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xabi 
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Joined: 29-November-2005
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 Topic: Main Dealer servicing
Posted: 14-December-2005 at 06:06 |
Hi,
Last night my hand brake went very loose on me - takes about 12 clicks to start holding the car but isnt good enough to hold it. I haver it booked into main dealer tomorrow, has anyone ideas what this may cost me?
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kbannon
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E39 525i Sport Individual
Joined: 09-October-2002
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Posted: 14-December-2005 at 06:14 |
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It could be just the cables or more likely the adjusting mechanisms. As for price - how long is a piece of string? Dealer rates are quite high as are their parts.
What car is it?
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Current: 2009 E60 520d "Sport" tractor
Previous: 1989 E30 320i SE
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llatsni
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Posted: 14-December-2005 at 06:17 |
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Hey Xabi, welcome...
If you tell us the model and year of your car we'll be able to give you much more specific advice
:)
Paul
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1996 e34 525i SE Touring [uberwagon!]
1992 e36 325i Coupe [track car]
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xabi
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Posted: 14-December-2005 at 06:20 |
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Its an E46 318i '00 - Suppose i better own up as to what i did. I remeber reading in the manula that it would do no harm to apply the handbrake slightly while coasting to a stop to clear drums etc. So, as im up for NCT i decided to give it a go, 20 mph, apply clutch, pull handbrake, car starts to slow, handbrake starts to rise, stupid of me i know.
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llatsni
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Posted: 14-December-2005 at 06:29 |
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That should have been fine... years of pulling handbrakers in my old 306 *shudder* never severly loosened it as you describe.
The handbrakes in more modern bmws should easily be able to withstand the mild application you performed - there are some here who've been known to go a weee bit further - you know who you are - pesky drifters ;)...
It should be easily adjustable, (open to correction) carefully remove the handbrake gaitor from its mount and if there is 2 bolts on threaded bars tighten them in a few mm and see if that makes a difference.
Paul
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1996 e34 525i SE Touring [uberwagon!]
1992 e36 325i Coupe [track car]
1998 e36 316i SE Saloon [sold... but missed]
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Richie
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Joined: 04-November-2002
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Posted: 14-December-2005 at 06:40 |
Avoid a main dealer if it's not too late. CAncel the appointment. Any garage can sort that for you at half the price.
Welcome to the forum 
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Richie
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xabi
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Posted: 14-December-2005 at 06:55 |
Just had a quick try at tightening it - works a treat, need to ge the balance correct now, any tips? - What is lekely to have happened her, cable stetched? or more serious damage, should i replace the cable soon.
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llatsni
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Posted: 14-December-2005 at 07:04 |
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Probably cable stretch - you should be able to feel any imbalance by repeating the procedure you 1st tried!!! Although I can understand if you're reluctant to repeat that.
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1996 e34 525i SE Touring [uberwagon!]
1992 e36 325i Coupe [track car]
1998 e36 316i SE Saloon [sold... but missed]
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JohnH
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Posted: 14-December-2005 at 07:30 |
You probably killed the handbrake shoes - not expensive to replace.
Give Alan a call in AC Car Sales on 4531433 and he'll sort you out.
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