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stevedruidstone

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 Cardiff
hi
Had the handbrake pads replaced recently as it wasn't grabbing on a hill. Mechanic said the ratchet jobby has lost some teeth at the lever too. Looks a bugger to get at, any suggestions? Cheers
 
Looking at the OEM view (link below) it's difficult to see where the ratchet is or if its a seperate piece. Suggest removing the lever cover (part 7) and just have a look.

http://bmwfans.info/parts/catalog/E85/Roadster/Europe/Z4_2.5i-N52/RHD/N/2006/may/browse/brakes/handbrake_lever/

To prevent any problems in the future (and not suggesting you do this now) but not a good idea to pull the handbrake on without releasing the ratchet. Hope you get it fixed. :thumbsup:
 
Teeth on ratchet missing is one thing and as Alan notes just needs checking and if required a new mechanism fitting. That will not affect the braking effectiveness of the handbrake.

Have you adjusted up the shoes through one of the bolt holes in the wheel? Most likely a combination of setting those correctly then the lever such that it takes effect after just a few clicks will sort it.
 
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