Brake system of the car BMW 7 Series E32

Brake system. General description
The braking system consists of a master cylinder, a brake booster and disc brakes on the front and rear wheels. The hydraulic brake drive system is divided...

Front brake pads — removal and installation
Removal Mark the position of the front wheels on the hubs so that you can later install the balanced wheels in their original position. Loosen the wheel bolts...

Brake disc — removal and installation
Note: If the brake caliper is removed only to remove the brake disc, do not unscrew the brake hose, otherwise you will need to bleed the brake system after...

Rear brake pads — removal and installation
Removal Mark the position of the rear wheels on the hubs so that you can install the balanced wheels in the same positions. Loosen the wheel bolts with the car...

Rear Brake Caliper — Removal and Installation
Note: If the brake caliper is removed only to remove the brake disc, do not unscrew the brake hose, otherwise you will need to bleed the brake system after...

Rear brake disc — removal and installation
Removal Remove the rear brake caliper without unscrewing the brake hose, otherwise you will have to bleed the brakes after installation. Hang the caliper on...

Brake Disc — Thickness Measurement
Examination Mark the position of the wheels on the hubs so that you can later install the balanced wheels in their original positions. Loosen the wheel bolts...

Brake fluid
When working with brake fluid, the following rules must be observed: Brake fluid is poisonous. Never suck it up through the hose with your mouth. Store the...

Bleeding the brake system
After each repair, during which the brake pipes and hoses were disconnected, air gets into the system. In this case, the air from the system must be removed....

Brake lines — replacement
Brake pipes are made of rigid metal tubes with a plastic coating. The connection to the front and rear wheels is made through flexible and durable hoses. Brake...

Front Brake Hose — Replacement
Caution: Brake hoses must not come into contact with engine oil or gasoline, and must not be painted or treated with underbody protection. Removal Mark the...

Brake booster — check
Checking the brake booster The brake booster should be checked for functionality if the brake pedal force required to stop the vehicle is unusually high. With...

Parking brake
Removal and installation parking brake shoes Removal Remove the rear brake disc. Unhook the front return spring using a special clamp. Check the spring....

Brake Light Switch — Checking and Replacing
The brake light switch is located in the footwell on the brake pedal support. Late models of the car Examination If the brake light does not come on, first...

Brake pedal — adjustment
Caution: Be sure to adjust the brake pedal height after removing or replacing the master cylinder or brake booster. Also adjust the position of the brake light...

Diagnostics of brake system faults

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