BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual: 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 vehicle until opening for brake pad wear indicator (brake pad) can be seen through rim styling.
Insert special tool 34 1 260 wheel rim into opening for brake pad wear indicator.
Press special tool onto brake pad. Slide ring (1) in direction of arrow up to stop and read off measured value.
NOTE:
A. Brake disc
B. Brake pad with backplate
Checking brakes on test stand
Necessary preliminary work:
Check tires for damage.
Check tire treads.
Checking tire inflation pressure.
IMPORTANT:
Make sure the Hill ...
General notes
The brake system is one of the most important safety systems in the vehicle. Therefore, it is important to
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BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual > Front axle repair instructions: Front axle + steering: wheel alignment check must be carried out after the
following work
A WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK must be carried out after the following work:
Release the following screw connections:
Steering box to front axle support
Lower wishbone to front axle support
Track rod end to track rod
Replace the following components:
Steering box (1)
Front axle support ...
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