turbo_mustang12

So I decided to post again to see if I can get some help. So i got in my car one day and was backing out of my house when I pushed the brake pedal I almost crashed cause the brake pedal was so stiff< it barely stops I have to push it really hard. So I took the cabin filter off cause the brake booster is located under there and I realised the brake fluid was empty so I had some dot 3 brake fluid laying around so i filled it then realised it took dot 4. Stupid me. So after i put it in the brake pedal is still hard. I bledd the brakes and its still hard. I had some people check it and they said it could be the brake booster. Its a very expensive part so I dont wanna buy it and it not be that. Some say it could be the master cylinder im out of warranty and I dont know what to do I dont wanna take it to the dealer and pay all that money. By the way its a 2005 545i bmw and has been nothing but a headache even my passenger restraint error came on it seems that every common problem is happening to me and I dont have all the money in the world to put in this car cause im a 22 year old student please help.

mainebimmer

Have you ever bled brakes before? Double check that this isn't caused by air in your brake lines. If there isn't, can you replace the other parts yourself? That would be the most economical. Sorry to hear your car has been giving you problems. I'm a college student too, I can relate to not wanting to go broke because of your car.

turbo_mustang12

Thanks for the quick response. I did bleed them but stopped at the 3rd wheels because I didnt feel the petal getting any softer.

EBMCS03

Have a dealer check the brake booster valve.

turbo_mustang12

What exactly do I tell the dealer and what if it is the brake booster valve

porsche911targa

Hi, I would tell the dealer exactly what you told us.

Now, I don't mean to be condescending or patronizing, but I suggest that if you indeed are a 22 year old student and can't really afford the repairs and maintenance on your car, that perhaps you should consider going with a cheaper alternative, for now.

Most of us came up through the ranks; we paid our dues, so to speak, and went through our shares or Fords, Pontiacs, and Hyundais before getting where we are, and now many of us don't even flinch if we are presented with a $3,000 repair bill. I mean, we flinch and piss and moan about it, but we don't need to take out second mortgages because we bought our cars at a time in our lives when we can really afford them.

That's your lesson for today. Good luck with the brakes. i hope you can resolve the problem in the most affordable and safe way for you.

Joe

turbo_mustang12

Lol thanks joe. Its cool dont worry. I can afford my maintenance but im that type of guy that hates giving the dealer free money.

EBMCS03

I cant afford my bills... can I have some free money?

turbo_mustang12

Haha. I think everybody tries to save money here in there. Its the same thing as buying a replica part etc...

porsche911targa

LOL, join the crowd. I'm one of those guys, too.