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hard brakes

Discussion in 'E12 (1975-1981)' started by takauya, May 18, 2008.

    takauya guest

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    i recently bought a e12 5 series which iam planning to restore,the problem is that the brakes are hard when they are applied and i can not figure out what the cause might be
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    alotawatts

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    Make sure the pedal is working the full ratio (distance) up and down.
    Could be the booster failing or vacuum problem.
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    az3579

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    +1. That's where I'd start looking.

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