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Parking Brake Breaking In Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 BMW Z4 and 2003 BMW Z4. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE: Break-in procedure is applicable in case of insufficient braking effect or after replacing brake discs and/or brake shoes.
  1. Using brake analyzer, apply parking brake lever until wheel circumferential force on first wheel is 590 lbs. (800 N).
  2. Lock lever in next lower tooth. Release parking brake after 2 minutes.