Recommended replacement interval for the part category Brake pad set : 30000 km

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Brake pad set

Step 1

Open the bonnet.

Step 2

Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.

Step 3

Detach the air duct from the cabin filter housing.
Step 4

Release the cabin filter cover clips.
Step 5

Remove the cabin filter housing cover.
Step 6

Remove the cabin filter housing seal.
Step 7

Remove the cabin air filter housing.
Step 8

Unscrew the brake fluid reservoir cap.
Step 9

Secure the wheels with chocks.
Step 10

Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 11

Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.

Step 12

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

Replacement: brake pads – BMW 5 Touring (E39). Tip:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
Step 13

Remove the wheel.
Step 14

Disconnect the brake pads wear sensor. Use a crowbar.

Please note!
Some cars are not equipped with the brake pad wear sensor.
Step 15

Remove the dust boot caps of the brake caliper guide pins. Use a crowbar.
Step 16

Unscrew the brake caliper fastening. Use HEX No.H7. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 17

Spread the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
Step 18

Detach the brake caliper retaining spring. Use a crowbar.
Step 19

Remove the brake caliper.

Replacement: brake pads – BMW 5 Touring (E39). AUTODOC recommends:
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 20

Remove the brake pads.

AUTODOC recommends:
Measure the brake disc thickness. Upon reaching the wear limit the part must be replaced.
Step 21

Treat the brake caliper piston. Use a brake cleaner.

Replacement: brake pads – BMW 5 Touring (E39). Tip from AUTODOC:
After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 22

Press in the brake caliper piston. Use brake caliper wind back tool.
Step 23

Clean the brake caliper bracket from dirt and dust. Use a wire brush. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 24

Treat the brake pads in the area where their surface comes into contact with the brake caliper bracket. Use anti-squeal paste.

AUTODOC recommends:
Make sure the disc surface is clean before installing the pads.
Step 25

Install new brake pads.

AUTODOC recommends:
Make sure the pads are installed with linings facing the disc.
Step 26

Install the brake caliper and fix it. Use HEX No.H7. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 30 Nm torque.
Step 27

Install the dust boot caps of the brake caliper guide pins.
Step 28

Connect the brake pads wear sensor.
Step 29

Install the brake caliper retaining spring.
Step 30

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 31

Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: brake pads – BMW 5 Touring (E39). After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.

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