1996 BMW 328I Brake Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 BMW 328I AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 BMW 328I cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Anti-lock Brakes -> Precautions -> Battery Ground Cable
Vehicle: 1996 BMW 328I 2.8 L6 GAS

Battery Ground Cable

Prior to service, dis...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 BMW 328I AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 BMW 328I cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Caliper Service -> Assemble -> Disassemble -> Front -> Inspection -> Overhaul -> Rear -> Replace
Vehicle: 1996 BMW 328I 2.8 L6 GAS

Replace

Front
  • Raise and support vehicle, then remove front tire and wheel.
  • Drain moderate amount of brake fluid from reservoir using suitable syringe.
  • Disconnect caliper brake hose.
  • Remove caliper bolts and disconnect brake pad wear sensor electrical connector.
  • Remove caliper toward rear.
  • Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
    • Tighten mounting bolts to specifications.
    • Bleed brake system.
    • Ensure brake pad wear sensor wire does not contact rotor or wheel.
Rear
  • Raise and support vehicle, then remove rear tire and wheel assembly.
  • Drain moderate amount of brake fluid from reservoir u...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 BMW 328I AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 BMW 328I cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Brake Pad Service -> 525, 528, 530, 540, 740, 750, 840 & 850 -> Front Brake Pads, Replace -> M3, 328, 323, 325 & 328 -> Rear Brake Pads, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 BMW 328I 2.8 L6 GAS

Front Brake Pads, Replace

M3, 328, 323, 325 & 328
  • Raise and support vehicle, then remove front tire and wheel assemblies.
  • Remove brake pad wear indicator connector from lefthand side of caliper, Fig. .
  • Remove anti-rattle clip, then the caliper sliding bolt plastic caps.
  • Lift brake hose out of holder, then remove caliper sliding bolts.
  • Remove caliper toward rear.
  • Remove brake pads, then suspend caliper from frame with wire.
  • Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
    • Compress caliper piston into bore.
    • Check fluid level and bleed brake system as required.
    • Tighten mounting bolts to ...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 BMW 328I AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 BMW 328I cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Power Brake Units -> Diagnosis & Testing -> Brake Booster Vacuum Supply Check -> Function Test -> Hydraulic Booster Supply
Vehicle: 1996 BMW 328I 2.8 L6 GAS

Function Test

  • Operate brake pedal 10 times with engine stopped.
  • If brake pedal gives, system is okay.
  • On models equipped with vacuum booster systems,if brake pedal does not give, check valve, vacuum hose and/or rubber ring between master cylinder and brake booster could be faulty.
  • On models equipped with hydraulic booster systems, check for faulty power steering pump, lines, accumulator and hydr...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 BMW 328I AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 BMW 328I cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Anti-lock Brakes -> Description -> ABS Less Stability & Traction Control -> ABS w/Stability & Traction Control
Vehicle: 1996 BMW 328I 2.8 L6 GAS

ABS Less Stability & Traction Control

The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) consists of a control unit, hydraulic unit, speed sensors and wiring harness, Fig. , Each speed sensor has a gear wheel which runs past the permanently magnetized edge of the speed sensor installed in the wheel hub. The rotary motion of the wheels is recorded by inductive sensors and an electric signal is sent to the electronic control unit.

The electronic control unit is located in a compartment on the right side of the engine compartment. This control unit inputs acceleration, deceleration and slip factors from ...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 BMW 328I AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 BMW 328I cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Anti-lock Brakes -> System Service -> Brake System Bleed -> Component Replacement -> Control Unit, Replace -> Front Speed Sensor, Replace -> Hydraulic Unit, Replace -> Rear Speed Sensor, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 BMW 328I 2.8 L6 GAS

Brake System Bleed

Refer to "Hydraulic Brake Systems," for procedures.

Component Replacement

Hydraulic Unit, Replace
  • Remove coolant expansion tank.
  • Remove brake lines from hydraulic unit as follows: front left; front right; rear left; rear right.
  • Remove brake hydraulic lines from master cylinder to hydraulic unit.
  • Remove hydraulic cover, then loosen, but do not remove, unit mounting bolts.
  • Remove mounting screws, then disconnect multiple pin connector and ground wire.
  • Remove hydraulic unit by pulling front up and disconnecting rear.
  • Reverse procedure to install. Ensuring hydraulic lines are ...

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