Service Brakes Related Problems of the 2004 BMW 3 Series

Table 1 shows three common service brakes related problems of the 2004 BMW 3 Series. The number one most common problem is related to the brake abs warning light (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the service brakes (one problem).

Table 1. Service Brakes related problems of BMW 3 Series


Recently reported Service Brakes problems of the 2004 BMW 3 Series

The Brake Abs Warning Light problem

The contact owns a 2004 BMW 330i. The contact stated that the steering wheel vibrates, the vehicle shakes during acceleration and braking, all four tires were dry rotted, the abs light illuminates on the instrument panel, and a knocking noise is heard during acceleration.   Read details...

The Service Brakes problem

2004 BMW 330xi sedan (e46) rear tail light indicator light consistently comes on, even though there is no tail lamp failure. Online community forums report that this is likely due to ground wire short in the tail lamp assembly. Cost of repair at dealership estimated at $700.   Read details...

The Brake Disc Pads problem

New defective brake pads caused a traffic accident with total loss of the vehicles involved. Brake pads are contaminated and embedded with a slippery substance. Pads are from prime choice auto parts 42832 state route 12, alexandria bay, NY, 13607-2216 can you investigate and analyze the brake   Read details...


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