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Brake Pedal - Rattles When Quickly Released

GROUP 35
Pedals

Bulletin Number
35 50 01

Woodcliff Lake, NJ
November 2001
Service Engineering

SUBJECT:
Brake Pedal Rattles when Released Quickly

MODEL:
X5 E53

SITUATION:
Some customers may complain of a rattle when they release the brake pedal so that it pops back to the rest position. This is due to play between the pin and the push rod to the booster.

CORRECTION:
As of September 2000 production an "0" ring has been installed on the pin to take up the play that causes the noise.

In case of customer complaint, this "0" ring may be installed on earlier vehicles that exhibit the noise.

PROCEDURE

Remove the under dash panels to gain access to the pedal linkage.





Remove the clip (1) holding the pivot pin in the pushrod (2), and remove the pin. Install a part number 64 50 8 390 601 "0" ring onto the pin and re-install the pin and clip.





WARRANTY INFORMATION

Covered under the terms of the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty.