E-brake not always engaging

[jonnywells]

Over the couple months ive had several VERY close calls with the car rolling due to the E-brake not engaging when pulled up.

Anyone else had this?

 

[Maniac]

Not had that. Are you pulling the switch long enough? In my experience you need to hold it up for a half second or more. A flick of the switch may not work.

 

[Z4monster]

I've noticed mine does this but I think I just don't hold it for long enough.
Howver It's annoying me slightly and I might get BMW to look at it when it eventually goes in for service.

 

[jonnywells]

Might be because im just not holding it long enough then

 

[RJS-Z4]

God damn fancy pants electric brakes! Give me a lever any day

 

[OwenT]

Maybe get it checked as I don't need to hold mine at all, as long as it's fully pulled/pushed to the extent of the lever (I.e. not just flicked) I don't need to hold it at all?

 

[Maniac]

Yep, so long as its not flicked up and down, it should work fine, just hold the button up or down for a short period until you hear it engage. its a noisy old bird so unless you're at an airport when you press it, you'll hear it.

 

[TitanTim]

Maybe get it checked as I don't need to hold mine at all, as long as it's fully pulled/pushed to the extent of the lever (I.e. not just flicked) I don't need to hold it at all?

Same here, just a quick press or pull and works fine.

Tim.