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The brakes use a hydraulic dual-circuit brake system with power assistance. The front wheels have disc brakes, that are – except for the 518i | {{PAGEBANNER:MyE28_Banner.jpg|toc=yes}} | ||
== Brake FAQs == | |||
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! FAQ | |||
! Covers | |||
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| [[Front End Vibration While Braking]] | |||
| Control-arm bushings or rotors | |||
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| [[Brake Pedal Pulses After Hard Use]] | |||
| Warped rotors after a track day | |||
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| [[Brake Rotor Retaining Screw]] | |||
| Drill or break the rusted locator screw | |||
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| [[Delayed Braking Reaction]] | |||
| Failed brake accumulator (bomb) | |||
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| [[Parking Brake Button Stuck]] | |||
| Slide the grip back on the handle | |||
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The brakes use a hydraulic dual-circuit brake system with power assistance. The front wheels have disc brakes, that are – except for the 518i – internally ventilated. All models with 2.5L or more displacement have rear disc brakes (non-vented), while the lesser powered models have rear drum brakes. To prevent the wheels from locking, BMW equipped the E28 after 1984 with an anti-lock braking system, although it was an option in some markets. | |||
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