Brake system of the car BMW 3 Series E46

Brake system specifications
Individual characteristics are also given in the text of the Chapter and, if their implementation is mandatory, are highlighted in bold General parameters...

Removal and installation front brake pads
Front disc brake caliper 1 — support 2 - guide 3 — bolt, 110 Nm 4 - dust cap 5 - air bleed nipple 6 - guide pin 7 - cork 8 — retaining spring 9 - wear sensor...

Removal and installation the front brake guide
If the brake caliper and bracket are disconnected only to remove the brake disc, do not disconnect the brake hose. Otherwise, the brake system must be bled...

Removal and installation the front wheel brake disc
Removal 1. Remove the brake guide with the caliper and the pads inserted and tie them to the suspension with wire. Do not disconnect the brake hose, otherwise...

Removal and installation disc brake pads
Rear Disc Brake Caliper 1 — support 2 - brake guide 3 — retaining spring 4 — bolt, 65 Nm 5 — air bleed nipple 6 - dust cap 7 - guide pin 8 - protective plug 9...

Removal and installation the rear brake caliper
Removal If the brake caliper and bracket are disconnected only to remove the brake disc, do not disconnect the brake hose. Otherwise, the brake system must be...

Removal and installation the rear wheel brake disc
Removal 1. Remove the brake guide with the caliper, refer to the relevant section. Do not disconnect the brake hose. Otherwise, you will have to bleed the air...

Measuring the thickness of the brake disc
Examination 1. Mark the position of the wheels relative to the hub with paint. This will allow you to install the balanced wheel in its original position....

Brake fluid — basic information and safety precautions
When working with brake fluid, the following must be observed: Brake fluid is poisonous. Never suck brake fluid out with your mouth through a hose. Store the...

Bleeding the brake system
After repairing the brake system, as a result of which the pipes were hidden, air may enter the system. In this case, the air must be removed. The presence of...

Replacing the brake line
The brake system pipes have a plastic coating. The connections to the front and rear wheels are made with flexible hoses. Replacing the brake pipe requires...

Replacing the front brake hose
Do not allow brake hoses to come into contact with oil or gasoline, do not coat with paint or underbody protection. Removal 1. Mark the position of the front...

Checking the brake booster
Check the operation of the brake booster if excessive force must be applied to the brake pedal to achieve the required braking effect. 1. With the engine off,...

Removal and installation parking brake shoes
Parking brake lever 1 - parking brake lever 2 - lid 3 — lock nut 4 - adjusting nut 5 — bolt 6 - Parking brake switch 7 — parking brake drive cable Parking...

Adjusting the parking brake
The parking brake is completely independent of the vehicle's service brakes. Therefore, the wear of the parking brake pads is insignificant. Corrosion of the...

Removal and installation the parking brake lever
Removal 1. Remove the center console, refer to Section Removal and installation the center console . 2. Completely loosen the locknuts and adjusting nuts of...

Removal and installation the parking brake cable
Removal 1. Remove the brake lever, refer to the relevant section. 2. Remove the parking brake shoes, refer to the relevant section. 3. Remove the brake shoe...

Removal and installation the brake light switch
The brake light switch is located in the footwell area near the brake pedal support. It is a contactless electronic switch and is virtually wear-free. Removal...

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