34 00... Checking brake discs

Special tools required: 

• 34 1 280

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove WHEELS .

Checking thickness difference:

• Measure thickness difference within brake surfaces at 8 point (spread over the circumference) with a micrometer gauge
• Compare measurement result with setpoint value. See FRONT BRAKE or REAR BRAKE .
  Fig 1: Checking Brake Discs Thickness

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Check minimum brake disc thickness:

• Position special tool 34 1 280 at three measuring points in area (1) and measure.
• Compare measurement result and lowest value with setpoint value. See FRONT BRAKE or REAR BRAKE .
  Fig 2: Checking Minimum Brake Disc Thickness

  Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.