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DISCUSSION => Swaps, Turbos, Buildups => Topic started by: ftrifili on February 08, 2011, 09:05:05 PM

Title: e-brake handle
Post by: ftrifili on February 08, 2011, 09:05:05 PM

how do i replace the e-brake handle?  the metal clip? that clicks to the teeth on the half circle has broken off.   tired of shutting off car and putting car in gear to keep it from moving. thanks

Title: e-brake handle
Post by: romkasponka on February 09, 2011, 03:46:51 AM

Quote from: ftrifili;101270

how do i replace the e-brake handle?  the metal clip? that clicks to the teeth on the half circle has broken off.   tired of shutting off car and putting car in gear to keep it from moving. thanks

 
All construction is shown here http://bmwfans.info/parts/catalog/E30/2-doors/Europe/318is-M42/browse/brakes/parking_brake_control/

There is nothing difficult, just replace lever.

P.S. All my life I do not use E-brake for parking (except very steep hills). :)