2005 BMW 7 Series Fourth generation Brake System Specifications

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Condition Value
expand_moreFront axle brake disc diameter
expand_more730 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 208 HP engine (2002.10–2008.7)
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
730 i,Li with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 255 HP engine (2005.3–2008.7) 1.06 ft
735 i with gasoline V8 4.0 L 302 HP engine (2005.3–2009.12) 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
745 d with diesel V8 4.4 L 295 HP engine (2005.3–2005.8) 1.23 ft
745 d with diesel V8 4.4 L 325 HP engine (2005.7–2008.7) 1.23 ft
expand_more760 i,Li with gasoline V12 6.0 L 439 HP engine (2003.1–2008.7)
348 × 30 mm brake disc 1.14 ft
Otherwise 1.23 ft
expand_more760 with gasoline V12 6.0 L 429 HP engine (2003.2–2005.8)
348 × 30 mm brake disc 1.14 ft
Otherwise 1.23 ft
All other modifications 1.14 ft
expand_moreFront axle brake disc thickness
BMW diesel V8 4.4 L M67 D44 (448D1) 295 HP 1.42 in
BMW diesel V8 4.4 L M67 D44 (448D1) 325 HP 1.42 in
expand_moreBMW gasoline V8 4.8 L N62 B48 B 362 HP
348 × 30 mm brake disc 1.18 in
Otherwise 1.42 in
expand_moreBMW gasoline V12 6.0 L N73 B60 A 429 HP
348 × 30 mm brake disc 1.18 in
Otherwise 1.42 in
expand_moreBMW gasoline V12 6.0 L N73 B60 A 439 HP
348 × 30 mm brake disc 1.18 in
Otherwise 1.42 in
All other modifications 1.18 in
expand_moreFront axle brake disc minimal thickness
BMW diesel V8 4.4 L M67 D44 (448D1) 295 HP 1.35 in
BMW diesel V8 4.4 L M67 D44 (448D1) 325 HP 1.35 in
expand_moreBMW gasoline V8 4.8 L N62 B48 B 362 HP
348 × 30 mm brake disc 1.12 in
Otherwise 1.35 in
expand_moreBMW gasoline V12 6.0 L N73 B60 A 429 HP
348 × 30 mm brake disc 1.12 in
Otherwise 1.35 in
expand_moreBMW gasoline V12 6.0 L N73 B60 A 439 HP
348 × 30 mm brake disc 1.12 in
Otherwise 1.35 in
All other modifications 1.12 in
expand_moreFront axle brake lining minimal thickness
Without backing plate 0.12 in
expand_moreRear axle brake disc diameter
expand_more730 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 208 HP engine (2002.10–2008.7)
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
730 i,Li with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 255 HP engine (2005.3–2008.7) 1.06 ft
735 i with gasoline V8 4.0 L 302 HP engine (2005.3–2009.12) 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
expand_moreRear axle brake disc thickness
expand_more730 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 208 HP engine (2002.10–2008.7)
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
730 i,Li with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 255 HP engine (2005.3–2008.7) 0.79 in
735 i with gasoline V8 4.0 L 302 HP engine (2005.3–2009.12) 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
expand_moreRear axle minimal brake disc thickness
expand_more730 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 208 HP engine (2002.10–2008.7)
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
730 i,Li with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 255 HP engine (2005.3–2008.7) 0.72 in
735 i with gasoline V8 4.0 L 302 HP engine (2005.3–2009.12) 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
expand_moreRear axle brake drum diameter
Parking brake 7.09 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 2005 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 2005 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.

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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 7 Series 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 2005 BMW 7 Series you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.

2005 BMW 7 Series generations

In 2005 BMW offered 2 generations of the 7 Series. Brake system specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.

Fourth generation LCI

E65, E66, E67

BMW 7 Series Fourth generation model years

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