Checking the front brake pads (BMW 3 Series E46)

1. Securely apply the handbrake, raise the front of the car and place it on reliable supports. Remove the front wheels.

2. For a comprehensive check of the pads, they must be removed from the car and cleaned. At the same time, you can also check the operation of the caliper and the condition of the brake disc. Additional information can be obtained in chapter 9.

3. If the friction material of at least one of the pads is worn down to the minimum thickness (see Technical data in chapter 9), it is necessary to replace all four pads at the same time.

Information obtained from this online resource: «bmwman»