2003 BMW 3 Series Touring Third generation LCI Brake System Specifications

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Condition Value
expand_moreFront axle brake disc diameter
expand_more318 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 114 HP engine (2002.3–2005.2)
With increased useful load 11.81 in
Otherwise 11.26 in
expand_more318 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 114 HP engine (2003.3–2005.2)
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
320 i with gasoline straight-6 2.2 L 168 HP engine (2000.9–2005.2) 11.81 in
325 i with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 189 HP engine (2000.9–2005.2) 11.81 in
325 xi with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 189 HP engine (2000.9–2005.2) 11.81 in
330 d with diesel straight-6 2.9 L 181 HP engine (1999.10–2005.2) 1.07 ft
330 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 201 HP at 4000 RPM, 410 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (2003.3–2005.2) 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 xd with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 201 HP at 4000 RPM, 410 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (2003.3–2005.2) 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
330 d with diesel straight-6 2.9 L 181 HP engine (1999.10–2005.2) 0.98 in
330 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 201 HP at 4000 RPM, 410 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (2003.3–2005.2) 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 xd with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 201 HP at 4000 RPM, 410 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (2003.3–2005.2) 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
330 d with diesel straight-6 2.9 L 181 HP engine (1999.10–2005.2) 0.92 in
330 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 201 HP at 4000 RPM, 410 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (2003.3–2005.2) 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 xd with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 201 HP at 4000 RPM, 410 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (2003.3–2005.2) 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
expand_more318 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 114 HP engine (2002.3–2005.2)
With increased useful load 11.57 in
Otherwise 10.87 in
325 i with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 189 HP engine (2000.9–2005.2) 11.57 in
325 xi with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 189 HP engine (2000.9–2005.2) 11.57 in
330 d with diesel straight-6 2.9 L 181 HP engine (1999.10–2005.2) 1.05 ft
330 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 201 HP at 4000 RPM, 410 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (2003.3–2005.2) 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 xd with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 201 HP at 4000 RPM, 410 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (2003.3–2005.2) 1.05 ft
330 xi with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 228 HP engine (2000.6–2005.2) 1.05 ft
All other modifications 10.87 in
expand_moreRear axle brake disc thickness
325 i with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 189 HP engine (2000.9–2005.2) 0.75 in
325 xi with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 189 HP engine (2000.9–2005.2) 0.75 in
330 d with diesel straight-6 2.9 L 181 HP engine (1999.10–2005.2) 0.87 in
330 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 201 HP at 4000 RPM, 410 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (2003.3–2005.2) 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 xd with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 201 HP at 4000 RPM, 410 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (2003.3–2005.2) 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
expand_moreRear axle minimal brake disc thickness
expand_more318 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 141 HP engine (2001.9–2005.2)
Internally ventilated brake discs 0.69 in
325 i with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 189 HP engine (2000.9–2005.2) 0.69 in
325 xi with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 189 HP engine (2000.9–2005.2) 0.69 in
330 d with diesel straight-6 2.9 L 181 HP engine (1999.10–2005.2) 0.8 in
330 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 201 HP at 4000 RPM, 410 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (2003.3–2005.2) 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 xd with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 201 HP at 4000 RPM, 410 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (2003.3–2005.2) 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 0.72 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 2003 3 Series Touring. 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 2003 BMW 3 Series Touring 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 Touring 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 2003 BMW 3 Series Touring you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.

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