How do you adjust the parking brake on an E92? - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

svtfast · 03-04-2012, 09:15 AM

Yes I searched here and I even googled it.

Bentley Manual says to remove one wheel stud then turn the adjuster but I cant see crap with one removed and yes I rotated the wheel. Same result for both sides.

Do I need to take the rims off? I dont see how this would help as the bolt holes would show the same thing no matter what bolt was removed.

svtfast · 03-04-2012, 10:53 AM

I still dont see the stupid adjustment screw on either side. Any ideas?

svtfast · 03-04-2012, 12:04 PM

Ok I found it. I think I have the P brake set correctly (3rd try) but its getting dark so I will try again tom. I have to use my wifes XC60 to get to work, how fun.

I might have to replace the parking brake shoes. While trying to get the old rotor off, I sprayed some penetrating oil into the stud holes. Yup the stuff got on the lower pads.

svtfast · 03-05-2012, 02:22 AM

The E brake still doesnt hold. I thought I adjusted the springs correctly....fully tighten then back off 8 clicks for the coupe.

I doubt that the pad with the oil on it is causing my E brake not to work. I will screw with it today and tonight I will take off the rotor to see what the E brake housing looks like. I could use some ideas.

avenger2540 · 04-15-2012, 03:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by svtfast

The E brake still doesnt hold. I thought I adjusted the springs correctly....fully tighten then back off 8 clicks for the coupe.

I doubt that the pad with the oil on it is causing my E brake not to work. I will screw with it today and tonight I will take off the rotor to see what the E brake housing looks like. I could use some ideas.

Hey I will like to help but I am in the same situation,my parking brake is not holding if I put the car in drive the parking brake is not holding the car,so I hope someone post a link with a DIY or post some info how to do it,pls

svtfast · 04-15-2012, 10:16 PM

I ended up have to replace the e brake shoes (and springs). It hold just fine now but I havent had a brake test yet (Germans test the brakes when getting plates).

avenger2540 · 09-21-2012, 06:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by svtfast

I ended up have to replace the e brake shoes (and springs). It hold just fine now but I havent had a brake test yet (Germans test the brakes when getting plates).

it was hard to do? I havent done anything yet.

svtfast · 09-21-2012, 07:39 PM

I guess it wasnt that bad since I fixed it months ago. I you need help IM me, I have the Bentley manual and I will be doing my front brakes this weekend.

03-04-2012, 09:15 AM	#1
svtfast Captain Drives: 335i Space/Coral Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ft. Gordon, GA Posts: 814 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 335i Coupe [0.00]	How do you adjust the parking brake on an E92? Yes I searched here and I even googled it. Bentley Manual says to remove one wheel stud then turn the adjuster but I cant see crap with one removed and yes I rotated the wheel. Same result for both sides. Do I need to take the rims off? I dont see how this would help as the bolt holes would show the same thing no matter what bolt was removed.
	Tweet

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search

03-04-2012, 10:53 AM	#2
svtfast Captain Drives: 335i Space/Coral Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ft. Gordon, GA Posts: 814 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 335i Coupe [0.00]	I still dont see the stupid adjustment screw on either side. Any ideas?

03-04-2012, 12:04 PM	#3
svtfast Captain Drives: 335i Space/Coral Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ft. Gordon, GA Posts: 814 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 335i Coupe [0.00]	Ok I found it. I think I have the P brake set correctly (3rd try) but its getting dark so I will try again tom. I have to use my wifes XC60 to get to work, how fun. I might have to replace the parking brake shoes. While trying to get the old rotor off, I sprayed some penetrating oil into the stud holes. Yup the stuff got on the lower pads.

03-05-2012, 02:22 AM	#4
svtfast Captain Drives: 335i Space/Coral Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ft. Gordon, GA Posts: 814 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 335i Coupe [0.00]	The E brake still doesnt hold. I thought I adjusted the springs correctly....fully tighten then back off 8 clicks for the coupe. I doubt that the pad with the oil on it is causing my E brake not to work. I will screw with it today and tonight I will take off the rotor to see what the E brake housing looks like. I could use some ideas.

04-15-2012, 10:16 PM	#6
svtfast Captain Drives: 335i Space/Coral Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ft. Gordon, GA Posts: 814 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 335i Coupe [0.00]	I ended up have to replace the e brake shoes (and springs). It hold just fine now but I havent had a brake test yet (Germans test the brakes when getting plates).

09-21-2012, 07:39 PM	#8
svtfast Captain Drives: 335i Space/Coral Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ft. Gordon, GA Posts: 814 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 335i Coupe [0.00]	I guess it wasnt that bad since I fixed it months ago. I you need help IM me, I have the Bentley manual and I will be doing my front brakes this weekend.