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2009 BMW 535xi 4D Sedan, Automatic
Section 2558 (Brakes - Repair - E90)
2009 BMW 535xi 4D Sedan, AutomaticSECTION Section 2558 (Brakes - Repair - E90)
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- Brake Testing And Bleeding
- 34 00 050 Bleeding brake system with DSC
- 34 00... Checking brake discs
- 34 00 009 Checking brakes on test stand
- 34 00 513 Checking parking brake setting (vehicle check for service)
- 34 00 010 Checking thickness of brake pad
- 34 00... General Information
- 34 00... General information on breaking in new brake discs/brake pads
- 34 00 012 Parking brake function check
- 34 00 025 Replacing fluid in brake system
- 00 Safety information for working on vehicles with automatic engine start-stop function (MSA)
- Front Brakes
- 34 00... Checking brake discs
- 34 11 552 Overhauling left or right front brake caliper (brake caliper removed)
- 34 21 812 Overhauling left or right rear brake caliper (brake caliper removed)
- 34 11... Overview of front brakes
- 34 11 250 Removing and installing/replacing a brake carrier/brake guard plate at front
- 34 11 020 Removing and installing or replacing front left or right brake caliper (Teves)
- 34 11 220 Removing and installing/replacing both front brake discs
- 34 11 000 Removing and installing/replacing brake pads on both disc brakes (6 pistons Brembo)
- 34 11 000 Removing and installing/replacing brake pads on both front disc brakes (M3)
- 34 11 519 Removing and installing/replacing left or right front brake caliper
- Rear Brakes
- 34 00... Checking brake discs
- 34 21 812 Overhauling left or right rear brake caliper (brake caliper removed)
- 34 21... Overview of rear brake
- 34 21 320 Removing and installing or replacing both rear brake discs
- 34 21 200 Removing and installing or replacing brake pads on both rear disc brakes (TRW floating caliper)
- 34 21 200 Removing and installing or replacing brake pads on both rear disc brakes (Teves floating caliper)
- 34 21 745 Removing and installing or replacing rear left or right brake caliper (Teves)
- 34 21 173 Replacing rear left (or right) brake carrier
- Master Brake Cylinder
- Brake Lines
- Brake Booster
- Electrical Components/Wear Indicator
- Parking Brake
- 34 10 014 Adjusting handbrake
- 34 00... General information on braking in new brake discs/brake pads
- 34 41... Overview of handbrake
- 34 41 000 Removing and installing/replacing handbrake lever
- 34 41 120 Removing and installing or replacing both handbrake Bowden cables
- 34 41... Removing and installing or replacing gaiter for handbrake lever
- 34 41 140 Removing and installing or replacing guide tube for handbrake cables
- 34 41 220 Removing and installing/renewing all parking brake shoes
- 34 41 250 Removing and installing/replacing expander for parking brake shoes
- 34 41 071 Replacing handle for handbrake lever
- Mechanical/Hydraulic Components
- Electronic Components
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.