Change Car Handbrake Cable BMW 3-Series

Change Car Handbrake Cable

Very easy 0h30–0h30 ~50€
Temps estimé 0h30–0h30
Coût estimé ~50€
Difficulté Very easy
Motorisations
3-Series 1982-1995 6
  • 316 Gas (M10B18)
  • 318i Gas (M10B18)
  • 318is Gas (M42B18)
  • 325e Gas (M20B27)
  • 325i, -ix Gas (M20B25)
  • M3 Gas (S14B23)
3-Series 1990-2000 5
  • 318is Gas (M42B18)
  • 318is, -LPG LPG,Gas (M44B19)
  • 323i Gas (M52B25)
  • 325i Gas (M50B25)
  • 328i, -LPG LPG,Gas (M52B28)
3-Series 1998-2007 4
  • 323i, -Ci, -LPG LPG,Gas (M52B25TU)
  • 325i, -xi, -ti, -Ci, -LPG LPG,Gas (M54B25)
  • 328i, -Ci, -LPG LPG,Gas (M52B28TU)
  • 330i, -xi, -Ci, -LPG LPG,Gas (M54B30)
3-Series 2005-2013 9
  • 325i, -Xi Gas (N53B30A)
  • 325i, -Xi, -LPG LPG,Gas (N52B25A)
  • 328i, -Xi Gas (N51B30A)
  • 328i, -Xi Gas (N52B30A)
  • 330i, -Xi Gas (N52B30A)
  • 335d Diesel (M57D30T2)
  • 335i, -Xi Gas (N54B30A)
  • 335i, -Xi Gas (N55B30A)
  • 335is Gas (N54B30A)
3-Series 2011-2020 5
  • 320i, -xDrive, -LPG LPG,Gas (N20B20B)
  • 320i, Flex Ethanol (E100),Gas (N20B20A)
  • 328i Gas (N26B20A)
  • 328i, -xDrive Gas (N20B20A)
  • 335i, -xDrive Gas (N55B30A)
Check the parking brake* 0h30
Adjust the parking brake 0h30–0h45
Check the brake pedal travel 0h30
Check the parking brake shoes 0h30
Remove/refit the left parking brake cable 1h30–3h00
Renew the left parking brake cable 1h30–3h00
Remove/refit the right parking brake cable 1h30–3h00
Renew the right parking brake cable 1h30–3h00
Remove/refit both parking brake cables 1h30–3h30
Renew both parking brake cables 1h30–3h30
Remove/refit the left parking brake cable (disc brakes) (rear axle) 1h30–2h00
Renew the left parking brake cable (disc brakes) (rear axle) 1h30–2h00
Remove/refit the right parking brake cable (disc brakes) (rear axle) 1h30–2h00
Renew the right parking brake cable (disc brakes) (rear axle) 1h30–2h00
Remove/refit both parking brake cables (brake discs) (rear axle) 2h00–2h30
Renew both parking brake cables (disc brakes) (rear axle) 2h00–2h30
Remove/refit the parking brake cable 1h30–3h30
Renew the parking brake cable 1h30–3h30
Check the parking brake cable* 0h30
Repair the handbrake cable* 0h30–5h00
Lubricate the parking brake cable* 0h30
Remove/refit the parking brake lever 0h45–2h30
Renew the parking brake lever 0h45–2h30
Repair the parking brake lever 0h30
Remove/refit the parking brake shoes 1h30–2h00
Renew the parking brake shoes 1h30–2h00
Clean the parking brake shoes* 0h30
Mechanical parking brake* 0h30–3h00
Difficult parking brake cable removal* 0h30
Check the parking brake cable 0h30
Clean the parking brake shoes 0h30
Check the parking brake 0h30
Remove/refit the left parking brake cable (Estate, Saloon) 1h30
Renew the left parking brake cable (Estate, Saloon) 1h30
Remove/refit the right parking brake cable (Estate, Saloon) 1h30
Renew the right parking brake cable (Estate, Saloon) 1h30
Remove/refit both parking brake cables (Estate, Saloon) 1h30
Renew both parking brake cables (Estate, Saloon) 1h30
Remove/refit the parking brake lever rubber handle 0h30–0h30
Renew the parking brake lever rubber handle 0h30–0h30
Remove/refit the left parking brake cable Convertible 1h30
Remove/refit the left parking brake cable Hatchback, 3 doors 1h30
Renew the left parking brake cable Convertible 1h30
Renew the left parking brake cable Hatchback, 3 doors 1h30
Remove/refit the right parking brake cable Convertible 1h30
Remove/refit the right parking brake cable Hatchback, 3 doors 1h30
Renew the right parking brake cable Convertible 1h30
Renew the right parking brake cable Hatchback, 3 doors 1h30
Mechanical parking brake 0h30
Remove/refit the parking brake cable Convertible 3h00
Renew the parking brake cable Convertible 3h00
Remove/refit the parking brake lever Convertible 2h30
Renew the parking brake lever Convertible 2h30
Remove/refit the parking brake cable Saloon 2h00
Renew the parking brake cable Saloon 2h00
Remove/refit the parking brake cable Coupe 2h30
Renew the parking brake cable Coupe 2h30
Remove/refit the parking brake lever Coupe 2h00
Renew the parking brake lever Coupe 2h00
Check the parking brake shoes* 0h30
Remove/refit the parking brake lever Saloon 1h30
Renew the parking brake lever Saloon 1h30–2h00
Repair the parking brake lever* 0h30
Remove/refit the parking brake cables 2h00
Renew the parking brake cables 2h00
Remove/refit the left parking brake cable Saloon 2h00
Renew the left parking brake cable Saloon 2h00
Remove/refit the right parking brake cable Saloon 2h00
Renew the right parking brake cable Saloon 2h00
Remove/refit both parking brake cables Saloon 2h30
Renew both parking brake cables Saloon 2h30

