5 Series E39 528i (M52) SAL
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12/1997
Brakes briefly fail to release
E38, E39
Complaint:
After braking over a longer distance and then standing still, e.g. at traffic lights, the brake
pedal may briefly stick in the depressed position; i.e. the brakes are not released. When
this fault occurs, a very loud sucking and banging noise can be heard.
Cause:
Second atmosphere valve sticks briefly.
Affected
vehicles:
E38 and E39
Manufacturing period: from start of series production to March 1997
Remedy:
Measure taken in series production:
A modified brake servo has been fitted as standard since March 1997.
Service action:
If you receive a complaint from a customer, retrofit a special oil ring to the brake servo. Do
not exchange the brake servo in such cases!
Procedure:
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Remove the trim panels in the footwell on the driver's side.
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Pull the bellows (1) of the brake servo off towards the brake pedal.
SI Brakes briefly fail to release E38 E39
BMW AG - TIS
19.02.2013 23:55
Issue status (12/2007) Valid only until next DVD is issued
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