2.Secure the wheels with chocks.
5.Unscrew the wheel bolts.
7.Remove the dust boot caps of the brake caliper guide pins. Use a crowbar.8.Spread the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
9.Unscrew the brake caliper fastening. Use HEX No.H7. Use a ratchet wrench.
10.Detach the brake caliper retaining spring. Use a crowbar.
11.Remove the brake caliper.
Replacement: brake pads -BMW E46 touring. AUTODOC experts 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. https://www.heavydutydiag.com/product/05-2022-bmw-rheingold-ista-4-35-20-ista-p3-70-with-psd2data-fulldownload-service/ 12.Remove the brake pads. Use a crowbar. Replacement:brake pads -BMW E46 touring.Tip: ·Measure the brake disc thickness.Upon reaching the wear limit the part must be replaced. 13.Disconnect the brake pads wear sensor. Use a crowbar.14.Clean the brake caliper bracket from dirt and dust. Use a wire brush. Use a brake cleaner
Please note!
· Some cars are not equipped with the brake pad wear sensor.
15.Treat the brake caliper piston. Use a brake cleaner.
Replacement: brake pads -BMW E46 touring. Tip:
· After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
16.Press in the brake caliper piston. Use brake caliper wind back tool.
18.Install new brake pads.
Replacement:brake pads -BMW E46 touring.AUTODOC recommends: ·Make sure the pads are installed with linings facing the disc. 19.Clean the brake caliper guide pins. Use a wire brush.20.Connect the brake pads wear sensor. Use a crowbar.
22.Install the dust boot caps of the brake caliper guide pins.
23.Install the brake caliper retaining spring
24.Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.
25.Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
26.Install the wheel.
27.Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
28.Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 120 Nm
torque.
29.Remove the jacks and chocks
30.Tighten the brake fluid reservoir capAUTODOC recommends: ·BMW E46 touring-Press the brake pedal several times with the engine shut down until you feel the resistance built up.