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34 00 x01 Guideline for applying brake pad paste on brake pads and brake anchor plate (530i 2017-2022, 530i xDrive 2017-2022, 530e PHEV 2018-2022, 530e xDrive PHEV 2018-2022, 540i 2017-2022, 540i xDrive 2017-2022, M550i xDrive 2018-2022)

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 caliper mounting bracket, but rather clean with brake cleaner BMW TI. Clean number 83 19 2 154 780 and apply a thin coating of BMW TI brake pad paste. Coat number 83 19 2 158 851 (3 gr.) or 83 19 2 158 852 (100 gr.).
Spread brake PAD PASTE onto the marked surfaces using a brush!
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IMPORTANT: If new brake pads are mounted on a brake disc, the following must be observed: 
  • Bevel edges in the area (1) slightly (dimension A must not exceed maximum 1 mm).

These procedures applies for all the following described brake systems.

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IPS brake (made by CBI), 1-piston floating caliper brake (model ranges: 1-Series, 3-Series, 4-Series, X3) 

Clean contact surface (1) of brake piston with brake cleaner and apply a thin coating of brake pad paste.

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Clean contact surfaces (1) of T-heads/brake caliper housing with brake cleaner and apply a thin coating of brake pad paste.

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Clean contact surface (1) of brake caliper with brake cleaner and apply a thin coating of brake pad paste.

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So as not to damage the surface coating, if possible do not mechanically clean  the guide surfaces (1) for the brake pads on the brake caliper mounting bracket. Clean guide surfaces (1 and 2) with brake cleaner and apply a thin coating of brake pad paste.

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So as not to damage the surface coating, if possible do not mechanically clean  the guide surfaces (1 and 2) for the brake pads on the brake caliper mounting bracket. Clean guide surfaces (1 and 2) with brake cleaner and apply a thin coating of brake pad paste.

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Apply a thin coating of brake pad paste to T-head of inner brake pad in area (1) and (2).

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Apply a thin coating of brake pad paste to T-head of outer brake pad in area (1) and (2).

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FN brake (made by Continental Teves), 1-piston floating caliper brake (model ranges: 5-Series, 6-Series, 7-Series, 8-Series, X1, X3, X5, Z4, Rolls-Royce) 

Clean contact surface (1) of brake piston with brake cleaner and apply a thin coating of brake pad paste.

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Clean contact surfaces (1) of T-heads/brake caliper housing with brake cleaner and apply a thin coating of brake pad paste.

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Clean contact surface (1) of brake caliper with brake cleaner and apply a thin coating of brake pad paste.

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So as not to damage the surface coating, if possible do not mechanically clean  the guide surfaces (1) for the brake pads on the brake caliper mounting bracket. Clean guide surfaces (1) with brake cleaner and apply a thin coating of brake pad paste.

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So as not to damage the surface coating, if possible do not mechanically clean  the guide surfaces (1 and 2) for the brake pads on the brake caliper mounting bracket. Clean guide surfaces (1 and 2) with brake cleaner and apply a thin coating of brake pad paste.

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Lightly coat the T-head of the inner brake pad with brake pad paste in area (1 and 2).

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Lightly coat the T-head of the outer brake pad with brake pad paste in area (1 and 2).

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FN brake (made by Continental Teves), 2-piston floating caliper brake (model ranges: 5-Series, 6-Series, 7-Series, 8-Series, X5, Rolls-Royce) 

Clean contact surface (2) of brake piston with brake cleaner and apply a thin coating of brake pad paste.

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Clean contact surfaces (1) of T-heads/brake caliper housing with brake cleaner and apply a thin coating of brake pad paste.

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Clean contact surface (1) and brake caliper with brake cleaner and apply a thin coating of brake pad paste.

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So as not to damage the surface coating, if possible do not mechanically clean  the guide surfaces (1 and 2) for the brake pads on the brake caliper mounting bracket. Clean guide surfaces (1 and 2) with brake cleaner and apply a thin coating of brake pad paste.

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So as not to damage the surface coating, if possible do not mechanically clean  the guide surfaces (1 and 2) for the brake pads on the brake caliper mounting bracket. Clean guide surfaces (1 and 2) with brake cleaner and apply a thin coating of brake pad paste.

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Lightly coat the T-head of the inner brake pad with brake pad paste in area (1 and 2).

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Lightly coat the T-head of the outer brake pad with brake pad paste in area (1 and 2).

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Collette brake (made by TRW), 1-piston brake caliper (model ranges: MINI, 1-Series, 5-Series, 6-Series, Z4) 

Clean contact surface (1) of brake piston with brake cleaner and apply a thin coating of brake pad paste.

