Re: Poor E39 handbrake.

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Re: Poor E39 handbrake.

Dave Plowman (News)

29 Nov 2006 09:58

> > If you had them fitted, wonder if they went through the adjustment
> > proceeder properly? I ignore the TIS, and (after loosening off the
> > handbrake cables adjust the drums as you would any other - up until they
> > bite then back off just enough to clear. Then adjust the cables so when
> > fully down the same is the case.

> Thanks Dave. I'll remember that come the summer, when crawling around
> under car might be a little more pleasant.

Ah - but you don't need to crawl under the car. The cable adjustment is
*inside* - remove the cover on the side of the transmission tunnel on the
driver's side just below the handbrake. The screw for the cover needs a
small ratchet handle with pozidriv bit to undo on my car although it might
depend on the type of seats.

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Mike G	29 Nov 2006 02:07
>> Have any E39's got good h/brakes? > [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > bite then back off just enough to clear. Then adjust the cables so when > fully down the same is the case. Thanks Dave. I'll remember that come the summer, when crawling around under car might be a little more pleasant. Mike.

Dave Plowman (News)

28 Nov 2006 21:29

> Have any E39's got good h/brakes?

Not that I've driven.

> Auto 528i Had new rear discs, pads,
> and shoes fitted today. Handbrake is still very poor.

If you had them fitted, wonder if they went through the adjustment
proceeder properly? I ignore the TIS, and (after loosening off the
handbrake cables adjust the drums as you would any other - up until they
bite then back off just enough to clear. Then adjust the cables so when
fully down the same is the case.

> 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.

Mine does - just about.

> It did pass the MOT though, which was my main concern. Mike.

I think they see one coming and daren't fail it in case they get the job
of trying to fix it...

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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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