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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1999 BMW 540I AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1999 BMW 540I cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Brake Pad Service -> Front -> Pads, Replace -> Rear
Vehicle: 1999 BMW 540I 4.4 V8 GAS

Pads, Replace
Front
  • Raise and support vehicle, then remove front tire and wheel assemblies.
  • Remove retaining spring, as required.
  • Disconnect brake pad wear indicator connector from lefthand side of caliper.
  • Remove plastic plugs and remove brake hose out from bracket.
  • Remove guide bolts and lift brake caliper toward vehicle rear.
  • Remove brake pads and suspend caliper aside with suitable wire.
  • Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
    • Turn caliper piston back into bore using fixture tool No. 34 1 050, or equivalent.
    • Check fluid level and bleed brake system as required.
    • Replace du...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1999 BMW 540I AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1999 BMW 540I cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Anti-lock Brakes -> Precautions -> Battery Ground Cable
Vehicle: 1999 BMW 540I 4.4 V8 GAS

Battery Ground Cable

Prior to service, dis...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1999 BMW 540I AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1999 BMW 540I cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Anti-lock Brakes -> Troubleshooting
Vehicle: 1999 BMW 540I 4.4 V8 GAS

Refer t...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1999 BMW 540I AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1999 BMW 540I cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Parking Brake Service
Vehicle: 1999 BMW 540I 4.4 V8 GAS

  • Remove brake disc as outlined under "Rotor, Replace."
  • Remove parking brake shoes' return spring using suitable brake spring pliers,
  • Turn retainers 90° and remove using retainer tool No. 34 4 000, or equivalent, Fig. .
  • Remove shoes by rotating out...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1999 BMW 540I AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1999 BMW 540I cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Drum Brakes -> Tightening Specifications
Vehicle: 1999 BMW 540I 4.4 V8 GAS

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1999 BMW 540I AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1999 BMW 540I cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Brake System Bleed
Vehicle: 1999 BMW 540I 4.4 V8 GAS

The following procedure has been revised by a Technical Service Bulletin.

Ensure traction control systems are turned Off prior to bleeding brake system.

  • Connect suitable pressure bleeder to brake fluid reservoir. Maximum charging pressure is 43.5 psi.
  • Attach bleeder hose and container to righthand rear wheel. Bleed until no bubbles appear.
  • Repeat previous step for lefthand rear, righthand front and lefthand front wheels.
  • Support rear suspension at wheel carriers and lower car so rear suspension compresses to its normal loaded position (to prevent ...

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