1994 BMW 5 Series Sedan Third generation Brake System Specifications
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| Condition | Value |
|---|
| All-wheel drive | 11.65 in |
| All other modifications | 11.89 in |
| 518 i with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 111 HP engine (1989.8–1995.9) | 0.47 in |
| 518 i with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 114 HP engine (1989.8–1995.9) | 0.47 in |
| 525 iX 24V with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 189 HP engine (1991.10–1995.9) | 1.1 in |
| 525 iX 24V with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 189 HP engine (1991.10–1995.9) | 1.1 in |
| 525 td with diesel straight-6 2.5 L 114 HP engine (1993.4–1995.9) | 0.47 in |
| 525 tds with diesel straight-6 2.5 L 141 HP engine (1991.9–1995.9) | 0.47 in |
| 530 i V8 with gasoline V8 3.0 L 215 HP engine (1992.9–1995.9) | 0.87 in |
| 535 i with gasoline straight-6 3.4 L 208 HP engine (1988.1–1995.9) | 0.87 in |
| 540 i V8 with gasoline V8 4.0 L 282 HP, 400 N⋅m engine (1992.9–1995.9) | 1.1 in |
| Internally ventilated brake discs | 0.87 in |
| Otherwise | 0.47 in |
| 518 i with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 111 HP engine (1989.8–1995.9) | 0.41 in |
| 518 i with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 114 HP engine (1989.8–1995.9) | 0.41 in |
| 525 iX 24V with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 189 HP engine (1991.10–1995.9) | 1.04 in |
| 525 iX 24V with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 189 HP engine (1991.10–1995.9) | 1.04 in |
| 525 td with diesel straight-6 2.5 L 114 HP engine (1993.4–1995.9) | 0.41 in |
| 525 tds with diesel straight-6 2.5 L 141 HP engine (1991.9–1995.9) | 0.41 in |
| 530 i V8 with gasoline V8 3.0 L 215 HP engine (1992.9–1995.9) | 0.8 in |
| 535 i with gasoline straight-6 3.4 L 208 HP engine (1988.1–1995.9) | 0.8 in |
| 540 i V8 with gasoline V8 4.0 L 282 HP, 400 N⋅m engine (1992.9–1995.9) | 1.04 in |
| Internally ventilated brake discs | 0.8 in |
| Otherwise | 0.41 in |
| Without backing plate | 0.079 in |
| 518 i with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 111 HP engine (1989.8–1995.9) | 9.88 in |
| Rear axle brake disc diameter | 11.81 in |
| All BMW gasoline V8 4.0 L M60 B40 (408S1) engines | 0.79 in |
| All other modifications | 0.39 in |
| All BMW gasoline V8 4.0 L M60 B40 (408S1) engines | 0.72 in |
| All other modifications | 0.33 in |
| All BMW gasoline straight-4 1.8 L M40 B18 (184E1) engines | 9.84 in |
| Parking brake | 7.09 in |
| With disc brake | 0.079 in |
| With drum brake | 0.059 in |
| Without backing plate | 0.059 in |
| Without backing plate | 0.079 in |
| 518 i with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 111 HP engine (1989.8–1995.9) | 0.94 in |
Brake system is the most important system in your 1994 5 Series Sedan. Check pads and disks from time to time and replace them as they worn below minimum thickness allowed by BMW.
Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 1994 BMW 5 Series Sedan user's manual. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.
Before doing any DIY service please check your insurance policy and BMW warranty policy for your region. In some regions DIY service may invalidate your warranty.
Table of Contents
- Air Conditioning Refrigerant Capacity
- Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity
- Axle Oil Capacity
- Brake Fluid Capacity
- Cooling Fluid Capacity
- Engine Oil Capacity
- Fluid and Lubricant Specifications
- Gearbox Oil Capacity
- Manual Transmission Oil Capacity
- Steering Fluid Capacity
- Brake System Specifications
- Chassis Specifications
- Drive Belts Specifications
- Electrical System Specifications
- Emission
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