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How to Adjust the Handbrake on the BMW 1 Series?

Model: BMW Serie 1 E81, E82, MK 1, E87 - Years: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
Part: Parking brake

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To adjust the handbrake on the BMW 1 Series, lift the leather gaiter covering the handbrake lever to access the components underneath. You will find a screw connected to a cable, which in turn is linked to the handbrake lever: by adjusting this bolt, you can change the tension of the handbrake.

Tightening the screw will make the lever stiffer, while loosening it will make the handbrake lever softer. Once the adjustment is complete, reposition the gaiter over the lever.


Updated on 29 September 2026 by ScegliAuto


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