1997 BMW 318I Brake Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 BMW 318I AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 BMW 318I cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Power Brake Units -> Diagnosis & Testing -> Brake Booster Vacuum Supply Check -> Function Test -> Hydraulic Booster Supply
Vehicle: 1997 BMW 318I 1.9 L4 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 1997 BMW 318I AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 BMW 318I cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Anti-lock Brakes -> Description -> ABS Less Stability & Traction Control -> ABS w/Stability & Traction Control
Vehicle: 1997 BMW 318I 1.9 L4 GAS

ABS Less Stability & Traction Control

The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) consists of a control unit, hydraulic unit, speed sensors and wiring harness, Fig. , Each speed sensor has a gear wheel which runs past the permanently magnetized edge of the speed sensor installed in the wheel hub. The rotary motion of the wheels is recorded by inductive sensors and an electric signal is sent to the electronic control unit.

The electronic control unit is located in a compartment on the right side of the engine compartment. This control unit inputs acceleration, deceleration and slip factors from ...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 BMW 318I AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 BMW 318I cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Parking Brake Service
Vehicle: 1997 BMW 318I 1.9 L4 GAS

  • Remove brake disc as previously described.
  • 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 outward ...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 BMW 318I AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 BMW 318I cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Power Brake Units -> Precautions -> Battery Ground Cable
Vehicle: 1997 BMW 318I 1.9 L4 GAS

Battery Ground Cable

Prior to service, dis...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 BMW 318I AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 BMW 318I cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Anti-lock Brakes -> Diagnosis & Testing -> 525, 530, 740 & 750 & 1995 540 -> Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Component Tests -> Connector Terminal Identification -> Diagnostic Tests -> Diagnostic Trouble Code Interpretation -> M3, Z3, 318, 323, 325 & 328 -> Wiring Diagrams
Vehicle: 1997 BMW 318I 1.9 L4 GAS

Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes

Diagnosis is only available using the BMW Diagnostic System. Refer to BMW testing system manufacturer's instructions to diagnosis cruise control malfunctions.

Diagnostic Trouble Code Interpretation

Refer to Fig. for Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) interpretation.

Wiring Diagrams

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 BMW 318I AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 BMW 318I cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Anti-lock Brakes -> Precautions -> Battery Ground Cable
Vehicle: 1997 BMW 318I 1.9 L4 GAS

Battery Ground Cable

Prior to service, dis...

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