BMW X5 Owners & Service Manuals

BMW X5: 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 below.

General:

Brake fluid:

Wheel brakes:

Brake lines, brake hoses:

Wheel-slip control system:

The wheel-slip control system is basically maintenance-free.

However, be sure to adhere to the following:

GENERAL INFORMATION ON BRAKING IN NEW BRAKE DISCS / BRAKE PADS

IMPORTANT: After completing work:

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 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

 Bleeding Brake System With DSC

Necessary preliminary tasks: Remove left microfilter housing cover. IMPORTANT: When replacing or repairing, observe the filling and bleeding instructions for the following parts: Tandem brake ma

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 Sitting safely

An ideal seat position that meets the needs of the occupants can make a vital contribution to relaxed, fatigue-free driving. In the event of an accident, the correct seat position plays an important role. Follow the information in the following chapters. Additional information: Seats, Safety b

 Lowering/Raising Rear Axle Carrier (Special Tool SWZ00-2040)

Special tools required: 00 2 030 00 2 040 33 5 181 33 5 182 WARNING: Danger to life! Necessary preliminary tasks: Mount securing fixture for vehicle on lifting platform Remove rear wheels Tension both coil springs (and leave on vehicle) Remove complete exhaust system and partially detach

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