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Old 08-12-2015, 11:11 PM
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hi,

how do you guys adjust your handbrake ?

on mine if I tighten the rear discs screws too much it is very stiff and the pads are sticking . if I leave it reasonable then you have the pull the hand brake way way up before it engages

bmw handbrake system is crap.

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BMW Workshop Manuals > 5 Series E60 530d (M57T2) SAL > 2 Repair Instructions > 34 Brakes > 41 Parking Brake > 2 RA Adjusting Handbrake
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