[VisualEcho]

Just a few things I've noticed, wondering if yours is the same.

1. When I get out of the car there is a small metallic noise from the rear wheel area. I don't think it's the strut because it happened before I got the MPS, and is still happening. Sounds a bit like something is rubbing the brake dust shield, almost like a spring sound. It also happens in hot or cold weather. And before you ask, I'm only 155 lbs . Does yours do that?

2. My emergency brake works, but it's not what I'd call strong. I had the occasion to park on a real hill the other day and the car immediately started to move. I guess I could have yanked it up really hard to see if I could get it to hold, but decided to just put it in gear instead. Is yours like that?

[nioh_lbbm2]

1. I think thats your parking brake loose

2. Yep this confirmed my suspicion with #1. Technical guide says handbrake should be 5-6 clicks from bottom for a full hold. I recently had mine adjusted by the dealer at the latest service.

[detroitm2]

I concur with nioh_lbbm2. A lot of people do not realize that parking brakes are a serviceable item.

[VisualEcho]

Originally Posted by nioh_lbbm2

1. I think thats your parking brake loose

2. Yep this confirmed my suspicion with #1. Technical guide says handbrake should be 5-6 clicks from bottom for a full hold. I recently had mine adjusted by the dealer at the latest service.

Dude, thank you!

[stulio2181]

1. Had this looked at when in service a while back, and confirmed it's the e brake cable under tension. At least that's what they told me.

[VisualEcho]

SA just told me it's under the 3/36, so not something he can adjust for me. Great.

[omasou]

I have not had to adjust, yet but should be similar to past BMWs and YouTube has a ton of videos.

There should be a cable tension adjuster under the parking brake boot.

If the parking brake pads are worn there is an adjuster that you can access through a hole in the rotor.

[VisualEcho]

Originally Posted by omasou

I have not had to adjust, yet but should be similar to past BMWs and YouTube has a ton of videos.

There should be a cable tension adjuster under the parking brake boot.

If the parking brake pads are worn there is an adjuster that you can access through a hole in the rotor.

Thanks bro.

[MONSTAR]

My apartment single car garage is on the very slightest of an incline, almost unnoticeable. But the "landing pad", where I can park a 2nd car, has about a 5 degree grade to it. When I leave my car there for super brief periods of time, I always have to give the ebrake an extra pull or it'll roll back a lot. I don't know how many clicks because I out of habit just hold the button in while pulling the ebrake up. Regardless, I always put the car in gear and ebrake up wherever I park.

[AlpsRider]

The manual has a tip for the hand brake, push the button with your thumb and lift up on the hand brake while driving to clean the brakes of dirt and rust.

[VisualEcho]

Originally Posted by AlpsRider

The manual has a tip for the hand brake, push the button with your thumb and lift up on the hand brake while driving to clean the brakes of dirt and rust.

It's a good tip, but I can't imagine mine are dirty or rusty. I use the ebrake every day, but had never used it hard until a few days ago.

[AlpsRider]

Originally Posted by VisualEcho

It's a good tip, but I can't imagine mine are dirty or rusty. I use the ebrake every day, but had never used it hard until a few days ago.

I have to confess that I still have a habit that I learned when in was in high school.

When I see a cop coming up behind me and I'm going over the speed limit, I use the hand brake to slow down so that my brake lights don't come on. I guess my hand brake pads stay clean 😂.

[VisualEcho]

Originally Posted by AlpsRider

I have to confess that I still have a habit that I learned when in was in high school.

When I see a cop coming up behind me and I'm going over the speed limit, I use the hand brake to slow down so that my brake lights don't come on. I guess my hand brake pads stay clean 😂.

OMG absolutely the same here!

I taught that trick to a friend of mine and it almost got us killed. We were going quite fast...over a hill...and he applied the brake a bit too hard. Luckily no one was hurt, but we both learned a valuable lesson that day; don't pull the ebrake too hard!

[AlpsRider]

Originally Posted by VisualEcho

OMG absolutely the same here!

I taught that trick to a friend of mine and it almost got us killed. We were going quite fast...over a hill...and he applied the brake a bit too hard. Luckily no one was hurt, but we both learned a valuable lesson that day; don't pull the ebrake too hard!

That is very true! I had a friend back then that would routinely use his hand brake to spin the car around in a parking lot.
One should use caution with the hand brake for sure. I have a feeling that the hand brake in the M2 couldn't even lock up the wheels...but ya never know. I won't be trying that stunt 😂.

[///M TOWN]

Originally Posted by VisualEcho

It's a good tip, but I can't imagine mine are dirty or rusty. I use the ebrake every day, but had never used it hard until a few days ago.

I use this Rubber Wheel Chock instead of setting the e-brake when my car is sitting and not being driven

[AlpsRider]

Originally Posted by ///M TOWN

I use this Rubber Wheel Chock instead of setting the e-brake when my car is sitting and not being driven

That's a great idea for cold climate folks that winterize their cars.

[VisualEcho]

Originally Posted by ///M TOWN

I use this Rubber Wheel Chock instead of setting the e-brake when my car is sitting and not being driven

I have needed to get a set of these for the Lotus forever, as I've been using a brick. I ended up with a small set off of Amazon. Thanks for the reminder.

[///M TOWN]

Originally Posted by VisualEcho

I have needed to get a set of these for the Lotus forever, as I've been using a brick. I ended up with a small set off of Amazon. Thanks for the reminder.

Anytime

[bluescoupe]

The dealer told me the parking brake is "self adjusting" to some extent. Pull the handle all the way up, hold and release. Repeat 3-4 times. This will adjust it for maximum effectiveness. This has worked for me.

Originally Posted by VisualEcho

Just a few things I've noticed, wondering if yours is the same.

1. When I get out of the car there is a small metallic noise from the rear wheel area. I don't think it's the strut because it happened before I got the MPS, and is still happening. Sounds a bit like something is rubbing the brake dust shield, almost like a spring sound. It also happens in hot or cold weather. And before you ask, I'm only 155 lbs . Does yours do that?

2. My emergency brake works, but it's not what I'd call strong. I had the occasion to park on a real hill the other day and the car immediately started to move. I guess I could have yanked it up really hard to see if I could get it to hold, but decided to just put it in gear instead. Is yours like that?

[VisualEcho]

Originally Posted by bluescoupe

The dealer told me the parking brake is "self adjusting" to some extent. Pull the handle all the way up, hold and release. Repeat 3-4 times. This will adjust it for maximum effectiveness. This has worked for me.

Oh damn, that would be awesome!