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    4. : How to fix the handbrake on the BMW 3 series

BMW Serie 3 - Video tutorial

Model: BMW Serie 3 F30, F31 - Years 2012-2019
Part: Hand brake
Operation: How to fix the handbrake on the BMW 3 series

To adjust the handbrake of the BMW 3 Series (if it does not brake even by pulling it to the maximum), we start by placing the car on the bridge and lifting it, or on a plane, well immobilized, and raised by means of a jack, so that the wheel left rear can turn freely. At this point, we must unscrew all the bolts, which lock the wheel in its seat, except one. Now, using a screwdriver, we unlock the mechanism, which we find inside the hole of a bolt (as shown in the video images), until the wheel can rotate freely. The same work is done on the right rear wheel. And, at this point, that's it!


Posted on 22 November 2023 by ScegliAuto

Handbrake adjustment on Ford Ecosport

First remove the plastic profile at the base of the gear lever. To do this, slightly widen the side edges and carefully lift it to release it. There is no need to remove it completely, just move it forward to avoid bother. Now remove the plastic center console around the handbrake by first working from the rear to release it and lifting it until the brake lever passes. Also in this case it is not necessary to remove it completely but, paying attention to the connected cables, it can be stowed in front of the passenger seat. At this point we notice that at the base of the handbrake lever, on the front, we find a nut. By acting on it, with a 10 wrench, we can adjust the brake force, increasing it by turning the nut clockwise, or decreasing it by turning it counterclockwise. Once adjusted, the center console can be repositioned first, pressing lightly to engage it, and then the profile of the gearbox base.

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