3 Series E46 316i (M43TU) SAL
Pulsating effect on brake pedal
a)
Wheel-bearing play excessive
b)
Brake disc not aligned with fist
caliper
c)
Brake-disc runout
d)
Excessive thickness deviation
within braking surface
a)
Replace wheel bearings
b)
Check floating caliper
installation
c)
Replace brake discs
d)
Measure brake disc thickness
Grind or replace discs
Handbrake effect insufficient
a)
Brake shoes oil-splattered
b)
Excessive dead travel between
brake shoes and brake drums
c)
Excessive free play in
handbrake cables
d)
Handbrake cables incorrectly
adjusted
e)
Corroded transmitting elements
a)
Replace brake shoes,
determine cause
b)
Adjusting handbrake
c)
Adjusting handbrake
d)
Adjusting handbrake
e)
Remove and install handbrake
and expander locks
Check Bowden cables,
replacing if necessary
RA Troubleshooting the brake system
BMW AG - TIS
19.01.2013 13:34
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