# Service bulletin 340213

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10150166
- Published by NHTSA: 2018\-12\-03
- Manufacturer's number: 340213
- Manufacturer's date: 2013\-11\-01
- NHTSA component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

## NHTSA's summary

Incorrect Remaining Service Life from CBS Data for Brake Pads. The calculated remaining service life for the brake pads \(front and/or rear axle\) from the CBS data does not match the actual brake pad thickness. The customer notices implausible remaining distances \(too high or too low\) on the front and/or the rear axle brake system. Software calculation of the brake pad wear model.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2013/MC-10150166-9999.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2013/MC-10150166-0001.pdf)

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## Components

Brakes

## Vehicles listed

- 2011 to 2014 BMW 528I
- 2011 to 2014 BMW 535I
- 2010 to 2012 BMW 535I GRAN TURISMO
- 2011 BMW 535I US
- 2011 to 2014 BMW 550I
- 2010 to 2012 BMW 550I GRAN TURISMO
- 2012 to 2014 BMW 640I
- 2012 to 2014 BMW 650I
- 2012 to 2014 BMW 740I
- 2011 BMW 740I US
- 2011 to 2014 BMW 740LI
- 2009 to 2014 BMW 750I
- 2009 to 2014 BMW 750LI
- 2010 to 2012 BMW 760LI
- 2014 BMW 760LI
- 2012 to 2013 BMW ACTIVE HYBRID 5
- 2013 BMW ACTIVE HYBRID 7
- 2014 BMW ACTIVE HYBRID 7
- 2013 to 2014 BMW M5
- 2013 to 2014 BMW M6

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [14V627000](/recalls/nhtsa/14V627000.md), 2014-10-07: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
- [13V454000](/recalls/nhtsa/13V454000.md), 2013-09-26: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [B340714](/bulletins/10244237.md), 2023-11-01, Service bulletin: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC. Functional noises \(squealing/honking\) when braking shortly before the vehicle comes to a stop. CAUSE Material\-
- [SIM010617](/bulletins/10215023.md), 2022-07-05, Service bulletin: SERVICE BRAKES. Visual Inspection of Brake discs/Rotors for new car deliveries
- [B341019](/bulletins/10203336.md), 2021-11-08, Service bulletin: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC. Inform the customer during a consultation that the M Compound \(standard equipment\) and M Carbon Ceramic \(optional\) brakes are high\-performance brake systems which are designed for sporty, dynamic driving styles. As a side effect of the highest possible brake performance, customers are likely to hear noises due to the extremely resilient materials. In the same conversation, inform the customer that his/her braking performance can help ensure that the noises do not occur or disappear quickly.
- [B341019](/bulletins/10201141.md), 2021-09-07, Service bulletin: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC. Inform the customer during a consultation that the M Compound \(standard equipment\) and M Carbon Ceramic \(optional\) brakes are high\-performance brake systems which are designed for sporty, dynamic driving styles. As a side effect of the highest possible brake performance, customers are likely to hear noises due to the extremely resilient materials In the same conversation, inform the customer that his/her braking performance can help ensure that the noises do not occur or disappear quickly.
- [B340414](/bulletins/10194296.md), 2021-05-24, Service bulletin: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC; STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR. Diagnosis of Compound Brake System Complaints in M Vehicles: 1. Visible cracks are caused by high thermal stresses during rapid heating and cooling of the brake discs. Braking from high speed with cold brake components \(less than 212 degrees F\) increases the likelihood of cracks to form.
- [B340517](/bulletins/10178996.md), 2020-08-31, Service bulletin: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC; WHEELS. TICKING NOISE WHILE CORNERING WITHOUT THE BRAKES APPLIED: Ticking noise coming from front wheel while cornering without brakes applied, noticeable at low speeds. The vehicle must be moving.
- [B513016](/bulletins/10174015.md), 2020-04-20, Service bulletin: AIR BAGS; PARKING BRAKE. TAILGATE UNINTENTIONALLY OPENS: This Service Information Bulletin \(Revision 4\) replaces SI B51 30 16 dated March 2018. Trunk/tailgate may open when vehicle is locked Trunk/tailgate may open while the vehicle is in motion usually after stopping such as a traffic light etc. Vehicle key trunk/tailgate button may be accidentally pressed thus opening the tailgate.
- [B340517](/bulletins/10174009.md), 2020-04-20, Service bulletin: BACK OVER PREVENTION; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC; WHEELS; POWER TRAIN. TICKING NOISE WHILE CORNERING WITHOUT THE BRAKES APPLIED: This Service Information Bulletin \(Revision 3\) replaces SI B34 05 17 dated September 2017. Ticking noise coming from front wheel while cornering without brakes applied noticeable at low speeds. The vehicle must be moving. See attached video V34 01 20 Note: For a similar noise heard when parking with the brakes applied refer to SIB 31 01 12. Microscopic movement of the contact interface between the inner brake disc and the wheel bearing flange on vehicles equipped with lightweight brake discs.
- [B341019](/bulletins/10170577.md), 2020-01-21, Service bulletin: SERVICE BRAKES. HELPFUL INFORMATION FOR CUSTOMER DISCUSSIONS REGARDING MOTORSPORT VEHICLE BRAKES: Note for customer deleted: If the noise does not disappear despite the attempts to regenerate the brake a repair is required.
- [B341019](/bulletins/10169460.md), 2019-12-16, Service bulletin: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT. HELPFUL INFORMATION FOR CUSTOMER DISCUSSIONS REGARDING MOTORSPORT VEHICLE BRAKES: INFORMATION Inform the customer during a consultation that the M Compound \(standard equipment\) and M Carbon Ceramic \(optional\) brakes are high\-performance brake systems which are designed for sporty dynamic driving styles. As a side effect of the highest possible brake performance customers are likely to hear noises due to the extremely resilient materials.

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