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While Road Driving

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 BMW 545i and 2004 BMW 545i. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION: It is best to perform this procedure on company property or an unused road. Be sure parking brake is adjusted uniformly.
  1. Drive car to 25 MPH and apply parking brake lever until braking action can be felt.
  2. Pull up parking brake lever into next notch and drive for about .3 mile.
  3. Release parking brake and allow brake to cool down. Repeat procedure, if necessary.