1986 BMW 535i dragging brakes

1986 BMW 535I
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KEITH DAVIS
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Brakes problem
1986 BMW 535i 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic

i have tryed to fix my brakes to no avail the brakes are dragging so i replaced the power regulator the accumulator and the pressure switches, bled the power system and the brakes the car is NOT fitted with ABS,can somebody help me as i'm at a loss. thank's
Oct 10, 2009 at 1:46 AM
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DOCHAGERTY
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So it's not a 535 from 1986 then is it?
Oct 10, 2009 at 1:53 AM
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KEITH DAVIS
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dear doctor according to the VIN plate and chassis numbers the car was made in november 1986 and it DOES NOT have ABS can any body help
Oct 11, 2009 at 9:39 PM
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What is the VIN?
Oct 12, 2009 at 9:10 AM
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KEITH DAVIS
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the VIN # is as follows WBADC220201034479 just one thing this car is in australia thanks
Oct 12, 2009 at 9:59 PM
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DOCHAGERTY
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A right hand drive car, that's the difference. The brake servo unit could be the culprit as could the master cylinder. It is just going to have to be a process of elimination mate.
Oct 13, 2009 at 10:46 PM
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