How to properly ADJUST the HANDBRAKE on a BMW ?
My BMW's handbrake is no longer effective even though the brake discs and brake shoes are recent. I therefore adjust the handbrake according to the technical manual.
I do this on a BMW 5 series E39 but the method is similar for the following models:
BMW 1 series E81, E87
BMW 3 series E46, E90, E91, E92, E93
BMW 5 series E60
BMW 7 series E38
BMW Z3
The adjustment is made first inside the disc with an adjustment screw for the shoes. Then the adjustment is made by acting on the tension of the two cables.
0:00 Intro
0:49 Explanation of the role of the adjustment screw
1:34 Release of the 2 handbrake cables
2:59 Adjusting the 2 screws inside the rear discs
6:04 Adjusting the tension of the 2 cables
8:20 Test of the light and blocking of the adjustment of the 2 cables
9:15 Reassembly and conclusion
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