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Condition Value
expand_moreFront axle brake disc diameter
All BMW gasoline straight-6 3.0 L M54 B30 (306S3) engines 11.81 in
All other modifications 11.26 in
expand_moreFront axle brake disc thickness
All BMW gasoline straight-6 2.0 L M52 B20 (206S4) engines 0.87 in
All BMW gasoline straight-6 2.2 L M54 B22 (226S1) engines 0.87 in
All BMW gasoline straight-6 3.0 L M54 B30 (306S3) engines 0.87 in
All other modifications 0.47 in
expand_moreFront axle brake disc minimal thickness
All BMW gasoline straight-6 2.0 L M52 B20 (206S4) engines 0.8 in
All BMW gasoline straight-6 2.2 L M54 B22 (226S1) engines 0.8 in
All BMW gasoline straight-6 3.0 L M54 B30 (306S3) engines 0.8 in
All other modifications 0.41 in
expand_moreFront axle brake lining minimal thickness
Without backing plate 0.12 in
Rear axle brake disc diameter 10.71 in
Rear axle brake disc thickness 0.39 in
Rear axle minimal brake disc thickness 0.33 in
expand_moreRear axle brake drum diameter
Parking brake 6.3 in
Service brake 9 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 Z3. 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 Z3 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.

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 Z3 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 Z3 you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.

BMW Z3 First generation LCI model years

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