3 Series E46 318Ci (N46) COUPE
2.2 On roller dynamometer
0th tooth (handbrake released):
Vehicles with manual transmission: Shift lever in neutral
position.
Vehicles with automatic transmission: Selector lever in "N"
position.
Wheel circumferential force at idle
≤
150 N.
1st tooth: No brake force increase; indicator lamp can be lit.
2nd tooth: Indicator light must be lit.
3rd tooth: Increase in braking force.
4th tooth: Adjust handbrake Bowden cables until brake force
indicator shows that
≥
550 N has been reached.
3.
Braking in duo-servo handbrake
The following braking-in procedures are applicable in case of
insufficient braking effect or after replacing brake disks and/or
brake shoes.
3.1 On roller dynamometer
Actuate handbrake lever until the wheel circumferential force on
both wheels is at least 800 N.
Release parking brake lever after approx. 40 seconds.
3.2 When driving on road
(Where possible on factory premises or quiet road)
At approx. 40 km/h, apply handbrake lever until braking action can
be felt.
Pull up handbrake lever into next catch and drive on for approx.
400 m.
A basic requirement is that handbrake is adjusted uniformly.
RA Adjusting handbrake
BMW AG - TIS
07.02.2013 19:34
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