BMW X5: Removing And Installing/Replacing All Handbrake Shoes
Special tools required:
Installation:
- Remove rear brake disc.
- Release electromechanical parking brake (EMF).
After completing tasks, adjust handbrake.
Disconnect return springs (1) with brake spring pliers.
Installation:
Check return springs (1) and replace if necessary.
Return springs (1) must not be mixed up.
Pay attention to installation position of adjustment screw (2).
Apply a thin coat of grease to bush and screw threads, Refer to BMW Service
Operating Fluids.
NOTE: Illustration does not show wheel hub.
Fig. 87: Identifying Return Springs
Turn clamping pins (1) with special tool 34 4 000 through 90º and disconnect.
Remove brake shoes (2).
Fig. 88: Identifying Special Tool (34 4 400)
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING EXPANDER LOCK FOR HANDBRAKE
SHOES
Necessary preliminary tasks:
After completing tasks, adjust handbrake.
Pull expander lock (1) forwards, disconnect handbrake Bowden cable (2) and
remove expander lock.
Fig. 89: Pulling Expander Lock
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Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove both brake discs.
Set workshop mode in BMW diagnosis system.
Path:
Function selection
Service functions
Chassis
Parking brake
Workshop mode
NOTE
REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING DSC HYDRAULIC UNIT
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Read and comply with General Information.
Extract brake fluid
NOTE: Extract brake fluid out of expansion tank.
SEE MORE:
Principle
The speed warning can be used to set a speed
limit. A warning will be issued when this speed
limit is exceeded.
General information
The warning is repeated if the vehicle speed exceeds
the set speed limit again, after it has dropped
below it by 3 mph/5 km/h.
Adjusting
1. "CAR".
2. "Settin
Special tools required:
32 1 260
NOTE: The work steps are show on assorted components. Ear clip must
always be
replaced.
To remove an ear clip, place special tool 32 1 260 at right angles to ear and
cut ear open.
Fig. 70: Identifying Special Tool (32 2 160)
The ear clip can be fitted not only