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 > Tpms reminder reset - procedure 7: With iDrive
Indirect System (Flat Tire Monitor)
CAUTION: Do not initialize the system while snow chains are attached.
NOTE:
Each time a tire inflation pressure has been corrected or a wheel or tire has
been changed, reset the system.
Initialization:
Using the iDrive MENU button, choose:
"Vehicle Inf ...
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