BMW F30 Parking Brake Cable Retainer Fix DIY (2012-2018 BMW 328i, 335i, 320i)

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  • @MrRussB
    @MrRussB 9 місяців тому +9

    Crazy how I just started hearing this noise on my ‘13 and this video found me!

    • @fcpeuro
      @fcpeuro  9 місяців тому +1

      Wish we could take credit for how insane the internet is these days haha. Easy enough remedy!

  • @htautomat
    @htautomat 20 днів тому

    I started hearing this noise once I installed my downpipe and thought it was a symptom of that - did a lot of reading in the forums and concluded that it was something to do with the wastegate flapping around due to a possibly faulty downpipe install. Little did I know...
    Since the noise occurred only under heavy acceleration, I did a few pulls and tugged the e-brake handle to take up slack in the cable and voilà: noise dismissed. A little more searching got me here. Thanks guys !

  • @goooooooooooby
    @goooooooooooby 9 місяців тому +5

    Thank god you guys made this video I thought I was going nuts

  • @Enthusiast_Plus
    @Enthusiast_Plus 9 місяців тому +34

    Imagine doing this with just two jack stands and on your back. Oh wait it only took me 4hrs and many explicits 😂

    • @miketigerpool
      @miketigerpool 7 місяців тому

      Next week, I will do it! 😅 any suggest ?

    • @swae507
      @swae507 7 місяців тому

      doing it tomorrow just like that

    • @SeiShouAi
      @SeiShouAi 5 місяців тому

      Damn... I'm planning on doing it this way too next week... :(

    • @Zaque-TV
      @Zaque-TV 4 місяці тому

      Get some ramps too lol

    • @liljay06
      @liljay06 4 місяці тому

      ⁠@@swae507were you able to do it?

  • @ZoomIDoRx8
    @ZoomIDoRx8 9 місяців тому +2

    I bought the DIY fix part and about to put it in. Thanks for the video it will help a lot. Kind of expensive but final solution.

    • @seandenny1553
      @seandenny1553 3 місяці тому

      BMW just quoted $1000 to fix it on a 2017 320 i sept 11,2024

  • @Dj_amazing
    @Dj_amazing 5 місяців тому +10

    Had the same issue fixed it with 2 cable ties 10min I didnt take anything off repair is still going after 2 years

    • @fcpeuro
      @fcpeuro  5 місяців тому

      Nice

    • @Fuzzard10
      @Fuzzard10 5 місяців тому

      I bought some china made replacement part off of AliExpress. Doesn’t look anything like the fancy Fcp euro part, but it is metal and it was only $5. doing the fix today and if it doesn’t work out I’m going with cable ties lol

    • @lucastanciucu4246
      @lucastanciucu4246 3 місяці тому

      ⁠@@Fuzzard10 how did the fix go? With the Aliexpress part

    • @bonehead9118
      @bonehead9118 3 місяці тому

      @@Fuzzard10yeah howd it go

    • @knownbutunknown
      @knownbutunknown 2 місяці тому

      You should have done a video on that! I need to see how you did that because I'm about working smarter not harder

  • @timiafolabi4237
    @timiafolabi4237 9 місяців тому +1

    Could you guys release a full build video on this particular N20 car? That bracing you installed from the F32 is intriguing

  • @ricardosalas6738
    @ricardosalas6738 9 місяців тому

    Love the videos and keep up the great work. I have this exact same problem with my car. I did a temporary fix that doesn't look very good so this will be very useful.

  • @gamesposter
    @gamesposter 9 місяців тому +12

    If this is such a common issue, why the hell don't they recall it?

