5 Series E39 530d (M57) SAL
2.
Setting instruction for handbrake Bowden cables
After basic setting has been completed, the adjustment nuts must
be uniformly hand-tightened before the Bowden cables are
adjusted.
Then the handbrake lever must be tightened 5 times to approx.
400 N hand-lever force with the release button pressed.
2.1 By hand
Apply 2 teeth of handbrake lever and adjust adjusting nuts until
braking action begins.
Release handbrake lever; it must be possible to turn wheels
easily.
Switch ignition on; indicator light must not be on when handbrake
lever is released.
1st tooth: No braking effect; indicator lamp can be lit.
2nd tooth:The
braking effect must engage; indicator lamp must
be lit. If the lamp is not lit, the switch contact on the
handbrake lever must be adjusted.
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 lamp must be lit.
3rd tooth: Adjust handbrake cables until brake force indicator
shows 500N + 50N.
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.
RA Adjusting handbrake
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