Brake system of the car BMW 5 Series E34

Brake system — general information
The brake system consists of a master brake cylinder, a hydraulic booster, and disc brakes on the front wheels and rear wheels. The hydraulic brake system is...

Disc brake caliper device
Figure W - 4460. Disc brake caliper 1 Brake caliper 2 Bolt, 115 Nm 3 Air bleed valve 4 Dust cover 5 Retaining spring 6 Guide bolt 7 Wear sensor 8 Fastening 9...

Removal and installation front brake pads
Removal Remove the decorative wheel cap. Loosen the wheel bolts with the vehicle on the ground. Mark the position of the wheel rims on the front wheel hubs...

Removal and installation front brake discs and brake calipers
Removal Loosen the wheel bolts. Remove the decorative cap. Mark the position of the wheel disks on the wheel hubs with paint. Thanks to this, the balanced...

Removal and installation rear brake pads
Removal Remove the decorative wheel cap. Loosen the wheel bolts with the vehicle on the ground. Mark the position of the wheel rims on the front wheel hubs...

Removal and installation rear brake calipers
Removal Remove the decorative wheel cap. Mark the position of the wheel rims on the rear wheel hubs with paint. This will ensure that the balanced wheel is...

Removal and installation the rear wheel brake disc
Removal Remove the rear wheel brake caliper. Unscrew the "arrow" mounting bolt with a 5 mm open-end wrench. Release the parking brake completely. Remove the...

Checking the thickness of brake discs
Note: Vehicles with diesel engines and model 5201 have massive brake discs 1. All models with more powerful engines have thicker brake discs 2 with internal...

Eliminating disc brake squeaks
Remove the brake pads. Clean the brake pads and calipers with compressed air or a cloth soaked in alcohol. Caution: Do not inhale brake dust! Apply Plastilube...

Brake fluid
When working with brake fluid, consider the following: Brake fluid is poisonous and should never be sucked out by mouth through a hose. Pour brake fluid only...

Bleeding the brake system
During each brake repair with opening the brake system, air may enter the pipes. After this, air must be removed from the system. Air in the system is felt by...

Replacing brake pipes/brake hoses
1. Brake hose 2. Mounting bracket 3-6. Brake pipes 7. Rubber tip 8. Connector 9. Self-tapping screw 10. Nut 11-13. Fastening the brake pipe 14, 15. Brake hose...

Checking the power steering
The operation of the power steering is checked by significantly increasing the force on the brake pedal to ensure the necessary braking. Press the brake pedal...

Removal and installation parking brake pads
Removal Remove the rear wheel brake disc. Disconnect the front return spring. Check the return spring. Replace the rusted and weakened spring. Lightly press...

Parking brake device
Figure W - 4477. Parking brake 1 Handbrake lever 2 Handle 3 Rubber washer 4 Pressure spring 5 Push button 6 Guide 7 Bolt 8 Protective cap 9 Overlay 10 Braided...

Adjusting the handbrake
The parking brake is completely separated from the service brakes. This reduces the wear of the parking brake. The friction torque is reduced due to corrosion...

Removal and installation the handbrake lever and lever pad
Removal Lift the rubber boot of the handbrake lever at the rear and pull it forward. Use a screwdriver to pry the top of the console trim panel and remove the...

Brake pedal device
Figure W - 4492. Brake pedal 1 Bracket 2 Gasket 3 Nut M8 with lug 4 Spacer washer 5 Bolt 6 Check control system sensor 7 Brake pedal lever 8 Pedal pad 9 Spacer...

Removal and installation the handbrake cable
Removal Remove the handbrake lever. Remove the parking brake pads Remove the handbrake shoe spacer lock by pressing down finger 1. Unscrew the support of the...

Checking and replacing the brake light switch
The brake light switch is located in the footwell on the handbrake pedal lever. Examination If the brake lights do not come on, first check the fuse. Then...

ABS system
Depending on the model and equipment composition, BMW vehicles may be equipped with an anti-lock braking system. Subsequent equipment of the vehicle with an...

Diagnostics of brake system faults

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