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34 11 Front Brake

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 BMW 135i, 2009 BMW 135i, and 2008 BMW 135i. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
FRONT BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS

Attention!
New brake pads may only be installed if the brake disc thickness is greater than or equal to the minimum brake disc thickness (MIN TH) (not including M vehicles).
In case of M vehicle and perforated brake discs new brake pads may only be installed if the brake disc thickness is greater than the minimum brake disc thickness (MIN TH).
Minimum brake disc thickness during general inspection (GI):
Nominal size thickness minus 2.4 mm
(Not applicable to perforated brake discs and M vehicles)
M vehicles and perforated brake discs:
Nominal size thickness minus 1.6 mm
Depending on:
  • Engine type
  • Transmission version
  • Equipment specification (e.g. maximum load increase, chassis official-use, national version, etc.)

different brake discs can be fitted
The brake discs must always be assigned by way of the relevant vehicle identification number and the Electronic Parts Catalogue (ETK)!
Different thicknesses on brake linings Max. mm 0.01
Max. machining limit per friction ring side (M vehicles and perforated brake discs must not be machined).
Brake disc minimum thickness (MIN TH) must not be undershot.
mm 0.8
Nominal size (diameter x thickness) mm 338x26
Brake disc minimum thickness (MIN TH) stamped on brake disc body mm 24.4
Nominal size (diameter x thickness) mm 330x24
Nominal size (diameter x thickness) mm 300x24
Brake disc minimum thickness (MIN TH) stamped on brake disc body mm 22.4
Wear warning from residual lining thickness mm 3.7