BMW X5: Removing And Installing / Replacing Master Brake Cylinder For DSC
Special tools required:
- 32 1 27032 1 270 PLUGS (SET)
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove expansion tank.
- Read and comply with General Information.
After completing tasks, bleed brake system with DSC.
IMPORTANT: Do not bend brake lines.
Unfasten brake lines (2).
Unclip retaining bar (1) and remove both brake lines from guides.
Installation:
Tightening torque 34 32 1AZ.
Close off brake lines and brake master cylinder with plugs 32 1 270.
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Fig. 65: Uncliping Retaining Bar
Release nuts (3) and feed brake master cylinder out of brake booster.
Installation:
Replace self-locking nuts.
Tightening torque 34 31 1AZ.
Installation:
Replace sealing ring.
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Fig. 66: Identifying Sealing Ring
Installation:
When inserting the brake master cylinder (2) into the brake booster (1), make sure the pressure rod of the brake booster and that of the brake master cylinder meet each other on one level.
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Fig. 67: Identifying Brake Master Cylinder And Brake Booster
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Brake Lines
OVERVIEW OF BRAKE LINES
1. Brake hose, front.
2. Brake tubes.
3. Brake hose, rear, to body.
4. Brake hose, rear, to wheel brake cylinder.
REPLACING ALL BRAKE PIPES
Special tools required:
34 5 100
Brake Booster
REPLACING VACUUM HOSE FOR BRAKE BOOSTER (N52K)
IMPORTANT: Before beginning work, fully press the brake pedal several
times to reduce the
vacuum pressure in the brake booster. This makes it easier to
Electrical Components
REPLACING A BRAKE PAD SENSOR (FRONT)
IMPORTANT: The brake pad wear sensor must be replaced once it has been
removed (brake pad wear sensor loses its retention capability in the brake pad).
If a brak
SEE MORE:
General Information On Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS)
WARNING: Danger of destruction in event of mechanical strain
Do not introduce any additional connections at the battery
negative
terminal.
Do not modify the grounding cable.
The grounding cable also serves to dissipate heat.
Do not establish any connection between the IBS and the sensor
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Overview Of Front Brakes
Fig. 17: Identifying Front Brake Components
Brake disc
Brake caliper
Brake-pad wear sensor
Brake pads
Pulse generator
Brake hose
Brake guard plate
Checking thickness of brake pad
Special tools required:
34 1 050
34 1 080
34 1 280
IMPORTANT: The brake pad wear sensor must be replaced
