1996 BMW 840CI Brake Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 BMW 840CI AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 BMW 840CI cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Power Brake Units -> Precautions -> Battery Ground Cable
Vehicle: 1996 BMW 840CI 4.4 V8 GAS

Battery Ground Cable

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 BMW 840CI AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 BMW 840CI cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Tightening Specifications
Vehicle: 1996 BMW 840CI 4.4 V8 GAS

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 BMW 840CI AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 BMW 840CI cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Power Brake Units -> Power Brake Unit Service -> 740, 750, 840 & 850 & 1997 540 -> Hydraulic Power Flow Regulator, Replace -> M3, Z3, 318, 323, 325, 328, 525, 528 & 530 & 1995 540 -> Power Brake Booster, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 BMW 840CI 4.4 V8 GAS

Hydraulic Power Flow Regulator, Replace

  • With engine off, discharge hydraulic reservoir by operating brake pedal approximately 20 times with same force required for full stop braking action.
  • Disconnect electrical connectors on circulating pressure warning and hydraulic pressure switches.
  • Remove hydraulic lines from power flow regulator.
  • Remove power flow regulator mounting bolts.
  • Remove power flow regulator.
  • Reverse procedure to install. Ensure all connections and pipes are free from dirt.

Power Brake Booster, Replace

M3, Z3, 318, 323, 325, 328, 525, 528 & 530 & 1995 540
  • Remove m...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 BMW 840CI AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 BMW 840CI cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Adjustments -> Parking Brake
Vehicle: 1996 BMW 840CI 4.4 V8 GAS

Parking Brake

  • Ensure parking brake lever is fully released and cables operate freely, then raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove one wheel bolt from each wheel.
  • Rotate wheel until bolt hole is aligned using parking brake star adjuster.
  • On Z3, 318, 323, 325 and 328 models, adjuster is located approximately 30° behind the vertical axis of the wheel on 3 Series models, Fig. .
  • On M3, 525, 530, 540, 740, 750, 840 and 850 models, adjuster is 45° below horizontal axis of wheel toward rear, F...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 BMW 840CI AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 BMW 840CI cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Power Brake Units -> Diagnosis & Testing -> Brake Booster Vacuum Supply Check -> Function Test -> Hydraulic Booster Supply
Vehicle: 1996 BMW 840CI 4.4 V8 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 840CI AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 BMW 840CI cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Anti-lock Brakes -> Precautions -> Battery Ground Cable
Vehicle: 1996 BMW 840CI 4.4 V8 GAS

Battery Ground Cable

Prior to service, dis...

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