. (0 493 705)

Storage Location

A7

SI number

01 05 90 (207)

Brakes

Nut

Nut Minimum set: Mechanical tools AM

NOTE: Nut is an integral part of resetter 83 30 2 320 871 with identification A.

SI number

01 11 12 (807)

Brakes

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Operating instructions AM

Brakes

Pin wrench

Pin wrench Minimum set: Mechanical tools Mechanical tool

NOTE: To reset the automatic readjustment of the electrical parking brake (rear disc brake)

Storage Location

B33

SI number

01 11 12 (807)

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PLATE

Plate Minimum set: Mechanical tools AM

NOTE: Plate is an integral part of reset 83 30 2 320 871 with identification B.

SI number

01 11 12 (807)

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PLIERS

Pliers AM

NOTE: (Piston pliers) for twisting the brake piston in the fixed calliper

Consisting of:

1. Shaped part

NOTE: (Shaped parts)

Brakes

PULLER

Puller Mechanical tool

Replaced by: 83300492450

NOTE: For brake pads of disc brakes, front and rear Replaced by 34 1 000. (0 492 450)

Reset

Reset Minimum set: Mechanical tools Mechanical tool

Brakes

NOTE: Set back to brake piston. Replacement for 34 1 050 (83300492455).

Reset Minimum set: Mechanical tools AM

NOTE: Resetting the electrical Automatic Hold brake in combination with the pin wrench 83 30 2 320 299

Storage Location

A34

SI number

01 11 12 (807)

Consisting of:

1. Nut

NOTE: Nut is an integral part of resetter 83 30 2 320 871 with identification A.

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2. Plate

NOTE: Plate is an integral part of reset 83 30 2 320 871 with identification B.

3. Spindle

NOTE: Spindle is an integral part of resetter 83 30 2 320 871 with identification B.

Ring spanner

Ring spanner AM

NOTE: (Ring spanner 19 mm)

Brakes

NOTE: (Open ring spanner) Open ring spanner set, for unfastening and tightening the pressure lines on the pressure regulator and brake servo, H31-brake system

Storage Location

A12

Consisting of:

Brakes

1. Ring spanner

NOTE: (Ring spanner 17 mm)

2. Ring spanner

NOTE: (Ring spanner 19 mm)

3. Ring spanner

NOTE: (Ring spanner 14 mm)

4. Ring spanner

NOTE: (Ring spanner 12 mm)

NOTE: (Ring spanner 17 mm)

Brakes

NOTE: (Ring spanner 14 mm)

Brakes

NOTE: (Ring spanner 12 mm)

Brakes

Shaped part

Shaped part AM

NOTE: (Shaped parts)

Brakes

SHELL

Shell Mechanical tool

NOTE: (bearing shells) 2 pieces For the pressure accumulator of the H31brake system

Storage Location

Y2

SI number

01 04 88 (906)

Brakes

SOCKET

Socket Mechanical tool

NOTE: For installing the DSC 3 pressure sensor - from 9/98

Storage Location

A11

SI number

01 14 98 (343)

Brakes

SOCKET WRENCH INSERT

Socket wrench insert Mechanical tool

NOTE: (Screwdriver insert) For front brake calipers - Deletion since June 85

NOTE: Hexagon socket WAF 7, connection 1/2" for replacing the brake pads

Storage Location

X3

Brakes

NOTE: (Screwdriver insert) For releasing and tightening the spline socket screws on the fixed brake yoke at the front and rear

Storage Location

C7

Brakes

Spindle

Spindle Minimum set: Mechanical tools AM

NOTE: Spindle is an integral part of resetter 83 30 2 320 871 with identification B.

SI number

01 11 12 (807)

Brakes

TENSIONING STRAP

Tensioning strap Mechanical tool

NOTE: To change the knock sensor controller on the H31 brake system

Storage Location

Z10

Z9

Brakes

TESTER

Tester AM

NOTE: (Tester) Tester for Anti-lock Brake System with Automatic Stability Control

Storage Location

K 105

SI number

02 05 92 (534)

Consisting of:

1 = Tester

NOTE: (Tester) Control unit test

Brakes

2 = Adapter

NOTE: (Test adapter 35/35- pin)

3 = Adapter

NOTE: (Test adapter 35/55- pin)

4 = Adapter cable

NOTE: (Adapter cable) Connecting line diagnosis

5 = Disk

NOTE: (Disk) Test disk 3 1/2"

6 = Case

NOTE: Not for individual order

9 = Operating instructions

NOTE: (Tester) Control unit test

Storage Location

K 105

Brakes

Tool

Tool Mechanical tool

NOTE: (Pressing-in tool) for pressing in the shielding caps on both sides in the fixed calliper shafts - brake piston diameter 54 - 57 mm/single-circuit brake system

Brakes

NOTE: For resetting the drum brake

Storage Location

B10

SI number

01 10 90 (288)

Brakes

NOTE: (Pressing-in tool) for pressing in the shielding caps on both sides in the fixed calliper shafts - brake piston diameter 44 - 48 mm/single-circuit brake system

Brakes

WASHER

Washer Mechanical tool

NOTE: (Brake disc comparison segment) Other: USA only

Wrench

Wrench Mechanical tool

NOTE: (Key) Breather key for ASC+Traction

Storage Location

A3

B3

SI number

01 06 89 (106)

Brakes

NOTE: (Spanner) For adjusting handbrake cables on handbrake lever

Storage Location

X4

Y4

Brakes

Wrench AM

NOTE: For adjusting the eccentric brake pad on the rear drum brakes

Storage Location

X3

Y3

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Connector

Connector Mechanical tool

Replaced by: 83300492499

NOTE: (Connector) For connecting line - Replaced by 34 5 110. (0 492 499)

Brakes

Replaced by: 83300492499

NOTE: (Connector) For connecting line - Replaced by 34 5 110. (0 492 499)

Brakes

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