Clutch pedal free play adjustment
BMW «525», «528»
Pedal free play is controlled automatically by the clutch slave cylinder. Every 60,000 km, check the degree of wear of the clutch disc (without removal).
BMW «518», «520», «520i»
Press the clutch release fork by hand in the direction of its travel to the end of the stroke of the slave cylinder.
move «A» (see picture) new clutch when measured on the pusher should be in the range of 17-19 mm. This stroke decreases as the driven disk wears out. With a value «A» 5 mm disc wear reaches the limit value and the disc must be replaced.
Clutch bleeding
If fluid leaks or air enters the hydraulic clutch, it will not fully disengage, which may cause damage to the transmission.
Timely remove air from the clutch hydraulic actuator using a bleeder.