Air Brake Problems of BMW 328

BMW 328 owners have reported 4 air brake related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 3 most common air brake problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's air brake (2 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's air brake disc caliper (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Air Brake related problems of BMW 328


Recently reported Air Brake problems of BMW 328

The Air Brake problem

After almost four years of ownership the brake became hard and didn't want to depress upon starting. Since you have to depress the brake to start the car, this created hard starting problems. It seems to be linked to cold weather and a cold car (when the car hasn't been operated for a while).   Read details...

The Air Brake Disc Caliper problem

Was pulling into parking space when brakes gave out. Car hit 2 trees and came to stop. $6500 body damage. Body damage repaired. Breaks after inspection require over $1500 repair. Break calipers bent. Technician attributes break failure to calipers being defective and weak in all 3 series and 5   Read details...

The Air Brake Abs Warning Light problem

The contact owns a 2009 BMW 328i. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the air bag warning light and the abs warning light were illuminated. The message "do not drive" was displayed. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The dealer was notified of the failure.   Read details...




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