Handbreak shoe adjustment. Can't get service lock to engage

Mark e90 · 05-10-2017, 07:38 AM

As title states I'm currently trying to adjust my hand break but I can't get the service lock to click and compress the spring.

I have tried adjusting without but can't get the adjustment wheel to turn at all

Had0uken! · 05-10-2017, 10:11 AM

If it was anything like mine... remove handbrake handle and gaiter completely (I did this as was installing a storm metal one anyway but it gave extra clearance for the screwdriver with the handbrake down!). Then using a long flathead screwdriver push really really really hard. Mine felt like I'd pushed it all the way in as far as it would go but still wouldn't engage... after trying for 10 minutes I just pushed even harder (to the point I thought something would break!) and then it clicked on! ?

bishbosh · 05-10-2017, 05:05 PM

As above, also make sure the handbrake is completely disengaged otherwise the service lock won't click.

I leant against the steering wheel for extra leverage!

05-10-2017, 07:38 AM	#1
Mark e90 Captain 111 Rep 716 Posts Drives: BMW e90 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Scotland iTrader: (0)	Handbreak shoe adjustment. Can't get service lock to engage As title states I'm currently trying to adjust my hand break but I can't get the service lock to click and compress the spring. I have tried adjusting without but can't get the adjustment wheel to turn at all __________________ BMW 325i M sport - Custom stainless exhaust ( 335i set up ) - Piano black interior trim - Gloss black kidney grills - Ferric grey 18" MV3 alloys -
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05-10-2017, 10:11 AM	#2
Had0uken! Private 21 Rep 71 Posts Drives: BMW 335i E93 Convertible Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Western Yorkshire iTrader: (1)	If it was anything like mine... remove handbrake handle and gaiter completely (I did this as was installing a storm metal one anyway but it gave extra clearance for the screwdriver with the handbrake down!). Then using a long flathead screwdriver push really really really hard. Mine felt like I'd pushed it all the way in as far as it would go but still wouldn't engage... after trying for 10 minutes I just pushed even harder (to the point I thought something would break!) and then it clicked on! ?
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bishbosh Lieutenant Colonel 840 Rep 1,993 Posts Drives: F30 335d Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Sheffield iTrader: (1) Garage List 2014 BMW 335d [0.00]	As above, also make sure the handbrake is completely disengaged otherwise the service lock won't click. I leant against the steering wheel for extra leverage!
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