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SIB 34 06 14: Axle squeak

Axle squeak on BMW E60/F06/F07/F10 and other models (2011–2016); BMW shared service information.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10147871 · Dec 2015 · also written SI B34 06 14, B340614

What it covers

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SI B34 06 14December 2015 BrakesTechnical Service This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI 34 06 14 December 2014. designates changes to this revision SUBJECT M5 and M6 Front Axle Brake Squeak with Compound Brake System. A squeaking noise can be heard when braking from a slow speed.

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 34 06 14
Also written: SI B34 06 14, B340614, 34 06 14, SIB-34-06-14, SI B340614
NHTSA ID10148181, 10147871 (revisions)
Document IDs filed340614, B340614
TypeService bulletin
Date (first filed Dec 2014)
Models528i, 535d, 535i, 550i, 640i, ActiveHybrid 5
Model years2011–2016
ChassisE60, F06, F07, F10, F12, F13
EnginesN20, N52, N55, N57, N62, N63
Component (NHTSA)Air › Disc › Caliper
Hydraulic
Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Caliper
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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Source: NHTSA Manufacturer Communications (public data). BimmerBench is not affiliated with BMW or NHTSA. The title and description above are our own plain-English summary; the full bulletin is BMW's document, linked above.