Genuine BMW X3 Parking Brake Cable

BMW X3 Parking Brake Cable Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Left Hand Brake Bowden Cable
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  Q: How is the parking brake cable replaced and adjusted on BMW X3?

  A: The parking brake is operated by two separate Bowden cables, and each can be unbolted from the under dash mechanism and replaced individually. To access the base of the parking brake handle, get interior and to do this, you will need to take off the center console storage tray, and the center armrest as well. Reduce the tension of cable of parking brake by accessing the parking brake handle adjuster, and with the help of the screwdriver to lock the parking brake handle and pull the stop spring back in order to hook. Lift the car and prepare to stabilize it and then to remove the rear wheels. If the above described procedures is followed, the rear Brake Calipers should be removed from the trailing arms and the rear brake rotors should be detached from the car. In particular be attentive to the fact that the brake caliper assembly should not drape from the brake hose, and should instead be secured from the chassis with strong wire. Second, rip off the complete exhaust system as well as the center tunnel heat shield. Finally, before removing any parts, on the center console area, just unclipped the cover from the balance bar and work on the parking brake cables. Particularly at the trailing arm, remove the cable fastener and the cable hold down of the parking brake cable. Swivel the brake rotor so that the stud hole will be lined on the cable end and the expander; when doing this, push the spring and then release it when pulling the parking brake cable through the expander and backing plate. Pull out the parking brake cables from the guide and detach it from the mount freeing it from the rear subframe to be withdrawn. The rest is the direct opposite of installation, then fine-tuning of the parking brake.