    • @Miguel-h5j5c
      @Miguel-h5j5c 4 дні тому

      Because BMW Wants the money of expensive maintenance 😢

  • @Timemachine69
    @Timemachine69 10 днів тому

    Next on my list - oil pan change took me like 22 hours - a lot of time cussing about why tie hook doesn’t fit 2015 428i and also why the transmission cooler line bolts were so hard to remove. bMW wanted $1200+ to do this repair. $4500 for oil pan change. $300+ to change serpentine belt

  • @3alanii
    @3alanii 5 днів тому

    How does this thing even break? Thanks for the video

  • @metman3
    @metman3 9 місяців тому +4

    A nice bit of kit. A little pricey, but good to know it exists. I wonder how many folks (including me) might try throwing a couple of zip ties on there first.. maybe secured under a large washer on that stud.😬😆

  • @Miguel-h5j5c
    @Miguel-h5j5c 5 місяців тому

    Thank you my friend !!! Huggies and good wishes to you and your family !!! 🎉🎉🎉

  • @yusephjay
    @yusephjay 4 місяці тому +1

    FYI - torque specs on subframe brace. T45s - 24Nm, T60s - 100Nm +90 deg

    • @fcpeuro
      @fcpeuro  4 місяці тому

      Thanks for dropping this!

    • @EddyG0rdo
      @EddyG0rdo 5 днів тому

      Thank you so much for this!!!

  • @cdh76
    @cdh76 9 місяців тому +9

    Whilst it's a good solution, the price of the part is ridiculous for what it is.

    • @losertown2785
      @losertown2785 9 місяців тому

      Totally agree, mine just broke a week ago and was so excited when a saw this video, went to buy the part and realized it cost 20x the cost of the factory part, definitely not worth the extra cost I’ll just do the job again rather than spend the extra 190 dollars

    • @prodkevv2freefornonprofitb982
      @prodkevv2freefornonprofitb982 8 місяців тому +2

      Go on turner motor sports they have it 125 that’s where I got mine. 200 is ridiculous 125 is reasonable . You drive a BMW nothing is gonna be cheap. Go the expensive way and get the metal or get the cheap plastic one and in another 40k miles the sound will be back.

    • @cdh76
      @cdh76 8 місяців тому

      @@prodkevv2freefornonprofitb982Yes I actually made the comment referring to the cheaper price as I'd seen that on the AGA website. $125 is still pretty unreasonable for what it is.
      I don't get FCP's mark up on that one - I'm sure someone will mention their lifetime warranty but realistically that's never going to be needed here.

    • @James2001
      @James2001 3 місяці тому

      Good on FCS for this video, bad on them for the absurd overcharging on this part. Turner and ECS Tuning both sell it for $127.

    • @lordlizard1075
      @lordlizard1075 Місяць тому

      @@prodkevv2freefornonprofitb982$20 every 40k miles is better than 120 tbh

  • @Ruebz_f30
    @Ruebz_f30 2 місяці тому

    Man I had this exact noise on my 330i. I thought it was my transmission going bad. Few zip ties on the cables at the rear and no more noise.

  • @geraldarcuri9307
    @geraldarcuri9307 9 місяців тому

    Now, since I don't really have access to a lift, can I find an independent BMW shop that will install the aftermarket part? I'm pretty sure I can...

  • @13adrian
    @13adrian 5 місяців тому

    Like the video I have a 2014 f30 335d xdrive just did this today had the cars back wheels on ramps but jacked it up higher you need plenty of room took 2 hours from start to cleanup a little bit awkward not the worst thing I have done though
    I got mine for $155 or£122 Inc Post to the UK 5 day postage not from aga as they wanted a lot for postage
    Yes it is expensive for a small item and I could have got6 or7 of the plactic clips but I didn't want to drop the tank or pay bmw £800 to £1000 do do the job don't know what a independent would charge and then don't know how long it would last
    I would rather pay the price do it once and know it should not happen again hopefully

  • @seandenny1553
    @seandenny1553 3 місяці тому +1

    Nice fix , it should work for a 2017 bmw 320i ???

  • @Alba_BestiaF30
    @Alba_BestiaF30 3 місяці тому

    I did this in my drive way but I kinda put the heat shield back on wrong at first and bent it someways and now it’s making a scraping noise when I let off the gas 😂 I’m guessing it’s making contact with the drive shaft

  • @DarkStar00150
    @DarkStar00150 9 місяців тому

    You said it kinda fast so i'm not sure i heard right, but did you say this is also possible in a E chasis? i think im having this issue in my E92

  • @manthis22
    @manthis22 8 місяців тому +1

    What if I once did hear that scratching noise and I "fixed it" by doing the zip tie mod from the inside of the car by going in the rear AC vents in the back seat? I no longer hear the scratching noise at all. Should I still do this?

