Re: Poor E39 handbrake.

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Re: Poor E39 handbrake.

Jeremy	28 Nov 2006 21:05
> 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. That does seem incredibly poor. > It did pass the MOT though, which was my main concern. It does make you wonder "how?". Signature jeremy ['01 BMW 530iA SE Touring]

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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