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1988 BMW 535 Repair Question


Topics covered: Brakes, Warning light, Wheel.
Mileage: No information provided.

Asked on July 22, 2008

Determining problem -braker master or brake bo

Brakes problem
1988 BMW 535 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic 105000 miles

I would like to know if there is a tell tail way to determine which 1 or both are faulty.
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Replied on July 22, 2008

What symptoms are occurring? Do you have leakage of fluid? Do you have any warning lights at the dash?

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Replied on July 23, 2008

The brakes get hard only for a panic stop

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Replied on July 25, 2008

The brake system has what is commonly referred to as a brake "bomb" and it will require replacement. The part number is 34-33-1-162-054 and can be obtained online at RealOEM.com There is a picture of it there as well.

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