SA said they charge for parking brake adjustment?

哇靠M3 · 06-12-2013, 07:16 PM

Just a quick one to you folks...

Does this sound right?

My tech said the parking brake does need to be adjusted. It would be $130 to adjust the parking brake and burnish in the brake shoes. Should I have him proceed with the adjustment?

atruelunatic · 06-12-2013, 10:41 PM

If you are in warranty, they should do it for free... unless you have a break stud conversion kit. They have to have access to the inside of one of the bolt holes. Or you can DIY, there's instructions in the other sub forum.

哇靠M3 · 06-13-2013, 12:14 AM

Sadly, it's not...

py0413 · 06-13-2013, 12:31 AM

everything costs money at dealerships if you no longer have warranty on the vehicle. Even just to check tire pressures.

哇靠M3 · 06-13-2013, 12:47 AM

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Originally Posted by py0413

everything costs money at dealerships if you no longer have warranty on the vehicle. Even just to check tire pressures.

Well, i'm under warranty.. I meant, "sadly" it's not covered under warranty.

mjposner · 06-14-2013, 06:42 AM

Mine seems to need adjustment as well. Will see if they cover and report back.

WillC310 · 06-14-2013, 08:43 AM

They are supposed to do it during Inspection I/II but I've found that they rarely do. I've asked in the past and they've never charged me (while under warranty).

mdosu · 06-14-2013, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by py0413

everything costs money at dealerships if you no longer have warranty on the vehicle. Even just to check tire pressures.

+1

Time costs money. I learned to roll these small stuff into a major services, generally they'll do it with no additional hours charged.

So next time you have brake service, get them to do it for free

Alumac · 06-14-2013, 10:11 AM

They did mine for free without me asking.

哇靠M3 · 06-14-2013, 03:52 PM

SA covered it for me. I told him I wouldn't bother with the brakes since there's a charge, but he took care of it. Definitely recommending him if anyone needs a SA within the Bay Area.

LimiTed · 06-14-2013, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by 哇靠~M3

SA covered it for me. I told him I wouldn't bother with the brakes since there's a charge, but he took care of it. Definitely recommending him if anyone needs a SA within the Bay Area.

which dealership?

mdosu · 06-16-2013, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by 哇靠~M3

Well, i'm under warranty.. I meant, "sadly" it's not covered under warranty.

Should be covered under free maintenance plan, this adjustment is written in the service manual

Longwong · 06-16-2013, 12:28 PM

What is this? Never have heard of adjusting the parking brake on this car. How do we know if ours needs adjusting?

WillC310 · 06-17-2013, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Longwong

What is this? Never have heard of adjusting the parking brake on this car. How do we know if ours needs adjusting?

It's basically the number of "clicks" the handle goes up to engage the parking brake. There is a BMW spec on how many times it should click before it engages, however over time they tend to loosen up. It's not really a huge deal unless you can't get it to engage at all.

哇靠M3 · 06-17-2013, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by LimiTed

which dealership?

Peterpan BMW Service in Burlingame

06-17-2013, 09:56 PM

If you can't check/adjust your own tire pressure you shouldn't own a car.

Z K · 06-17-2013, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by 哇靠~M3

Peterpan BMW Service in Burlingame

That is where I usually go. It's hit or miss there like at most dealers but way better than Fremont BMW which drove my car into a curb.

sensi09 · 06-18-2013, 01:07 AM

Forgot to ask to get this tightened at the end of warranty

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