2003 BMW 7 Series Fourth generation Brake System Specifications
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Condition | Value |
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324 × 30 mm brake disc | 1.06 ft |
348 × 30 mm brake disc | 1.14 ft |
730 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 215 HP engine (2002.10–2008.7) | 1.06 ft |
730 i,Li with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 228 HP engine (2003.3–2008.7) | 1.06 ft |
735 i,Li with gasoline V8 3.6 L 268 HP at 6200 RPM, 360 N⋅m at 3700 RPM engine (2001.11–2005.2) | 1.06 ft |
348 × 30 mm brake disc | 1.14 ft |
Otherwise | 1.23 ft |
348 × 30 mm brake disc | 1.14 ft |
Otherwise | 1.23 ft |
All other modifications | 1.14 ft |
348 × 30 mm brake disc | 1.18 in |
Otherwise | 1.42 in |
348 × 30 mm brake disc | 1.18 in |
Otherwise | 1.42 in |
All other modifications | 1.18 in |
348 × 30 mm brake disc | 1.12 in |
Otherwise | 1.35 in |
348 × 30 mm brake disc | 1.12 in |
Otherwise | 1.35 in |
All other modifications | 1.12 in |
Without backing plate | 0.12 in |
For 324 × 20 mm brake discs | 1.06 ft |
For 345 × 24 mm brake discs | 1.13 ft |
730 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 215 HP engine (2002.10–2008.7) | 1.06 ft |
730 i,Li with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 228 HP engine (2003.3–2008.7) | 1.06 ft |
735 i,Li with gasoline V8 3.6 L 268 HP at 6200 RPM, 360 N⋅m at 3700 RPM engine (2001.11–2005.2) | 1.06 ft |
All other modifications | 1.13 ft |
For 324 × 20 mm brake discs | 0.79 in |
For 345 × 24 mm brake discs | 0.94 in |
730 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 215 HP engine (2002.10–2008.7) | 0.79 in |
730 i,Li with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 228 HP engine (2003.3–2008.7) | 0.79 in |
735 i,Li with gasoline V8 3.6 L 268 HP at 6200 RPM, 360 N⋅m at 3700 RPM engine (2001.11–2005.2) | 0.79 in |
All other modifications | 0.94 in |
For 324 × 20 mm brake discs | 0.72 in |
For 345 × 24 mm brake discs | 0.88 in |
730 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 215 HP engine (2002.10–2008.7) | 0.72 in |
730 i,Li with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 228 HP engine (2003.3–2008.7) | 0.72 in |
735 i,Li with gasoline V8 3.6 L 268 HP at 6200 RPM, 360 N⋅m at 3700 RPM engine (2001.11–2005.2) | 0.72 in |
All other modifications | 0.88 in |
Parking brake | 7.09 in |
Without backing plate | 0.059 in |
Without backing plate | 0.12 in |
Brake system is the most important system in your 2003 7 Series. 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 7 Series 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.
Table of Contents
- Air Conditioning Compressor Oil Capacity
- Air Conditioning Refrigerant Capacity
- Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity
- Axle Oil Capacity
- Brake Fluid Capacity
- Cooling Fluid Capacity
- Engine Oil Capacity
- Fluid and Lubricant Specifications
- Steering Fluid Capacity
- Brake System Specifications
- Chassis Specifications
- Cooling System Specifications
- Electrical System Specifications
- Emission
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Doing basic service for your 2003 BMW 7 Series you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.