02-04-2020, 01:32 PM | #1 |
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Parking brake failure
So my parking brake froze up (probably due to the recent cold weather) and now after waiting two weeks for an appointment BMW is saying it is a non-warranty item and will cost $1500 to replace.
Anyone have any ideas? I always make sure the brake is disengaged because I use it every time I park.
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They said the system is fully mechanical so there is no codes to prove the brake was disengaged (there is a dash light and "parking brake engaged" warning but no code?) How long would the brake have to be engaged to crack rotors? Crazy!
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Actually the pricing seems what I would expect for that kind of job. |
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02-07-2020, 11:31 AM | #5 |
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I'm just trying to figure out how this could happen with the parking brake handle all the way down and hopefully prevent it from happening again.
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Not that I think this is the cause, I believe I read in the f22 manual that occasionally at low speed in a safe place you should slow the car down using the emergency brake in order to sand off corrosion on the emergency brake friction surfaces.
Emergency brakes sticking, not sure if enough slack in the cable to have the handle down and still keep friction surfaces stuck. but emergency brakes sticking due to corrosion I think can be an issue Last edited by overcoil; 02-08-2020 at 11:39 AM.. |
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Mechanical PB adjuster fail is a common thing. It's not a normal "wear" item and has nothing to do with rotor/drum/pads... It's usually the cable, just saying.
I would disagree with the dealer as the "lock" and inability to disengage the brake is the issue. If the brake was engaged and it wasn't braking the wheels from moving, then it might be rotor/drum/pads or a simple readjustment of the cable. Good Luck |
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I've heard of people with automatic transmissions who never use their parking brake have the cable failure due to the adjuster being dormant over a long period ? |
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06-06-2023, 09:54 AM | #9 |
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I apologize for bringing up this old thread. I had a similar issue with my vehicle recently; it turns out that I had a software issue that causes the yellow PARK light illuminates. So, I go to the nearest dealer in my place to update the software. I did a lot of searches on this issue and came across an in-depth article that may be worth reading. Search for "BMW Electronic Parking Brake Malfunction on YOUCANIC" and you will see an article that goes over common causes and possible fixes. You can read about it yourself. I hope this information can assist someone else with a similar issue.
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My previous BMWs were all manuals, this is my first AT, and I still use the parking brake when I park, both out of habit and the assumption that if I keep using it it should remain functional. Now I'm not sure if I should be doing that or if I should break myself of that habit..... |
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