BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual: Rear brakes

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). ...

Guideline for applying brake pad paste on brake pads and brake anchor plate

IMPORTANT: So as not to damage the surface coating, if possible do not mechanically clean the guide surfaces for the brake pads on the brake ca ...

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BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual > Body repair instructions: Replacement parts standards
SUBJECT Replacement parts standards MODEL All SITUATION BMW/MINI vehicles are subjected to rigorous crash tests by internal BMW/MINI departments, government agencies and additional crash assessment tests by independent organizations. When repairs are required, the only way to guarantee that ...