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Clean contact surface (1) of brake caliper with brake cleaner and apply a thin coating of brake pad paste.

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So as not to damage the surface coating, if possible do not mechanically clean  the guide surface (1) for the brake pads on the brake caliper mounting bracket. Clean guide surface (1) with brake cleaner and apply a thin coating of brake pad paste.

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Apply a thin coating of brake pad paste to both sides of T-head of brake pad in area (1).

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P 4.40 brake (made by Brembo), 4-piston fixed caliper brake (model ranges: MINI, 1-Series, 3-Series, 4-Series, 5-Series, 6-Series, 7-Series, 8-Series, X5, Rolls-Royce) 

Clean contact surface (1) of brake piston with brake cleaner and apply a thin coating of brake pad paste.

So as not to damage the surface coating, if possible do not mechanically clean  the guide surfaces (2) for the brake pads on the brake caliper mounting bracket. Clean guide surface (2) with brake cleaner and apply a thin coating of brake pad paste.

Clean both inner and outer guide surfaces (2) and apply a thin coating of brake pad paste.

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Lightly coat both sides of the contact surface in area (1 and 2) with brake pad paste.

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Lightly coat the brake pad contact surface on both sides in area (1) with brake pad paste.

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P 4.40 brake (made by Brembo), 2-piston fixed caliper brake (model ranges: 1 Series, 2 Series, 3 Series; does not apply to M2 F87) 

Clean contact surface (1) of brake piston with brake cleaner and apply a thin coating of brake pad paste.

So as not to damage the surface coating, if possible do not mechanically clean  the guide surfaces (2) for the brake pads on the brake caliper mounting bracket. Clean guide surface (2) with brake cleaner and apply a thin coating of brake pad paste.

Clean both inner and outer guide surfaces (2) and apply a thin coating of brake pad paste.

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Lightly coat both sides of the contact surface in area (1 and 2) with brake pad paste.

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Lightly coat the brake pad contact surface on both sides in area (1) with brake pad paste.

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Brake (made by Brembo), 4-piston fixed caliper brake (model ranges: MINI F5x sport brake) 

Check dust boot (1) for damage and replace if necessary.

Clean brake caliper compartments (2) and apply a thin coating of brake pad paste.

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Lightly coat the brake pad contact surface on both sides in area (1) with brake pad paste.

Do not grease the brake lining backplate and thoroughly clean it with brake cleaner! 

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Only use new claw plates! 

Slightly raise the protective film (1) at a place.

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Insert the claw plates (1) into the brake pistons.

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Detach the protective film (1) with long-nose pliers (2).

IMPORTANT: The bonding surface of the claw plates must not be taped!
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Install the brake caliper (1) in arrow direction.

Parts:  Replace screws (2).

Insert screws (2) and tighten.

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Install the brake pad (1).

IMPORTANT: The brake pads must not tap the bonding surface of the claw plates when inserting!

Apply the brake pads to the brake disc and insert.

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In order to ensure a complete bonding of the claw plates with the brake pads, the following instruction must be strictly adhered to: 

Strongly press the brake pedal and hold it for at least 1 min!

Brake (made by Continental), 4-piston fixed caliper brake (model ranges: 7-Series (G11, G12) 

Clean the contact surface (1) of the brake piston (4 pieces) with brake cleaner.

Check the dust boots (2) and replace as necessary.

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Always replace retaining plates 1!

Mount retaining plate 1.

It is paramount that the slide panels are correctly positioned in the guides!

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So as not to damage the surface coating, if possible do not mechanically clean the guide surfaces for the brake pads on the brake caliper mounting bracket.

Apply a thin layer of brake pad paste to the surfaces of the sliding plates (1).

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Brake (made by Brembo), 4-piston fixed caliper brake (model ranges: 7-Series (G11, G12) 

Clean the contact surface (1) of the brake piston (4 pieces) with brake cleaner.

Adhesive residues must be completely removed.

Check the dust boots (2) and replace as necessary.

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To prevent damage to the surface coating, do not clean the guide surfaces (1) for the brake pads on the brake caliper mechanically, if possible.

Clean guide surfaces (1) with brake cleaner and apply a thin coating of brake pad paste.

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Remove the protective film of the adhesive layer (1) from the brake pads.

Do not touch the adhesive layer!

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Insert brake pads into the brake caliper, making sure the adhesive layer does not come in contact with the brake pistons.

Fit retaining clip (1).

Drive in the locking pins (2) in the direction of the arrow.

Important: 

After the brake pads have been installed they must immediately be bonded to the brake pistons:

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