Recommended replacement interval for the part category Brake caliper : 100000 km

Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
BMW X5 (E53) 3.0d, BMW X5 (E53) 3.0i, BMW X5 (E53) 4.4i, BMW X5 (E53) 3.0d, BMW X5 (E53) 3.0d … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change front brake caliper BMW X5 E53 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC

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Brake caliper

Replacement: brake caliper – BMW X5 E53. Tools you need:

                      Wire brush
                    
                      WD-40 spray
                    
                      Brake cleaner
                    
                      Brake caliper guide pins grease
                    
                      Copper grease
                    
                      HEX bit no.H7.
                    
                      Flare nut spanner №11
                    
                      Flare nut spanner №14
                    
                      Wheel impact socket #17
                    
                      Ratchet wrench
                    
                      Torque wrench
                    
                      Crow bar
                    
                      Flat Screwdriver
                    
                      Brake hose clip
                    
                      Brake bleeder kit
                    
                      Wheel chock

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Replacement: brake caliper – BMW X5 E53. AUTODOC experts recommend:

The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right brake calipers on the same axle.
Warning! Shut down the engine before starting any work – BMW X5 E53.

Carry out replacement in the following order:

Step 1

Open the bonnet. Unscrew the brake fluid reservoir cap.
Step 2

Secure the wheels with chocks.
Step 3

Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.

Step 4

Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
Step 5

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

Replacement: brake caliper – BMW X5 E53. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
Step 6

Remove the wheel.
Step 7

Detach the brake caliper retaining spring. Use a flat screwdriver.
Step 8

Remove the dust boot caps of the brake caliper guide pins. Use a flat screwdriver.
Step 9

Clean the area where the brake hose is connected to the caliper, and the guide pins area. Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: brake caliper – BMW X5 E53. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 10

Clamp the brake hose off using a brake hose clamp.
Step 11

Loosen the brake hose fastening. Use a flare nut spanner #14.
Step 12

Clean the brake caliper fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.

Step 13.1

Unscrew the brake caliper fastening.

Step 13.2

Use HEX No.H7. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 14

Remove the guide pins from the brake caliper.

Step 15

Spread the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
Step 16

Remove the brake caliper.

Replacement: brake caliper – BMW X5 E53. Professionals recommend:
When replacing the brake caliper, it is recommended to check the brake hose for damages and, if necessary, to replace it with a new one.When replacing a brake caliper it is recommended to replace brake pads, check the state of the brake discs and replace them with new ones if necessary.Check the brake caliper bracket, brake caliper guide pins and boots. Clean them. Replace, if necessary.Don't press the brake pedal after the brake caliper has been removed. As a result, the piston can fall out from the brake cylinder, and brake fluid leakage and depressurization of the system may occur.
Step 17

Remove the brake pads.
Step 18

Unscrew the brake hose from the brake caliper. Use a flare nut spanner #14.
Step 19

Disconnect the brake hose.

Step 20

Treat the brake hose. Use a brake cleaner.

Replacement: brake caliper – BMW X5 E53. AUTODOC recommends:
After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 21

Install and fix the brake hose into a new caliper.
Step 22

Tighten the fastener connecting the brake pipe to the brake caliper. Use a flare nut spanner #14. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 18 Nm torque.
Step 23

Remove the brake hose clamp.

Step 24

Clean the brake caliper surface.

Step 25

Install the brake pads.

Replacement: brake caliper – BMW X5 E53. Tip from AUTODOC:
If going to use the old brake pads, clean them.
Step 26

Install the brake caliper and fix it.
Step 27

Clean the brake caliper guide pins.

Step 28

Lubricate guide pins with special brake grease.

Replacement: brake caliper – BMW X5 E53. Tip:
If no new guide pins were supplied in a kit with the new brake calipers, use the old pins.
Step 29

Screw in the guide pins.

Step 30

Tighten the brake caliper fasteners. Use HEX No.H7. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 30 Nm torque.
Step 31

Install the dust boot caps of the brake caliper guide pins.
Step 32

Install the brake caliper retaining spring. Use a flat screwdriver.
Step 33

Connect the brake bleeder kit to the brake bleeder screw.

Step 34

Undo the brake bleeder screw. Use a flare nut spanner #11.
Step 35

Bleed the brake caliper system.
Step 36

Without starting the engine, press the brake pedal several times until you feel significant resistance.
Step 37

Tighten the brake caliper bleed screw. Use a flare nut spanner #11. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 13 Nm torque.
Step 38

Disconnect the brake bleeder kit.

Step 39

Clean dirt from the brake hose bolt. Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: brake caliper – BMW X5 E53. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 40

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 41

Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.

Replacement: brake caliper – BMW X5 E53. AUTODOC recommends:
After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 42

Install the wheel.

AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts. BMW X5 E53
Step 43

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 44

Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 140 nm torque.
Step 45

Remove the jacks and chocks.

AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Replacement: brake caliper – BMW X5 E53. Check the brake fluid level in the reservoir and top up if necessary.
Step 46

Tighten the brake fluid reservoir cap. Close the hood.

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