BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing/replacing vent valve for brake caliper
Necessary preliminary work:
- Raise vehicle.
Removal:
Press brake pedal down to floor and secure with pedal support.
NOTE: The pedal support may only be released when the brake lines are reconnected.
This prevents brake fluid from emerging from the expansion tank and air from entering the system when the brake lines are opened.
Remove dust cap (1).
Remove vent valve (1).
IMPORTANT: Collect escaping brake fluid in a suitable collecting vessel.
Installation:
IMPORTANT: The bore hole must be free of contamination!
Install vent valve (1).
Mount dust cap (1).
Remove pedal support.
Required follow-up work:
- Bleed brake system.
Removing and installing/replacing left or right front brake caliper
Necessary preliminary tasks:
REMOVE WHEEL .
Read and comply with GENERAL INFORMATION.
After completing repair work: BLEED BRAKE SYSTEM.
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Replacing front left or right brake anchor plate/guard plate
Necessary preliminary work:
Remove front BRAKE DISC.
Release screws (1) and remove brake guard plate (2).
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Other materials:
BMW X3 Owners Manual > Displays: Engine oil temperature
Cold engine: the pointer is at
the low temperature end.
Drive at moderate engine
and vehicle speeds.
Normal operating temperature:
the pointer is in the
middle or in the left half of
the temperature display.
Hot engine: the pointer is at the high end of
the temperature range. ...