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Brake booster is loosing vacuum when sitting over night causing the brake pedal to be rock hard at startup. The brakes are fine again as soon as the car starts. I know that the E65 from the same years has a recall on the brake booster vacuum line and check valve.
The contact owns a 2006 BMW 5 series. The contact stated that the vehicle leaked oil and the brakes failed while driving at low speeds. The brakes worked normally when applied at high speeds. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that a new power brake booster and vacuum pump needed to be installed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. The dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 104,932.
BRAKES ARE NOT WORKING (STALLING) AFTER FULLY STOPPING AND REAPLYING BRAKE AT A LOWER SPEED. BRAKE PADEL IS BECOMING VERY HARD AND EVEN WITH ALL FOOT FORCE BRAKE PADEL IS NOT BEING DEPRESSED. I HAD MY KIDS IN THE CAR WHEN THIS HAPPENED. I READ IT ONLINE SIMILAR PROBLEM ACCURED IN OTHER BMW MODEL AND RECALL BULLETIN WAS ISSUED. THIS ISSUE IS VERY SERIOUS AND I'M WILLING TO LET INVESTIGATORS CHECK MY VEHICLE IF THEY WISH TO CHECK OUT THE PROBLEM. THANK YOU [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
The contact owns a 2006 BMW 525xi. The contact stated that while driving at various low speeds, the brake pedal was depressed but failed to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the brake booster failed and needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.
The brake lines rusted through and lost fluid very quickly as I was driving. I was able to make it to a garage, driving very carefully. Why are the brake lines made of a material which rusts? the garage told me the vehicle was unsafe to drive until the brake lines were replaced. The cost was $491.88.
- Traverse City, MI, USA
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The contact owns a 2006 BMW 525I. While driving approximately 40 mph, the brakes failed. The vehicle was shifted into neutral and taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the booster vacuum was turned at the vacuum pump causing the brake pump to leak oil and contaminate the brake booster. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000.
The contact owns a 2006 BMW 525xi. While coming to a full stop at a traffic light, the contact had to depress the brakes with both feet in order to stop the vehicle. The contact mentioned that no warning indicators were illuminated. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the brake vacuum pump needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The VIN and failure mileage were unavailable.
A leak developed in the power braking system, causing a vacuum loss and consequent reduction of power braking assistance. Mechanical braking is still available to slow and stop the vehicle.
TL * the contact owns a 2006 BMW 525I. While driving 40 mph, the vehicle became difficult to stop when the brake pedal was depressed. The contact had to depress the brake pedal with great force in order to stop the vehicle. The vehicle vibrated prior to coming to a complete stop. The failure occurred regularly. The vehicle was brought to the dealer for diagnostic testing, but was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 90,000.
The contact owns a 2006 BMW 5 series 525I. The contact stated that the emergency brake would have to be applied when attempting to brake to a complete stop. The brakes had not properly worked in the vehicle for an extended period of time and the contact had to apply the emergency brake in drive or reverse because the brakes would not stop the vehicle with the applying force. The vehicle had been taken to three repair shops where it was diagnosed that the power vacuum pump needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 10V446000 (service brakes, hydraulic) but had experienced the failure on multiple occasions. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.
The contact owns a 2006 BMW 528xi. The contact the contact stated that the brakes failed to respond to deceleration attempts. The vehicle was being repaired and diagnosed by a private mechanic. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 122,000.
The contact owns a 2006 BMW 525I. The contact stated that while driving 20 mph, he applied the brakes but the vehicle did not decelerate. The contact pumped the brakes furiously until the brakes responded. An independent mechanic inspected the vehicle and found motor oil inside the brake booster and the vacuum pump. The brake booster, vacuum pump and vacuum pipe were all replaced. The failure was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 78,300.
The contact owns a 2006 BMW 525-I. the contact stated that the vehicle was leaking oil onto the brakes booster, causing the vehicle to lose brake pressure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who confirmed the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure who stated that the vehicle was not included in any recalls and offered no additional assistance. The failure mileage was 125,000 and the current mileage was 129,000.
When I came to red light and went to push my brake a warning light appeared on dash with the message left brake lamp malfunction and my brake would not push down. This has happened several times since last week and I found an open recall that fits my car exactly but my car in not covered. Why"??"
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- Port Saint Lucie, FL, USA