Service Brakes Problems of BMW 650

BMW 650 owners have reported 10 service brakes related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 5 most common service brakes problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's service brakes (5 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's brake disc pads (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Service Brakes related problems of BMW 650


Recently reported Service Brakes problems of BMW 650

The Service Brakes problem

Tl- the contact owns a 2006 BMW 650i. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds that in order for the brakes to cause a complete stop the contact had to put an abnormal amount of pressure on the brake pedal.   Read details...

The Brake Disc Pads problem

The brakes present with a vibration or "judder" (as described by BMW) on application at all speeds. The vibration increases at higher speeds - thus the major safety issue. This was a result of rotor warping under normal driving conditions (all 4 rotors and pads???? - this is incredulous).   Read details...

The Brake Light On problem

The contact owns a 2007 BMW 650i. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, he depressed the brakes but the vehicle would not respond. The brake warning light also illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis where the mechanic stated that the brake   Read details...

The Brakes Failed problem

The contact owned a 2006 BMW 650i. While driving 15 mph and coming to a stop, the brakes failed to respond. The contact stated that the brake pedal was soft and traveled to the floorboard. The harder the brake pedal was applied, the further to the floor it went without a response.   Read details...

The Brake Fluid Leak problem

The contact owns a 2007 BMW 650i. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 mph, the power assist brake warning light illuminated. The contact stated that he continued to drive the vehicle and when arriving at his destination, he noticed that the vehicle was leaking brake fluid.   Read details...




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