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Turn brake disc into position as illustrated (arrow).

Position screwdriver (1) on brake shoe expander (2) as illustrated.

NOTE: For greater clarity, illustration does not show brake disc.

Pull up parking brake Bowden cable behind wheel carrier towards brake shoe expander (2) as far as it will go and hold in position.

Fig 1: Positioning Screwdriver On Brake Shoe Expander

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At the same time, use a standard screwdriver (3) to press nipple (1) in brake shoe expander (2) downwards as far as possible.

Screwdriver: shank length 40 mm, blade width 4 mm

Pull parking brake Bowden cable out of wheel carrier.

NOTE: The Bowden cable must not be pulled out before the nipple (1) has been pushed down as far as possible.

Installation note:

Grease nipple of parking brake Bowden cable with assembly paste (part number 81 22 9 407 171).

Obtainable from BMW Parts Department.

Feed parking brake Bowden cable horizontally into brake anchor plate/brake guard plate. Sleeve must be inserted up to stop.

Nipple of parking brake Bowden cable must audibly snap into place in brake shoe expander.

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Unfasten screws (2).

Installation note:

Tightening torque 34 41 4AZ .

Undo bolts (3) and remove holder (4).

Installation note:

Tightening torque 34 41 3AZ .

Fig 2: Identifying Plug Connection, Holder And Mounting Screws

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Maneuver out actuator unit together with parking brake Bowden cables and cable for emergency release.