1997 BMW 740IL Brake Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 BMW 740IL AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 BMW 740IL cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Anti-lock Brakes -> Precautions -> Battery Ground Cable
Vehicle: 1997 BMW 740IL 4.4 V8 GAS

Battery Ground Cable

Prior to service, dis...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 BMW 740IL AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 BMW 740IL cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Brake Pad Service -> 525, 528, 530, 540, 740, 750, 840 & 850 -> Front Brake Pads, Replace -> M3, 328, 323, 325 & 328 -> Rear Brake Pads, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 BMW 740IL 4.4 V8 GAS

Front Brake Pads, Replace

M3, 328, 323, 325 & 328
  • Raise and support vehicle, then remove front tire and wheel assemblies.
  • Remove brake pad wear indicator connector from lefthand side of caliper, Fig. .
  • 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 level and bleed brake system as required.
    • Tighten mounting bolts to ...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 BMW 740IL AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 BMW 740IL cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Brake System Bleed
Vehicle: 1997 BMW 740IL 4.4 V8 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 740IL AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 BMW 740IL cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Caliper Service -> Assemble -> Disassemble -> Front -> Inspection -> Overhaul -> Rear -> Replace
Vehicle: 1997 BMW 740IL 4.4 V8 GAS

Replace

Front
  • Raise and support vehicle, then remove front tire and wheel.
  • Drain moderate amount of brake fluid from reservoir using suitable syringe.
  • Disconnect caliper brake hose.
  • Remove caliper bolts and disconnect brake pad wear sensor electrical connector.
  • Remove caliper toward rear.
  • Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
    • Tighten mounting bolts to specifications.
    • Bleed brake system.
    • Ensure brake pad wear sensor wire does not contact rotor or wheel.
Rear
  • Raise and support vehicle, then remove rear tire and wheel assembly.
  • Drain moderate amount of brake fluid from reservoir u...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 BMW 740IL AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 BMW 740IL cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Component Replacement -> 318 & 325 -> Brake Force Regulator, Replace -> Master Cylinder, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 BMW 740IL 4.4 V8 GAS

Master Cylinder, Replace

  • Remove brake fluid from master cylinder using suitable syringe.
  • Remove plug and clutch hose, if equipped.
  • Remove fluid reservoir.
  • Remove brake lines.
  • Remove mounting bolts and master cylinder.
  • Reverse procedure to install. Tighte...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 BMW 740IL AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 BMW 740IL cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Precautions -> Battery Ground Cable
Vehicle: 1997 BMW 740IL 4.4 V8 GAS

Battery Ground Cable

Prior to service, dis...

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