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SIB 34 04 15: Brakes ticking noise

Brakes ticking noise on BMW F01/F02/F10/F15 and other models (2014–2015); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10151410 · Aug 2015 · also written SI B34 04 15, B340415

What it covers

A service bulletin tells BMW technicians how to diagnose or fix a known issue. It is not a recall: a repair under a bulletin is normally paid by the owner unless the car is still under warranty or a warranty extension applies.

After Cold Start, Brake Booster Reservoir Vacuum Reduced. With an outside temperature below 14ºF, brake booster vacuum may be reduced after a cold start. The non-return valve in the vacuum line to the brake booster may stick at temperatures below 14ºF.

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 34 04 15
Also written: SI B34 04 15, B340415, 34 04 15, SIB-34-04-15, SI B340415
NHTSA ID10151410
Document IDs filedB340415
TypeService bulletin
Date
Models328d, 535d, 740LD, X5
Model years2014–2015
ChassisF01, F02, F10, F15, F30, F31
EnginesN20, N47, N55, N57, N63
Component (NHTSA)Service Brakes

Model, year and engine coverage comes from NHTSA's records. Not every car in this range is affected; the official document lists the exact production dates and conditions.

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