Change Car Handbrake Cable BMW 2-Series Active Tourer
Change Car Handbrake Cable
| Estimated time | 0h30 |
|---|---|
| Estimated labour cost | ~50£ |
| Difficulty | Very easy |
| Vehicles |
2-Series Active Tourer 2014-2022 17
2-Series Active Tourer 2022-2025 8
|
| Check the parking brake* | 0h30 |
| Adjust the parking brake | 0h45 |
| Check the brake pedal travel | 0h30 |
| Check the parking brake shoes* | 0h30 |
| Check the parking brake cable* | 0h30 |
| Repair the handbrake cable* | 0h30 |
| Lubricate the parking brake cable* | 0h30 |
| Repair the parking brake lever | 0h30 |
| Clean the parking brake shoes* | 0h30 |
| Mechanical parking brake* | 0h30–3h00 |
| Difficult parking brake cable removal* | 0h30 |
| Check the parking brake | 0h30 |
| Repair the parking brake lever* | 0h30 |
What is the function of BMW 2-Series Active Tourer handbrake cables?
The handbrake cables transmit the force exerted on the lever (or pedal) to the rear brakes. The handbrake (parking brake) immobilises the vehicle when parked, even on steep slopes. It also serves as an emergency brake in the event of main braking circuit failure.
Does my BMW 2-Series Active Tourer have handbrake cables?
Some vehicles have a handbrake with a lever and cables (entry-level models and those over 5 years old). Other vehicles have an electric parking brake operated via a button. Vehicles with electric parking brakes do not have conventional handbrake cables.
When should you change the BMW 2-Series Active Tourer handbrake cables?
Replace if: the handbrake lever travel is excessive despite adjustment, the cable is frayed or corroded, the cable outer sheath is split, or the cable has seized (common in vehicles not driven regularly). Also replace if the vehicle rolls on a slope with the handbrake fully applied.
Is it difficult to change BMW 2-Series Active Tourer handbrake cables?
Difficulty level 1/5: very easy. Key steps: release the handbrake, raise and support the vehicle, disconnect the cable from the brake mechanism at the wheel end, disconnect from the handbrake lever, feed the new cable through the same route, reconnect at both ends, adjust tension so the lever locks at 4–7 clicks, test on a slope.
2 models covered
| Model | Year Range | Engines covered | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-Series Active Tourer 2014-2022 | 2014-2022 | 214d Diesel (B37C15A), 216d Diesel (B37C15A), 216i Petrol (B38A15A), 216i Petrol (B38A15A), 218d Diesel (B47C20B), 218d, -xDrive Diesel (B47C20A), 218d, -xDrive Diesel (B47C20A), 218d, -xDrive Diesel (B47C20A), 218d, -xDrive Diesel (B47C20B), 218i Petrol (B38A15A), 218i Petrol (… | Diesel, Electricity, Petrol |
| 2-Series Active Tourer 2022-2025 | 2022-2025 | 216i Petrol (B38A15P), 218d Diesel (B47C20B), 218i Petrol (B38A15P), 220i mHEV 48V (MHEV),Petrol (B38A15P), 223d xDrive 48V (MHEV),Diesel (B47C20B), 223i, -xDrive 48V (MHEV),Petrol (B48A20P), 225e xDrive Electricity,Petrol (B38A15P), 230e xDrive Electricity,Petrol (B38A15P) | 48V (MHEV), Diesel, Electricity, Petrol |
