How do you adjust the parking brake on a BMW?
Using a flathead screwdriver, rotate adjuster to expand parking brake shoes until wheel cannot be turned, then back adjust off specified number of notches. For the driver side wheel, lever adjuster toward rear of vehicle. For the passenger side wheel, lever adjuster toward front of vehicle.
How do you tighten a parking brake?
Pull the handbrake lever ‘on’ until slight resistance is felt at the lever; then try turning each rear wheel. Each should turn with equal resistance. If they do not, tighten the cable on the slacker side until both feel equal. Tighten the locknuts.
How does the parking brake work on a BMW E60?
Click here to order! BMW E60 models are equipped with a mechanical parking brake. This parking brake is used to hold the vehicle stationary when not in use. The parking brake is operated via a handle in the vehicle cabin, which pulls the parking brake cables that engage the parking brake shoes.
How can I adjust my parking brake lever?
You can adjust your parking brake with the wheels raised off the ground. You do not have to remove the wheels. A quick check of the parking brake is to pull up the parking brake lever and listen to the number of clicks it makes until stopping. If your parking brake lever makes 10 clicks or more, it needs to be adjusted.
How can I Jack my BMW 5 Series?
Remove one wheel stud per rear wheel while the vehicle is on the ground. Lift and support the rear of the vehicle. See our tech article on jacking your vehicle. Rotate the rear wheel until the removed stud bore is on the bottom (green arrow).
How do you release the tension on a parking brake?
Release the cable tension by engaging the service lock. Press the spring (green arrow) with a flathead screwdriver until the hook locks (yellow arrow) the spring in a compressed position. If the parking brake lever is not fully released, you will not be able to engage the service lock.