Problem pressing brake pedal when starting car

e92phreak · 10-10-2008, 12:51 AM

Not sure if anyone else has encountered this before, but I know it's been discussed in some chat threads.

I have an 07 March build E92 335i Steptronic. To start my car, I depress the brake pedal and push the start button. Lately, when I start my car after it's been parked overnight, the brake pedal is very stiff and does not press very far down. In fact, it barely allows me to step on it. It's like it can only be pressed down an inch or so.

I know Purple All Sectors has this problem as well, though he doesn't drive his car for a week at a time.

It seems to only happen when the car hasn't been driven for awhile. If I drive it around, park for a short period, then start it up again, the brake pedal presses down fine.

Anyone else have this problem before?

duyh · 10-10-2008, 12:53 AM

i did for a while and then it went away

pedev1 · 10-10-2008, 12:57 AM

Do a search on brake booster.

e92phreak · 10-10-2008, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by pedev1

Do a search on brake booster.

Thanks for the quick response!!!

1clean335i · 10-10-2008, 06:46 AM

theres a check valve on the vacumm hose that goes to the brake booster that goes bad... take it to the dealer. theres an sib out for it

mr.bob · 10-10-2008, 07:11 AM

SAME PROBLEM HERE. Mine occurs about 4-5 times per week. Any ideas for a fix??

aut0sh0cker · 10-10-2008, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by mr.bob

SAME PROBLEM HERE. Mine occurs about 4-5 times per week. Any ideas for a fix??

thats like my car...

1clean335i · 10-10-2008, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by mr.bob

SAME PROBLEM HERE. Mine occurs about 4-5 times per week. Any ideas for a fix??

did you not read my post? it is right above yours...

10-10-2008, 12:51 AM	#1
e92phreak General 384 Rep 21,747 Posts Drives: E92 335i TiAg/E46 323i TiAg Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: CA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 E92 335i [9.50] 2000 E46 323i [0.00]	Problem pressing brake pedal when starting car Not sure if anyone else has encountered this before, but I know it's been discussed in some chat threads. I have an 07 March build E92 335i Steptronic. To start my car, I depress the brake pedal and push the start button. Lately, when I start my car after it's been parked overnight, the brake pedal is very stiff and does not press very far down. In fact, it barely allows me to step on it. It's like it can only be pressed down an inch or so. I know Purple All Sectors has this problem as well, though he doesn't drive his car for a week at a time. It seems to only happen when the car hasn't been driven for awhile. If I drive it around, park for a short period, then start it up again, the brake pedal presses down fine. Anyone else have this problem before? __________________ 07 E92 335i \| TiAg \| Step \| Padl \| Cmft \| Alum Trm \| PDC \| Nav \| Assist \| Sat \| Lthr \| Prem \| Sprt \| Rear Splr \| RDSport Quads \| iPod \| V1 \| LT Refl \| VS Clear Bra \| OEM Lip \| KWV2 \| Mtec Sides \| BBS LM-R 00 E46 323i \| TiAg \| 5sp \| Sport \| Roof \| RDSport Cams \| RDSport tune \| RDSport Shift \| Volk LE37 \| M3 spoiler \| PSS9 \| SuperSprint \| Brembo
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10-10-2008, 12:53 AM	#2
duyh Team Blop 88 Rep 602 Posts Drives: X5M & 13 E92 M3 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Blop HQ, WA iTrader: (1)	i did for a while and then it went away
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pedev1 Private First Class 1 Rep 120 Posts Drives: M4 ZCP Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: AZ iTrader: (1)	Do a search on brake booster.
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10-10-2008, 07:11 AM	#6
mr.bob Private 4 Rep 72 Posts Drives: 2008 335XI Coupe; 2004 325 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Connecticut iTrader: (0)	Hard Brake Pedal SAME PROBLEM HERE. Mine occurs about 4-5 times per week. Any ideas for a fix??
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