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Originally posted by tatin@Dec 14 2004, 09:08 PM
that procedure would probably work if it needs a minor adj. but I was just discussing parking brake adjustments with another member who is a BMW certified tech and in his opinion the proper way to adj the parking brake is to make the adj at the wheel. I have the instructions on my work computer and I'll try to post it here tomorrow if I get the chance. He says it's a bitch to do this adj because you have to make the adj thru the lug bolt hole.
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Personally I dont see the need to make an adjustment at the rear shoes if it isnt totally necessary. Like you just said it is a bitch to do and a lot of trouble to go through to adjust what after all is only a parking brake. If the shoes were actually stopping the car then thatd be 1 thing. My personal experience has been that usually if the brake cant be adjusted at the handle its because the shoes are worn to nothing because the park brake was accidentally left on while driving. Keep in mind that the shoe adjustment is made at the factory and the only reason for it to change is 1) wear on the shoes...which should be minimal because its a PARK brake not a stop the car "every day brake" and 2)when the rear rotors are changed it should be adjusted at the rear wheels to compensate for tolerances. the only other change would be if the cables stretched which usually is only on high mileage cars.
So my personal thoughts are, under normal use in between rear brake jobs a small adjustment at the brake handle which brings the handle feel back to where you want it and keeps the park brake functional is all that is needed and is totally acceptable.
P.S. Im attaching a PDF of the factory repair instructions for park brake adjustment in case anybody wants to see.
