Article by:Sean Problem: Of course you are preventing brake problems. You are changing your brake fluid every 2 years, and checking the dust covers of the pistons on a regular basis. I don’t, so I ended up with some problems. The last couple of months I wasn’t satisfied with the […]
Topic: Brakes
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e32 Parking Brake Error
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 […]
e32 Front Rotor Replacement
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 […]
Brake Pads
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 […]