    • @fcpeuro
      @fcpeuro  7 місяців тому +1

      We highly recommend looking it over and inspecting the condition of the cables!

  • @CoreyParks-tb2tt
    @CoreyParks-tb2tt 4 місяці тому

    What is the part #for upgrade brake cable holder clip 2016 bmw320i

  • @dmcgt911
    @dmcgt911 7 місяців тому

    Thank you, Awesome videos!

    • @fcpeuro
      @fcpeuro  7 місяців тому

      Glad you like them!

  • @damirkameric8800
    @damirkameric8800 5 місяців тому

    Thank you soo musch❤❤❤

  • @chriskamen2152
    @chriskamen2152 5 місяців тому

    I only really hear this rattle when I am WOT, is that normal?

  • @nycshelbygt500
    @nycshelbygt500 6 місяців тому

    UPDATE: BMW F30 335i M-Sport Rear Wheel Bearing AND the #ParkingBrakeCableClip BOTH FAILED at the same time at only 78k miles. Less than an hour for the #ParkingBrakeCableClip AGA Tool aftermarket part fix install. 6-8 hours labor for the new rear wheel bearings, hub and, axle nut. #SlideHammerCity Very similar rear grinding sounds.

  • @GCs-Cars
    @GCs-Cars 3 місяці тому

    Awkward to do, but managed to do it with car on jack stands, without lowering exhaust or fuel tank. Just loosened off bolts for heat shield, to bend it out the way a bit, got a small 13mm spanner to remove the nut, used small side cutters to cut away old prices of clip, and tightened a new metal clip from eBay on top of it. Worked great happy days

  • @Figo_78
    @Figo_78 4 місяці тому

    Can this also cause high speed vibration? I have also noise + high speed vibration underneth/ armrest/seats on load. Tyres/rims all balanced and also tried wheels from friends car. Still having highspeed vibrations + 100km/ph
    Car is bmw f80 m3

    • @AyooCoop
      @AyooCoop 2 місяці тому

      Check guido disc

  • @allanhoang7557
    @allanhoang7557 7 місяців тому +1

    All European cars aside, Gareth you look skinner! Looking good mate but miss the original chubby gareth too 😢

  • @ppppppp146
    @ppppppp146 9 місяців тому

    I just used some tywraps worked perfectly

    • @ameerskater
      @ameerskater 5 місяців тому

      can you explain or show a video on how you did it

  • @MuhammadMalik-hz9ut
    @MuhammadMalik-hz9ut 8 місяців тому

    If my hand brake also does not catch at all, do you think the issue could still be bracket or the whole cable itself?

    • @fcpeuro
      @fcpeuro  7 місяців тому

      The cable may be very stretched, or the whole system needs a severe adjustment. Worth doing some diagnosing first!

  • @dylanpage4106
    @dylanpage4106 9 місяців тому +2

    This makes such a terrible noise for how small of a problem it is

  • @nycshelbygt500
    @nycshelbygt500 6 місяців тому

    Yahtzee!!!!! WoW! Another aftermarket solution to fix a BMW design defect. #FCPEuro to the rescue!!
    BMW Parking Brake Cable Retainer Repair Kit - AGA Tools AGA-PCC-854-898
    I either have this Parking Brake Cable issue or the exhaust actuator clip fell out. Ugh...

  • @claytwalden
    @claytwalden 5 місяців тому

    we got pump jack and 6 pieces of wood. wish us luck

  • @softwere
    @softwere 9 місяців тому +4

    200 bucks? rather spend $10 for the genuine clip and spend an extra hour on dropping the fuel tank to get more access.

  • @elkarim9929
    @elkarim9929 Місяць тому

    $183 + tax for that kit 😮

  • @SDE90
    @SDE90 9 місяців тому

    BMW plastic - don't think about it, don't even look at it. It is glass.

  • @chenhaishen
    @chenhaishen 3 місяці тому

    Your design is too troublesome. Look at what I produce. You don't need to disassemble so many things. It's simple, convenient and save money. It only costs 1 dollar.