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.
- Drive car to 25 MPH and apply parking brake lever until braking action can be felt.
- Pull up parking brake lever into next notch and drive for about .3 mile.
- Release parking brake and allow brake to cool down. Repeat procedure, if necessary.