Brake system. general information The brake system consists of the main brake cylinder, hydraulic booster, and disc brakes on the front wheels and drum brakes on the rear wheels. Depending on...
Removal and installation of wheel brake cylinders Withdrawal Remove brake pads. Loosen the union nut -1- of the brake pipe without unscrewing it. Remove bolts -2- for wheel brake cylinder. Installation Place a...
Checking the thickness of the brake discs Note: Models 320i, 325e, 325i are equipped with internally ventilated brake discs, while the other models have solid brake discs. Mark the position of the rims...
Brake fluid Observe the following when working with brake fluid: Brake fluid is poisonous and must never be sucked out by mouth through a hose. Fill in brake fluid only 8...
Removal of air from the brake system Whenever a brake is repaired and the brake system is opened, air can enter the lines. Air in the system is felt by the compliance of the brake pedal. In this...
Replacement of brake pipes and brake hoses Tubes are used as rigid connections in the brake system. The connection to the wheels is made by flexible brake hoses that can withstand pressure. Raise the...
Checking the hydraulic booster Checking the functioning of the hydraulic booster is carried out with a significant increase in the effort on the brake pedal to ensure the necessary braking....
Removal and installation of parking brake pads Withdrawal Remove the rear brake disc. Disconnect the lower return spring. Check return spring. Replace rusted and weakened springs. Lightly press down on the...
Removal and installation of the hand brake lever Withdrawal Raise the rubber boot on the handbrake lever and pull it back. Pull out the ashtray, you may need to pull out the ashtray light as well. Loosen the...
Handbrake adjustment Raise the rubber boot on the handbrake lever and pull it back. Remove 2 nuts -2- for handbrake cables. Drum brake Press the brake pedal repeatedly to install...
ABS system Depending on the model and composition of the equipment on BMW vehicles, an anti-lock brake system ABS can be installed. Additional vehicle equipment with this...
Maintenance work on the brake system Check of level of a brake liquid and a control lamp of lowering of level of a brake liquid The expansion tank with brake fluid is located in the engine...
Brake Fluid Replacement Brake fluid removes moisture from the air through the pores of the brake hoses and through the vent in the expansion tank cap, so the boiling point of the...