1997 BMW 318IS Brake Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 BMW 318IS AUTOMOBILES

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

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Troubleshooting
Vehicle: 1997 BMW 318IS 1.9 L4 GAS

Refer to Fig. for hy...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 BMW 318IS AUTOMOBILES

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

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

Battery Ground Cable

Prior to service, dis...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 BMW 318IS AUTOMOBILES

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

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Precautions -> Battery Ground Cable
Vehicle: 1997 BMW 318IS 1.9 L4 GAS

Battery Ground Cable

Prior to service, dis...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 BMW 318IS AUTOMOBILES

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

Power Brake Units -> Power Brake Unit Service -> 740, 750, 840 & 850 & 1997 540 -> Hydraulic Power Flow Regulator, Replace -> M3, Z3, 318, 323, 325, 328, 525, 528 & 530 & 1995 540 -> Power Brake Booster, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 BMW 318IS 1.9 L4 GAS

Hydraulic Power Flow Regulator, Replace

  • With engine off, discharge hydraulic reservoir by operating brake pedal approximately 20 times with same force required for full stop braking action.
  • Disconnect electrical connectors on circulating pressure warning and hydraulic pressure switches.
  • Remove hydraulic lines from power flow regulator.
  • Remove power flow regulator mounting bolts.
  • Remove power flow regulator.
  • Reverse procedure to install. Ensure all connections and pipes are free from dirt.

Power Brake Booster, Replace

M3, Z3, 318, 323, 325, 328, 525, 528 & 530 & 1995 540
  • Remove m...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 BMW 318IS AUTOMOBILES

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

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Brake System Bleed
Vehicle: 1997 BMW 318IS 1.9 L4 GAS

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 damage to output shaft joints). Wheel...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 BMW 318IS AUTOMOBILES

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

Disc Brakes -> Adjustments -> Parking Brake
Vehicle: 1997 BMW 318IS 1.9 L4 GAS

Parking Brake

  • Ensure parking brake lever is fully released and cables operate freely, then raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove one wheel bolt from each wheel.
  • Rotate wheel until bolt hole is aligned using parking brake star adjuster.
  • On Z3, 318, 323, 325 and 328 models, adjuster is located approximately 30° behind the vertical axis of the wheel on 3 Series models, Fig. .
  • On M3, 525, 530, 540, 740, 750, 840 and 850 models, adjuster is 45° below horizontal axis of wheel toward rear, F...

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