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Brakes - Technical Data - e90 BMW M3 E90

34 11 Front Brake E90

IMPORTANT: New brake pads may only be fitted 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 liningsMax. mm0.01
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.Mm0.8
Nominal size (diameter x thickness)Mm360x30
Nominal size (diameter x thickness)Mm348x30
Brake disk minimum thickness (MIN TH) stamped on brake disk bodyMm28.4
Nominal size (diameter x thickness)Mm338x26
Brake disk minimum thickness (MIN TH) stamped on brake disk bodyMm24.4
Nominal size (diameter x thickness)Mm330x24
Nominal size (diameter x thickness)Mm312x24
Nominal size (diameter x thickness)Mm300x24
Brake disk minimum thickness (MIN TH) stamped on brake disk bodyMm22.4
Nominal size (diameter x thickness)Mm292x22
Brake disk minimum thickness (MIN TH) stamped on brake disk bodyMm20.4
Wear warning from residual lining thicknessMm3.7
IMPORTANT
New brake pads may only be fitted 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)!

FRONT BRAKE SPECIFICATION

34 41 Parking Brake E90

Handbrake drum diameter Models: 316i; 318i; 318d; 320i; 320d; 323i; 325i; 325d; 328iMm160
Handbrake drum diameter Models: 320xd; 320si; 325xi; 328xi; 330i; 330xi; 330d; 330xd; 335i; 335xi; 335d; M3Mm180
Handbrake drum diameter Models: 316i; 318d; 318i; 320i; 320d; 320xd; 323i; 325i; 325d; 328i; 328xi; 330i; 330d; 330xi; 330xd; 335d; 335i; 335xiMm
Surface roughness of braking surfaces (precision-turned)Ra μ0.5... 3.5
Minimum lining thicknessMm1.5

PARKING BRAKE SPECIFICATION

34 21 Rear Brake Discs E90

IMPORTANT: New brake pads may only be fitted 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 liningsMax. mm0.01
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.Mm0.8
Nominal size (diameter x thickness)Mm350x24
Brake disk minimum thickness (MIN TH) stamped on brake disk bodyMm22.4
Nominal size (diameter x thickness)Mm336x22
Nominal size (diameter x thickness)Mm324x22
Brake disk minimum thickness (MIN TH) stamped on brake disk bodyMm20.4
Nominal size (diameter x thickness)Mm300x20
Brake disk minimum thickness (MIN TH) stamped on brake disk bodyMm18.4
Nominal size (diameter x thickness)Mm296x10
Brake disk minimum thickness (MIN TH) stamped on brake disk bodyMm8.4
Wear warning from residual lining thicknessMm3.7
IMPORTANT
New brake pads may only be fitted 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)!

REAR BRAKE DISCS SPECIFICATION

34 00 Testing and bleeding brakes E90

Brake fluid: refer to Operating Fluids
Leak test with engine stopped: if applicable discharge vacuum reservoir by operating brake pedal firmly about 10 times
Approx. force on pedalApprox. N500
Equals approx. line pressureApprox. bar34
Max. pressure drop within 2 min.%8
Brake booster function test (with engine running)70 - 100
Approx. force on pedalApprox. N200
Line pressureBar

TESTING AND BLEEDING BRAKES SPECIFICATION