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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 BMW 535I AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1990 BMW 535I cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT
Vehicle: 1990 BMW 535I 3.5 L6 GAS

  • Ensure parking brake lever is fully released and cables operate freely, then raise and support rear of vehicle.
  • On models with wheel bolts, remove 1 wheel bolt from each wheel. On models with studs, remove rear wheels and secure brake discs using lug nuts and spacers.
  • On all models, rotate wheel until bolt hole is aligned with parking brake star adjuster. Adjuster is located approximately 30 ° behind the vertical axis of the wheel on 300 series vehicles, Fig. , or 45 ° below horizontal axis of wheel toward rear of vehicle on 500, 600, 700 & 800 series vehic...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 BMW 535I AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1990 BMW 535I cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Hydraulic Brakes -> TROUBLESHOOTING
Vehicle: 1990 BMW 535I 3.5 L6 GAS

Refer to Fig. for hy...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 BMW 535I AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1990 BMW 535I cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> FRONT DISC BRAKE PADS REPLACEMENT -> 318 & 325 -> EXCEPT 318 & 325
Vehicle: 1990 BMW 535I 3.5 L6 GAS

318 & 325

  • Raise and support vehicle, then remove front wheels.
  • Remove brake pad wear indicator connector from left side of caliper.
  • 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 ...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 BMW 535I AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1990 BMW 535I cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Anti-Lock Brakes -> DIAGNOSIS & TESTING
Vehicle: 1990 BMW 535I 3.5 L6 GAS

The electronic control unit monitors the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) constantly. The system must be checked when the ABS indicator lamp does not go out, comes on while driving or does not come on when ignition is turned on. A BMW service tester is required to check any malfunction of the syst...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 BMW 535I AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1990 BMW 535I cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Power Brake Units -> POWER BRAKE UNIT SERVICE -> 318, 325, 525 & 535 -> 735, 750 & 850 -> POWER BRAKE BOOSTER, REPLACE
Vehicle: 1990 BMW 535I 3.5 L6 GAS

POWER BRAKE BOOSTER, REPLACE

318, 325, 525 & 535
  • Remove master cylinder from booster.
  • Remove lower left trim panel.
  • Disconnect bayonet pin and clip from booster pushrod, below instrument panel. Fig.
  • Detach booster from pedal base. Remove booster from engine compartment.
  • Reverse procedure to install.
735, 750 & 850
  • With engine off, discharge hydraulic reservoir by operating brake pedal approximately 20 times with same force required for fu...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 BMW 535I AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1990 BMW 535I cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> CALIPER REPLACEMENT -> FRONT -> REAR
Vehicle: 1990 BMW 535I 3.5 L6 GAS

FRONT

  • Raise and support vehicle, then remove front wheel.
  • Drain a moderate amount of brake fluid from reservoir with a syringe.
  • Disconnect caliper brake hose.
  • Remove caliper bolts and disconnect brake pad wear sensor electrical connector, if necessary.
  • Remove caliper toward rear.
  • Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
    • Tighten bolts to specifications.
    • Blee...

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