BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual: Precision-turning both rear brake discs on both sides
IMPORTANT: Always precision-turn both sides of both brake discs on one axle.
Maximum machining dimension per friction ring side is 0.8 mm! Observe MINIMUM BRAKE DISC THICKNESS (MIN TH).
Brake discs of M models (Compound brake discs) must not be machined! Only one brake pad set may be used up on brake discs which have been lathe-turned to minimum thickness (MIN TH).
Stationary brake disc lathe:
IMPORTANT: Only BMW-approved brake disc lathes may be used!
In the case of stationary brake disc lathes, the BRAKE DISC must be removed.
Mobile brake disc lathe:
IMPORTANT: Only BMW-approved brake disc lathes may be used!
In the case of mobile brake disc lathes, the brake calipers and brake anchor plates must be removed.
The brake discs remain on the vehicle.
After fine-grinding the brake discs, measure the THICKNESS DIFFERENCE inside the braking surfaces at 8 points with an external caliper gauge.
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 ...
Removing and installing or replacing both rear brake discs
Special tools required:
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Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove WHEELS .
Remove and clean BRAKE PADS.
After completing repair wor ...
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BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual > Wheel wells: Replacing rear left outer wheel arch section with reinforcement (rear side
panel removed)
Follow procedure for REPAIR STAGE 3.
Read contents of BODY, GENERAL.
Spot-weld bonding is used on this vehicle. Observe specific procedure .
Use only approved SPOT-WELDING APPARATUS for repairs.
Following new body parts are required :
(1) Wheel arch, rear, outer half
(2) C-pillar ...