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You may notice that the BMW 318 brake pedal has a slight pulsation up and down when lightly braking. If this is happening the BMW 318 rear brake drums are warped and in need of replacement. The cost of new BMW 318 brake drums in most cases will be less than the cost of having the drums turned, so don’t take the chance of overheating and warping the BMW 318 drums, purchase new brake drums when doing a brake job. We also recommend replacing the drums in pairs so the BMW 318 does not pull under severe braking conditions.
Dot 3 and Dot 4 Brake fluids are recommended by most vehicle manufacturers and are a glycol based fluid that has similar characteristics to antifreeze. The Dot 5 Brake fluid is a silicone based fluid that is not compatible with many OE brake systems. You need to make sure you refer to the BMW manufacturer’s recommendations when adding or flushing brake fluid. Today’s BMW's have very complex brake systems and most on the road today have ABS systems that are very sensitive to the types of fluid used in the 318 braking system. Adding the incorrect type of fluid could cost you thousands in BMW 318 brake system repairs.
When replacing the BMW 318 Master Cylinder, be sure to check the brake booster for damage. DriveWire sells only top quality OEM BMW 318 Brake Master Cylinders that meet or exceed mfg specifications.
DriveWire has the Highest Quality BMW 318 brake pads including Ceramic, Semi Metallic and Genuine. For the best results use BMW 318 OEM Brake Pad Sets
To keep your BMW 318 brakes in top condition, use only BMW genuine - OEM brake discs. From ATE to Brembo we have the BMW 318 brakes at discount prices.
The BMW 318 brake shoes do need replacing about every 50K miles or so. When replacing the BMW 318 brake shoes be sure to check the hardware and the wheel cylinders for damage or leakage. This is also a good time to check the brake drums for scoring or unusual wear. The BMW 318 brake shoes come in a primary and a secondary shoe that needs to be replaced in the exact location that they were removed from.
Leaking BMW 318 wheel cylinders are the number one cause of brake system failures on BMW's equipped with rear drum brakes. The o-rings on the BMW 318 wheel cylinder pistons wear out over time and let the brake fluid seep thru to the outside of the cylinder. The wheel cylinder boot usually traps a small amount of fluid before it contaminates the entire rear brake assembly.