BMW X5: Brake Testing and Bleeding
BMW X5 (G05) 2019-2026 Service & Repair Manual / Brakes / Brakes - Repair Instructions / Brake Testing and Bleeding
- General Information
- Checking Brakes On Test Stand
- Checking Thickness Of Brake Pad
- Bleeding Brake System With DSC
- Replacing Fluid In ABS/ASC+T Brake System
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General Information
The brake system is one of the most important safety systems on any motor
vehicle. It is therefore essential to
act with utmost care when working on the brake system and to follow the
instructions b
Checking Brakes On Test Stand
IMPORTANT: Only brake test stands (analyzers) with test speeds of 2.5 -
6 km/h may be used.
Before driving onto the brake test stand (dynamic brake analyzer), switch off
the Hill Descent Control (HD
Checking Thickness Of Brake Pad
Special tools required:
34 1 260.
NOTE: The thickness of the outer brake pads can be determined without
removing the
wheels.
If necessary, move car until opening for brake pad wear indicator (bra
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Replacing Pulse Generator On Inlet Camshaft (N52K)
IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against
electrostatic damage (ESD
protection).
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Read out fault memory of DME control unit; if necessary, work through
test schedules
Switch off ignition
Lever out expansion rivets (1).
Press lock (2) and raise in
Additional Work For Camber Correction
IMPORTANT: Changes in axle geometry caused by accidents must under no
circumstances
be rectified by camber adjustment!
NOTE: The upper control arm may only be replaced if the camber is
outside the
specified tolerance after toe adjustment.
Adjust toe-in.
Check camber values; if necessary, replace u
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