1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION
Brake fluid, (glycol-based) as used in BMW brake systems, must conform with
the following requirements:
High boiling point
Good low temperature resistance
Low compressibil
Special tools required:
52 0 050.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove rear seat.
Remove rear panel trim.
Disengage welt in marked area from seat mechanism.
Remove rear panel trim (1).
Installation:
Make sure metal lugs in welt are correctly engaged.
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The parking brake test must be carried out on the roller dynamometer as
follows.
Release position (engine off / ignition on ):
Wheel circumferential force right / left < or = 300 N.
Press parking brake button (engine off / ignition on ):
Car must be pulled uniformly out of brake roller or d