Handbrake on a used X5

[Ash977]

01 X5 does not have an electronically operated handbrake.
I had to adjust my handbreak on a 06 X5 4.8is after the dealer miserably failed three times. They made it either too loose or too tight...

[Naz24]

Originally Posted by Ash977

01 X5 does not have an electronically operated handbrake.
I had to adjust my handbreak on a 06 X5 4.8is after the dealer miserably failed three times. They made it either too loose or too tight...

how difficult is it to adjust? mine is starting to get loose

[motordavid]

Search Tab is one's friend...
some threads on handbrake adjustment:

http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-foru...ar-wheels.html

http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-foru...djustment.html

[Naz24]

Originally Posted by motordavid

Search Tab is one's friend...
some threads on handbrake adjustment:

http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-foru...ar-wheels.html

http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-foru...djustment.html

of course, mD. My "veteran xoutposter" status should be taken away.. Thanks for the reminder haha

[LouGubrius]

Well, I gave it a go. The brakes held on a slight incline without any rollback. Most importantly the brakes released when I lowered the handle. Not only do I feel better prepared to do the maintenance I have planned but hill parking will be much less stressful.