What is the function of BMW 3-Series handbrake cables?

The handbrake cables transmit the force exerted on the lever (or pedal) to the rear brakes. The handbrake (parking brake) immobilises the vehicle when parked, even on steep slopes. It also serves as an emergency brake in the event of main braking circuit failure.

Does my BMW 3-Series have handbrake cables?

Some vehicles have a handbrake with a lever and cables (entry-level models and those over 5 years old). Other vehicles have an electric parking brake operated via a button. Vehicles with electric parking brakes do not have conventional handbrake cables.

When should you change the BMW 3-Series handbrake cables?

Replace if: the handbrake lever travel is excessive despite adjustment, the cable is frayed or corroded, the cable outer sheath is split, or the cable has seized (common in vehicles not driven regularly). Also replace if the vehicle rolls on a slope with the handbrake fully applied.

Is it difficult to change BMW 3-Series handbrake cables?

Difficulty level 1/5: very easy. Key steps: release the handbrake, raise and support the vehicle, disconnect the cable from the brake mechanism at the wheel end, disconnect from the handbrake lever, feed the new cable through the same route, reconnect at both ends, adjust tension so the lever locks at 4–7 clicks, test on a slope.

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6 générations couvertes

Génération Période Motorisations Carburant
3-Series 1975-1983 1975-1983 320 Gas (M10B20), 320i Gas (M10B18F) Gas
3-Series 1982-1995 1982-1995 316 Gas (M10B18), 318i Gas (M10B18), 318is Gas (M42B18), 325e Gas (M20B27), 325i, -ix Gas (M20B25), M3 Gas (S14B23) Gas
3-Series 1990-2000 1990-2000 318is Gas (M42B18), 318is, -LPG LPG,Gas (M44B19), 323i Gas (M52B25), 325i Gas (M50B25), 328i, -LPG LPG,Gas (M52B28) Gas, LPG
3-Series 1998-2007 1998-2007 323i, -Ci, -LPG LPG,Gas (M52B25TU), 325i Gas (M56B25), 325i, -xi, -ti, -Ci, -LPG LPG,Gas (M54B25), 328i, -Ci, -LPG LPG,Gas (M52B28TU), 330i, -xi, -Ci, -LPG LPG,Gas (M54B30) Gas, LPG
3-Series 2005-2013 2005-2013 325i, -Xi Gas (N53B30A), 325i, -Xi, -LPG LPG,Gas (N52B25A), 328i, -Xi Gas (N51B30A), 328i, -Xi Gas (N52B30A), 330i, -Xi Gas (N52B30A), 335d Diesel (M57D30T2), 335d Diesel (M57D30T2), 335i, -Xi Gas (N54B30A), 335i, -Xi Gas (N55B30A), 335is Gas (N54B30A) Diesel, Gas, LPG
3-Series 2011-2020 2011-2020 320i, -xDrive, -LPG LPG,Gas (N20B20B), 320i, Flex Ethanol (E100),Gas (N20B20A), 328d Diesel (N47D20C), 328i Gas (N26B20A), 328i, -xDrive Gas (N20B20A), 335i, -xDrive Gas (N55B30A) Diesel, Ethanol (E100), Gas, LPG

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