2001 BMW 3 Series Sedan Fourth generation Brake System Specifications

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Condition Value
expand_moreFront axle brake disc diameter
expand_more318 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 141 HP engine (2001.9–2005.2)
With increased useful load 11.81 in
Otherwise 11.26 in
320 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP engine (2001.9–2005.2) 11.81 in
expand_more320 i with gasoline straight-6 2.2 L 168 HP engine (2000.9–2005.2)
With increased useful load 11.81 in
Otherwise 11.26 in
expand_more325 i with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 189 HP engine (2000.9–2005.2)
With increased useful load 1.07 ft
Otherwise 11.81 in
330 d with diesel straight-6 2.9 L 181 HP engine (1999.10–2005.2) 1.07 ft
330 i with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 228 HP engine (2000.6–2005.2) 1.07 ft
330 xd with diesel straight-6 2.9 L 181 HP engine (2000.6–2005.2) 1.07 ft
330 xi with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 228 HP engine (2000.6–2005.2) 1.07 ft
All other modifications 11.26 in
expand_moreFront axle brake disc thickness
expand_more325 i with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 189 HP engine (2000.9–2005.2)
With increased useful load 0.98 in
Otherwise 0.87 in
330 d with diesel straight-6 2.9 L 181 HP engine (1999.10–2005.2) 0.98 in
330 i with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 228 HP engine (2000.6–2005.2) 0.98 in
330 xd with diesel straight-6 2.9 L 181 HP engine (2000.6–2005.2) 0.98 in
330 xi with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 228 HP engine (2000.6–2005.2) 0.98 in
All other modifications 0.87 in
expand_moreFront axle brake disc minimal thickness
expand_more325 i with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 189 HP engine (2000.9–2005.2)
With increased useful load 0.92 in
Otherwise 0.8 in
330 d with diesel straight-6 2.9 L 181 HP engine (1999.10–2005.2) 0.92 in
330 i with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 228 HP engine (2000.6–2005.2) 0.92 in
330 xd with diesel straight-6 2.9 L 181 HP engine (2000.6–2005.2) 0.92 in
330 xi with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 228 HP engine (2000.6–2005.2) 0.92 in
All other modifications 0.8 in
expand_moreFront axle brake lining minimal thickness
Without backing plate 0.12 in
expand_moreRear axle brake disc diameter
318 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 114 HP engine (2001.9–2003.3) 10.87 in
expand_more318 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 141 HP engine (2001.9–2005.2)
With increased useful load 11.57 in
Otherwise 10.87 in
320 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 134 HP engine (1998.4–2001.9) 10.87 in
320 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP engine (2001.9–2005.2) 11.57 in
expand_more320 i with gasoline straight-6 2.2 L 168 HP engine (2000.9–2005.2)
With increased useful load 11.57 in
Otherwise 10.87 in
expand_more325 i with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 189 HP engine (2000.9–2005.2)
Safety vehicle 1.05 ft
Otherwise 11.57 in
expand_more325 xi with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 189 HP engine (2000.9–2005.2)
With increased useful load 1.05 ft
Otherwise 11.57 in
330 d with diesel straight-6 2.9 L 181 HP engine (1999.10–2005.2) 1.05 ft
330 i with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 228 HP engine (2000.6–2005.2) 1.05 ft
330 xd with diesel straight-6 2.9 L 181 HP engine (2000.6–2005.2) 1.05 ft
330 xi with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 228 HP engine (2000.6–2005.2) 1.05 ft
expand_moreAll other modifications
With increased useful load 10.87 in
Otherwise 11.02 in
expand_moreRear axle brake disc thickness
318 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 114 HP engine (2001.9–2003.3) 0.75 in
318 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 141 HP at 6200 RPM, 200 N⋅m at 3600 RPM engine (2001.9–2005.2) 0.75 in
318 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 141 HP engine (2001.9–2005.2) 0.75 in
expand_more320 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 134 HP engine (1998.4–2001.9)
Internally ventilated brake discs 0.75 in
320 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP engine (2001.9–2005.2) 0.75 in
expand_more320 i with gasoline straight-6 2.2 L 168 HP engine (2000.9–2005.2)
Internally ventilated brake discs 0.75 in
expand_more325 i with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 189 HP engine (2000.9–2005.2)
Internally ventilated brake discs 0.75 in
With increased useful load 0.87 in
330 d with diesel straight-6 2.9 L 181 HP engine (1999.10–2005.2) 0.87 in
330 i with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 228 HP engine (2000.6–2005.2) 0.87 in
330 xd with diesel straight-6 2.9 L 181 HP engine (2000.6–2005.2) 0.87 in
330 xi with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 228 HP engine (2000.6–2005.2) 0.87 in
expand_moreAll other modifications
Internally ventilated brake discs 0.75 in
Otherwise 0.39 in
expand_moreRear axle minimal brake disc thickness
318 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 114 HP engine (2001.9–2003.3) 0.69 in
318 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 141 HP at 6200 RPM, 200 N⋅m at 3600 RPM engine (2001.9–2005.2) 0.69 in
318 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 141 HP engine (2001.9–2005.2) 0.69 in
320 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 134 HP engine (1998.4–2001.9) 0.69 in
320 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP engine (2001.9–2005.2) 0.69 in
expand_more320 i with gasoline straight-6 2.2 L 168 HP engine (2000.9–2005.2)
Internally ventilated brake discs 0.72 in
expand_more325 i with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 189 HP engine (2000.9–2005.2)
Internally ventilated brake discs 0.69 in
With increased useful load 0.8 in
330 d with diesel straight-6 2.9 L 181 HP engine (1999.10–2005.2) 0.8 in
330 i with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 228 HP engine (2000.6–2005.2) 0.8 in
330 xd with diesel straight-6 2.9 L 181 HP engine (2000.6–2005.2) 0.8 in
330 xi with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 228 HP engine (2000.6–2005.2) 0.8 in
expand_moreAll other modifications
Internally ventilated brake discs 0.69 in
Otherwise 0.33 in
expand_moreRear axle brake drum diameter
Parking brake 6.3 in
expand_moreRear axle minimal brake lining thickness
expand_moreParking brake
Without backing plate 0.059 in
expand_moreService brake
Without backing plate 0.12 in

Brake system is the most important system in your 2001 3 Series Sedan. Check pads and disks from time to time and replace them as they worn below minimum thickness allowed by BMW.

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2001 BMW 3 Series Sedan user's manual. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.

Before doing any DIY service please check your insurance policy and BMW warranty policy for your region. In some regions DIY service may invalidate your warranty.

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Conquer your fears and never give up!

DIY car service is not as difficult as it looks like and it might save you thousands of dollars per year. It might be even fun and a good thing to do with your kids on a weekend to teach them how basic machinery works. It's really hard to screw something up and damage your car permanently if you use right tools, follow BMW 3 Series Sedan service manual and use right parts and fluids in prescribed amounts. Even modern cars stuffed with electronics can be serviced in your garage or even in your driveway. Changing engine oil, brake fluid, ATF, replacing brake pads, and etc. It's all may be done by yourself in a mater of a couple of hours.

Doing basic service for your 2001 BMW 3 Series Sedan you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.

2001 BMW 3 Series Sedan generations

In 2001 BMW offered 2 generations of the 3 Series Sedan. Brake system specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.

Fourth generation LCI

E46

BMW 3 Series Sedan Fourth generation model years

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