brake system drive moderately

Poorf30 · 11-26-2018, 10:24 PM

I’ve been driving around in the winter in my F30 328xi but lately I have been having trouble controlling the car at low speeds with brakes on. For some reason my front brakes will lock up, and my rears will continue to rotate. Shouldn’t the ABS stop this from happening?

I tried applying the brakes fully and I get a warning “brake system failure drive moderately, Go to the nearest service station”. I have no error code that sticks, nothing to indicate that an ABS sensor has failed. I have no check engine light but I did read my car with an OBD3 reader getting a temp sensor error. The only way for me to turn at slow speeds is not to touch the brakes.

Anyone have an idea what could be causing the problem? I am leaning towards an ABS sensor failure but I have no code to support it.

Billfitz · 11-27-2018, 08:41 AM

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For some reason my front brakes will lock up, and my rears will continue to rotate. Shouldn’t the ABS stop this from happening?

Only if it's working. Since your reader hasn't identified the problem that leaves one option: take it to a shop.

zinner · 12-03-2018, 06:54 PM

It's too cold in Canada move south.

Poorf30 · 12-06-2018, 12:56 PM

Taking it to the shop today. My car has further developed issues with the power steering as it stopped working for a drive. It’s working now but I can’t have that stop working to. I’m thinking the cold is the issue.

Looks like moving down south is my best option thanks zimmer

Billfitz · 12-06-2018, 03:28 PM

It's too hot in North Carolina, move north.

LRW70 · 12-07-2018, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Billfitz

It's too hot in North Carolina, move north.

It’s too humid down south, move west to AZ & enjoy the dry heat.

jh_f30 · 12-10-2018, 09:55 AM

Yeah, just avoid California...we're full.

On a serious note, keep us posted on what's wrong with your car, sounds serious and I'm curious to hear what the issue was. How many miles on it?

Billfitz · 12-10-2018, 10:51 AM

I've got a nice beach house waiting for me in Bakersfield when I retire. So far just the house, not the beach, but it will arrive in due time.

jh_f30 · 12-10-2018, 11:12 AM

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I've got a nice beach house waiting for me in Bakersfield when I retire. So far just the house, not the beach, but it will arrive in due time.

Are you running catless to help move things along?

Billfitz · 12-10-2018, 12:04 PM

No need, I vote Republican.

11-26-2018, 10:24 PM	#1
Poorf30 Registered 1 Rep 3 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW F30 Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	brake system drive moderately I’ve been driving around in the winter in my F30 328xi but lately I have been having trouble controlling the car at low speeds with brakes on. For some reason my front brakes will lock up, and my rears will continue to rotate. Shouldn’t the ABS stop this from happening? I tried applying the brakes fully and I get a warning “brake system failure drive moderately, Go to the nearest service station”. I have no error code that sticks, nothing to indicate that an ABS sensor has failed. I have no check engine light but I did read my car with an OBD3 reader getting a temp sensor error. The only way for me to turn at slow speeds is not to touch the brakes. Anyone have an idea what could be causing the problem? I am leaning towards an ABS sensor failure but I have no code to support it.
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Poorf30 Registered 1 Rep 3 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW F30 Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Taking it to the shop today. My car has further developed issues with the power steering as it stopped working for a drive. It’s working now but I can’t have that stop working to. I’m thinking the cold is the issue. Looks like moving down south is my best option thanks zimmer
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Billfitz Lieutenant General 8216 Rep 16,052 Posts Drives: '15 328iX GT Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: New Hampshire iTrader: (0)	It's too hot in North Carolina, move north.
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jh_f30 Lieutenant Colonel 1306 Rep 1,827 Posts Drives: 2013 335i Sportline Auto RWD Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (2)	brake system drive moderately Yeah, just avoid California...we're full. On a serious note, keep us posted on what's wrong with your car, sounds serious and I'm curious to hear what the issue was. How many miles on it? __________________ 2013 F30 335i RWD ZF Melbourne Red ~Remus Sport Axleback~VRSF Chargepipe~VRSF Catless Downpipe~GPlus FMIC~HR Sport Springs~Active Autowerke OBD Flash Tune Stage 2~
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Billfitz Lieutenant General 8216 Rep 16,052 Posts Drives: '15 328iX GT Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: New Hampshire iTrader: (0)	I've got a nice beach house waiting for me in Bakersfield when I retire. So far just the house, not the beach, but it will arrive in due time.
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