Article by: Sean Article applies to: all e32 and e34 models using hydraulic pressure for brake assistance (instead of vacuum assisted brake pressure). Problem : Every now and then a ‘GOING’, warning ‘brake pressure’ (or ‘Bremsdruck’ depending on selected OBC language) and the red brake light comes on. In my […]

Article by: Johan Article applies to: all e32 / e34 models. Problem: Every time I hit a bump the “Release Parkingbrake” message appeared in the check control display. Fixing it: Remove the rear part of the center console. This is documented in the dashboard removal procedure. Turn the plastic screw […]

Article by: Sean Edited by: Mike Oswald Article applies to: all e32 and e34 models. Problem: A difference in braking using the parking brake or parking brake doesn’t function very well. Background : The parking brake has brake shoes integrated into the rear wheel brake rotors. They are operated by […]

Article by: Sean Article applies to: all e32 and e34 models. Problem : When I hit the brakes I felt some wobbling in the pedal. This can have numerous causes, like warped rotors, shot suspension bushings…you name it. My rotors must be replaced anyway, because the minimal thickness limit was […]

Article by: Sean Article applies to: all e32 and e34 models, and also applicable to the front brake pads. Note: the ’90->’94 750 and the euro e34 M5 have double piston calipers in the front calipers. Problem: OBC says ‘BREMSBELAGE’ or ‘BRAKE LINING WARNING’. As earlier said in section ‘brake […]