BMW Parking Brake Malfunction: Warning Signs & Solutions From Experts in Centerville
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The parking brakes in your BMW help you park on inclined surfaces & also act as emergency brakes of your car.
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However, issues with the parking brake only come to the fore when one needs it
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& it is too late for their functioning.
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Here are the warning signs associated with malfunctioning parking brakes in your BMW.
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Too Tight or Too Loose Brake
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When you try to operate the parking brake it will feel too tight than usual and it will require real effort to pull the brake.
tight handbrake cable is going to cause problems for your luxury car when your car hits a bump when braking.
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Sometimes your parking brake will also feel very loose & won’t be able to hold your car in position.
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Inadequate Resistance When Braking
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If you are having malfunctioning parking brakes, then even if the handbrakes are on you will be able to accelerate your car.
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This is certainly dangerous for your vehicle but it is a glaring sign that something is wrong with the handbrake.
Moreover, as your vehicle gathers miles and years, the resistance of the parking brake is going to reduce drastically.
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