Recommended replacement interval for the part category Brake Disc : 50000 km

Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
BMW X3 (E83) 2.5 i

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change front brake discs on BMW X3 E83 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

Replacement: brake discs – BMW X3 E83. List of the tools you'll need:

                        Wire brush
                      
                        Nylon cleaning brush
                      
                        WD-40 spray
                      
                        Brake cleaner 
                      
                        Copper grease 
                      
                        Torque wrench
                      
                        Drive socket # 16
                      
                        HEX bit No.H6
                      
                        HEX bit No.H7
                      
                        Wheel impact socket #17
                      
                        Brake caliper wind back tool
                      
                        Ratchet wrench
                      
                        Tap wrench
                      
                        Rubber mallet
                      
                        Impact screwdriver
                      
                        Crow bar
                      
                        Wheel chock

All the parts you need to replace – Brake Discs for X3 (E83) and other BMW models

BMW X3 (E83) 2.5 i

Replacement: brake discs – BMW X3 E83. Tip from AUTODOC:

Replace the brake disks on the car BMW X3 E83 in complete set for each axis. Regardless of the state of components. This will ensure even braking.
The replacement procedure is identical for both brake disks on the same axle.
When changing the brake discs, always replace the brake pads.
Please note: all work on the car – BMW X3 E83 – should be done with the engine switched off.

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.

AUTODOC recommends:

Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. BMW X3 E83
Step 6

Remove the wheel.
Step 7

Remove the dust boot caps of the brake caliper guide pins. Use a crowbar.
Step 8

Unscrew the brake caliper fastening.Use HEX No.H7.Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 9

Spread the brake pads.Use a crowbar.
Step 10

Detach the brake caliper retaining spring.Use a crowbar.
Step 11

Remove the brake caliper.

Replacement: brake discs – BMW X3 E83. Professionals recommend:

Tie the caliper to the suspension or to the body with a wire without disconnecting from the brake hose to prevent depressurization of the brake system.Make sure that the brake caliper is not hanging on the brake hose.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. Check the brake caliper bracket, brake caliper guide pins and boots. Clean them. Replace, if necessary.
Step 12

Remove the brake pads.
Step 13

Clean the brake caliper bracket fasteners. Use a wire brush.Use WD-40 spray.
Step 14

Unscrew the caliper bracket fastening.Use a drive socket #16.Use a ratchet wrench.Use a tap wrench.
Step 15

Remove the caliper bracket.
Step 16

Clean the brake disc fasteners.Use a wire brush.Use WD-40 spray.
Step 17

Unscrew the brake disc fastening.Use HEX No.H6.Use an impact screwdriver.Use a rubber mallet.
Step 18

Remove the brake disc.
Step 19

Clean the hub.Use a wire brush.Treat the contacting surface.Use copper grease.
Step 20

Remove anti-corrosion grease from the new brake disk.Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:

Replacement: brake discs – BMW X3 E83. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 21

Install the brake disc.
Step 22

Tighten the brake disc fastening.Use HEX No.H6.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 7 Nm torque.
Step 23

Clean the brake caliper bracket from dirt and dust.Use a wire brush.Use a brake cleaner.

Replacement: brake discs – BMW X3 E83. Tip from AUTODOC:

After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 24

Install the brake caliper bracket.
Step 25

Tighten the brake caliper bracket.Use a drive socket #16.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 80 Nm torque.
Step 26

Treat the brake caliper piston.Use a nylon cleaning brush.Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:

Replacement: brake discs – BMW X3 E83. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 27

Press in the brake caliper piston.Use brake caliper wind back tool.
Step 28

Install the brake pads.
Step 29

Install the brake caliper and fix it.
Step 30

Install the brake caliper retaining spring.
Step 31

Tighten the brake caliper fasteners.Use HEX No.H7.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 35 Nm torque.
Step 32

Install the dust boot caps of the brake caliper guide pins.
Step 33

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 34

Clean the brake disk surface.Use a brake cleaner.

Replacement: brake discs – BMW X3 E83. AUTODOC recommends:

After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 35

Install the wheel.

AUTODOC recommends:

Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts on the car. BMW X3 E83
Step 36

Screw in the wheel bolts.Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 37

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 120 Nm torque.
Step 38

Remove the jacks and chocks.

Replacement: brake discs – BMW X3 E83. AUTODOC recommends:

Without starting the engine, press the brake pedal several times until you feel significant resistance.Check the brake fluid level in the expansion tank and refill if necessary.
Step 39

Tighten the brake fluid reservoir cap. Close the hood.

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