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How to Fix the Handbrake on a BMW 3 Series

Model: BMW Serie 3 F30, F31 - Years 2012-2019
Part: Parking brake

To fix the handbrake on a BMW 3 Series (if it does not stop even when pulled all the way), start by putting the car on a lift and raising it, or on a flat surface, securely immobilized, and lifted with a jack, so that the left rear wheel can rotate freely. At this point, remove all the bolts that secure the wheel in place, except for one. Now, using a screwdriver, unlock the mechanism found inside the hole of a bolt (as shown in the video images), until the wheel can rotate freely. Repeat the same process on the right rear wheel. At this point, the job is done!

Updated on 12 March 2026 by ScegliAuto

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How to Adjust the Brightness of the Instrument Cluster on a Peugeot 3008?

To adjust the brightness of the instrument cluster on a Peugeot 3008, you need to turn on the ignition and access the settings via the menu located in the central area of the dashboard. In the screen that appears, select the "Display Configuration" option: now, by selecting the "Brightness" option, you can adjust it using the dedicated slider that will appear on the screen. The adjustment should be made with the headlights on as well as with them off. Once the adjustment is complete, you can turn off the instrument cluster.

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