1988 BMW 535 determining problem -braker master or brake bo

1988 BMW 535
105,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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DINAN535TURBO
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I would like to know if there is a tell tail way to determine which 1 or both are faulty.
Jul 22, 2008 at 8:27 PM
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DOCHAGERTY
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What symptoms are occurring? Do you have leakage of fluid? Do you have any warning lights at the dash?
Jul 22, 2008 at 8:37 PM
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DINAN535TURBO
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The brakes get hard only for a panic stop
Jul 23, 2008 at 9:25 AM
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DOCHAGERTY
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The brake system has what is commonly referred to as a brake "bomb" and it will require replacement. The part number is 34-33-1-162-054 and can be obtained online at RealOEM.com There is a picture of it there as well.
Jul 25, 2008 at 7:19 AM