Brakes - Master Cylinder Reservoir Seal Damage Caution
Group 34Brakes
Bulletin Number
34 02 96
Woodcliff Lake, NJ
February 1996
Product Engineering
SUBJECT:
Damage to Master Cylinder Reservoir Seals
MODELS:
325i, 328i
Situation:
In the course of performing transmission repairs on E36 cars with M50 or M52 engines, and equipped with ASC + T, it is absolutely imperative that the throttle body be removed to prevent the possibility of the throttle body contacting the master cylinder reservoir when the transmission is lowered. This precaution is clearly stated in the repair procedures for both manual and automatic transmissions.
If the throttle body is not removed, and the reservoir is contacted, damage to the seals between the reservoir and the master cylinder can occur. The damage may not be readily apparent, and could lead to loss of brake fluid after the car is returned to the customer.
Warranty Status: Information only.