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

Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
BMW 5 Saloon (E39) 520 i, BMW 5 Saloon (E39) 525 tds, BMW 5 Saloon (E39) 523 i, BMW 5 Saloon (E39) 528 i, BMW 5 Saloon (E39) 540 i, BMW 5 Saloon (E39) 535 i, BMW 5 Saloon (E39) 525 td, BMW 5 Saloon (E39) 530 d, BMW 5 Saloon (E39) 535 i, BMW 5 Saloon (E39) 520 i, BMW 5 Saloon (E39) 520 d, BMW 5 Saloon (E39) 525 d, BMW 5 Saloon (E39) 530 d, BMW 5 Saloon (E39) 525 i, BMW 5 Saloon (E39) 520 i … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Replacement: brake caliper – BMW E39. List of the tools you'll need:

                      Wire brush
                    
                      WD-40 spray
                    
                      Brake cleaner
                    
                      Copper grease
                    
                      Brake caliper guide pins grease
                    
                      HEX bit no.H7.
                    
                      Flare nut spanner №10
                    
                      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 E39. AUTODOC experts recommend:

The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right brake calipers on the same axle.
All work should be done with the engine stopped.

Replacement: brake caliper – BMW E39. Take the following steps:

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 rear 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 E39
Step 6

Remove the wheel.
Step 7

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

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

Replacement: brake caliper – BMW E39. AUTODOC recommends:
After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 9

Clamp the brake hose off using a brake hose clamp.
Step 10

Loosen the brake hose fastening. Use a flare nut spanner #14.
Step 11

Remove the dust boot caps of the brake caliper guide pins. Use a flat screwdriver.
Step 12

Spread the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
Step 13

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

Step 14

Unscrew the brake caliper fastening. Use HEX No.H7. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 15

Remove the guide pins from the brake caliper.
Step 16

Remove the brake caliper.

Replacement: brake caliper – BMW E39. 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.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: brake caliper – BMW E39. 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 22 Nm torque.
Step 23

Remove the brake hose clamp.
Step 24

Install the brake pads.

Replacement: brake caliper – BMW E39. AUTODOC experts recommend:
If going to use the old brake pads, clean them.
Step 25

Install the brake caliper and fix it.
Step 26

Clean the brake caliper guide pins.

Step 27

Treat the brake caliper guide pins. Use the brake caliper guide pin grease.

AUTODOC recommends:
If no new guide pins were supplied in a kit with the new brake calipers, use the old pins.
Step 28

Screw in the guide pins.
Step 29

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

Install the dust boot caps of the brake caliper guide pins.
Step 31

Install the brake caliper retaining spring. Use a flat screwdriver.
Step 32

Connect the brake bleeder kit to the brake bleeder screw.

Step 33

Undo the brake bleeder screw. Use a flare nut spanner #10.
Step 34

Bleed the brake caliper system. Without starting the engine, press the brake pedal several times until you feel significant resistance.
Step 35

Tighten the brake caliper bleed screw. Use a flare nut spanner #10. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 11 Nm torque.
Step 36

Disconnect the brake bleeder kit.

Step 37

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

Replacement: brake caliper – BMW E39. Tip:
After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 38

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 39

Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: brake caliper – BMW E39. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 40

Install the wheel.

Replacement: brake caliper – BMW E39. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when screwing in the fastening bolts.
Step 41

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 42

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 43

Remove the jacks and chocks.

Replacement: brake caliper – BMW E39. AUTODOC recommends:
Check the brake fluid level in the expansion tank and refill if necessary.
Step 44

Tighten the brake fluid reservoir cap. Close the hood.

AUTODOC recommends:
BMW E39 – Press the brake pedal several times with the engine shut down until you feel the resistance built up.

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