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Re: Poor E39 handbrake.
| Mike G | 28 Nov 2006 23:24 |
>> Have any E39's got good h/brakes?
>> Auto 528i
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> gently while driving at <10mph, then release. Repeat a few times and allow
> to cool off in between.
I'll certainly try to bed them in, but TBH I don't expect a dramatic
improvement.
I'll also see if if any improvement can be made by checking and maybe
lubricating the linkage from the h/brake lever to the shoes.
Mike.
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| JB | 28 Nov 2006 21:28 |
> Have any E39's got good h/brakes?
> Auto 528i
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> about 750 rpm.
> It did pass the MOT though, which was my main concern.
It does take a while to bed in a handbrake with shoes internal to a disc,
especially a new disc. It may be worth putting the handbrake on _very_
gently while driving at <10mph, then release. Repeat a few times and allow
to cool off in between.
JB
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| Mike G | 28 Nov 2006 20:59 |
Have any E39's got good h/brakes?
Auto 528i
Had new rear discs, pads, and shoes fitted today. Handbrake is still very
poor.
I'm nor exactly a weakling, but without using the footbrake I can't pull it
on hard enough to stop the car creeping on tickover, which is only about 750
rpm.
It did pass the MOT though, which was my main concern.
Mike.
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