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cu260r6 · 01-09-2013, 08:22 PM

I live in a snowy climate, and there are few things more fun than slipping and sliding all around in the snow, but my e-brake doesn't work while moving at any speed. There must be some electronic disable programmed into it, so does anyone know how to turn this off and get it to function as a normal, mechanically connected e-brake?

KingOfJericho · 01-09-2013, 08:52 PM

It is a mechanical brake so there are no electronic overrides but with 300+ hp and a 3200lb car, it's got a ton of work to do to stop the car. If you pull it up hard enough it will work but it's not going to lock up you rear wheels and bring you to a smokey halt, if that's what you're aiming for.

dan_brooks · 01-09-2013, 09:24 PM

I'm assuming you're a manual? If so then put your clutch in when you try it - I've done this on a skidpan a few times and it works!

Otherwise in my old mans DCT 335i, you can pull the handbrake as long as you're not accelerating

08LMB135i · 01-10-2013, 10:36 AM

Handbrake always works on my car.

shah269 · 01-10-2013, 10:48 AM

huh?
dude...how did you do that!

RimasRS · 01-10-2013, 12:47 PM

It always works... Just remember it is rear wheel drive car and E-brake works for rear wheels. So it will work only when you are not spinning wheels.

P.S. sometimes it surprises me what a knowledgeable people some of us are

rking117 · 01-10-2013, 10:43 PM

The Ebrake uses seperate brake pads if i remember right so i wwonder if they could be worn or need adjusting. The rear caliper is a drum and a caliper all in one if i am correct.

awns729 · 01-10-2013, 10:56 PM

Yeah, ebrakes can be adjusted. I think there's a DIY post here somewhere

cu260r6 · 01-11-2013, 12:06 AM

Haha, whoops! Mine must have been maladjusted from the get-go because even on deep snow or ice it won't lock up the rear wheels while moving, throttle on or not. I'll take a look at the DIY.

golf_234 · 01-11-2013, 12:49 AM

I think op is actually right, i noticed this. The intervention is not on the brake end, but on the throttle end. The car knows when the E brake is applied, obviously, a light shows up on your dash. I am definitely with op on this, noticed it as well. it will limit your throttle when your ebrake is applied.

golf_234 · 01-11-2013, 12:51 AM

sorry misread. while i definitely notice the throttling, there is no brake intervention. you prob just need to adjust your ebrake.

01-09-2013, 08:22 PM	#1
cu260r6 New Member Drives: 128i Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: CO Posts: 14 iTrader: (0)	Emergency Brake Re-enable? I live in a snowy climate, and there are few things more fun than slipping and sliding all around in the snow, but my e-brake doesn't work while moving at any speed. There must be some electronic disable programmed into it, so does anyone know how to turn this off and get it to function as a normal, mechanically connected e-brake?
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KingOfJericho Brigadier General Drives: Yes Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CT Posts: 4,220 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2010 135i Coupe [4.50]	It is a mechanical brake so there are no electronic overrides but with 300+ hp and a 3200lb car, it's got a ton of work to do to stop the car. If you pull it up hard enough it will work but it's not going to lock up you rear wheels and bring you to a smokey halt, if that's what you're aiming for. __________________ The views and opinions expressed in this post are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Bimmerpost. 2010 S4 Current \| 2010 BMW 135i GONE \| 2008 VW GTI SOLD \| 2006 Lotus Exige SOLD

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golf_234 Private First Class Drives: 2008 135i Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 171 iTrader: (0)	I think op is actually right, i noticed this. The intervention is not on the brake end, but on the throttle end. The car knows when the E brake is applied, obviously, a light shows up on your dash. I am definitely with op on this, noticed it as well. it will limit your throttle when your ebrake is applied. __________________ 2008 135i \| AW \| Sport Package \| Premium Package \| 19" Matte Black CSLs 225/35r19 \| Comfort Access Adaptive Xenons \| Nappa Leather \| Heated Seats \| Power Folding Mirrors \| Rain Sensor \| Clear Bra \| Mint

01-11-2013, 12:51 AM	#11
golf_234 Private First Class Drives: 2008 135i Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 171 iTrader: (0)	sorry misread. while i definitely notice the throttling, there is no brake intervention. you prob just need to adjust your ebrake. __________________ 2008 135i \| AW \| Sport Package \| Premium Package \| 19" Matte Black CSLs 225/35r19 \| Comfort Access Adaptive Xenons \| Nappa Leather \| Heated Seats \| Power Folding Mirrors \| Rain Sensor \| Clear Bra \| Mint

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01-09-2013, 09:24 PM	#3
dan_brooks Private Drives: '09 135i Manual Join Date: May 2012 Location: Brisbane Posts: 65 iTrader: (0)	I'm assuming you're a manual? If so then put your clutch in when you try it - I've done this on a skidpan a few times and it works! Otherwise in my old mans DCT 335i, you can pull the handbrake as long as you're not accelerating

01-10-2013, 10:36 AM	#4
08LMB135i Private First Class Drives: 2008 Lemans Blue 135i M Sport Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Calgary Alberta Posts: 116 iTrader: (0)	Handbrake always works on my car.

01-10-2013, 10:48 AM	#5
shah269 Lieutenant Drives: 2009 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 551 iTrader: (0)	huh? dude...how did you do that!

01-10-2013, 12:47 PM	#6
RimasRS Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 135i MT 2009 AW Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Europe Posts: 1,668 iTrader: (0)	It always works... Just remember it is rear wheel drive car and E-brake works for rear wheels. So it will work only when you are not spinning wheels. P.S. sometimes it surprises me what a knowledgeable people some of us are

01-10-2013, 10:43 PM	#7
rking117 Lieutenant Drives: Z4 3.0i & 128i Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Central Florida Posts: 430 iTrader: (0)	The Ebrake uses seperate brake pads if i remember right so i wwonder if they could be worn or need adjusting. The rear caliper is a drum and a caliper all in one if i am correct.

01-10-2013, 10:56 PM	#8
awns729 Private First Class Drives: 2008 BMW 135i Convertible Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: West Nyack, NY Posts: 140 iTrader: (1)	Yeah, ebrakes can be adjusted. I think there's a DIY post here somewhere

01-11-2013, 12:06 AM	#9
cu260r6 New Member Drives: 128i Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: CO Posts: 14 iTrader: (0)	Haha, whoops! Mine must have been maladjusted from the get-go because even on deep snow or ice it won't lock up the rear wheels while moving, throttle on or not. I'll take a look at the DIY.