Brake Electric Antilock problems of the 1999 BMW 323

Two problems related to brake electric antilock have been reported for the 1999 BMW 323. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Abs is not activated even though wheels are locked up and tires are sliding on wet pavement. Abs may activate if extreme pressure is applied to brake pedal. Lots of luck figuring this all out in an emergency. The haynes repair manual #18021 (BMW 3 series) pg 9-10 states that "the purpose of the system is to prevent the wheel(s) from locking up during heavy braking. ".

2 Brake Electric Antilock problem

While depressing brake pedal steering wheel would shake out of control. Dealer has been contacted.


Other Service Brakes related problems of the 1999 BMW 323



323 Service Bulletins
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