How to repair the electronic park brake actuator gear on a BMW (E65) - step by step

[@akashtalon]

I've seen a few of this gentlemen's videos for fixing things like this and another video for the Guibo fix. These are top notch and kudos to him for being so precise and clear.

[@BigLP21]

I followed your video step by step and after replacing that gear it works like a dream! Your the man!! Many thanks!

[@MikeIp-q9s]

What a thorough repair video- thanks so much for going to all the trouble and commentary. I was able to follow the steps and replace the busted actuator gear sprocket on my '03 745Li and the brake performs flawlessly. Got the replacement all-metal actuator off Amazon, next day delivery- unbelievable! I did re-use the red tab on the new actuator. One side effect took a little time to settle out- the car would shift into Park fine but the dash indicator would show N for Neutral. On the forums it seems this is cleared by adjusting the parking brake. But in my case it seems to have resolved the issue itself as it's reverted to displaying P when I shift into Park.

[@joshcalderon2377]

Which one on amazon did you purchase I purchase one and it did not work and the red tab was to small for the new one.

[@smoothbill]

Best explanation of how the system works, awesome video dude, thanks a million.

[@draganklep1382]

Thank you for that great video, that helped me to fix my nadbrake issue with a broken plastic gear.

[@Mechaniclyfe]

Btw : for those that have their brakes stuck engaged you can release the parking brake by taking the cover off , there is a small Allen key way to manually release the parking brake I believe it’s an 8mm. Turn counter clockwise, Once you start turning you will see the cars parking brake start to release

[@johnhinson6157]

The Locking clip and triangle clip won’t remove notice brake still engages even when release parking brake in truck and under Dashboard what’s the problem?

[@thechinaman9754]

You guys are soooo lucky, My car happened to have a whole FKA rear AC unit with a fridge on top of the E-brake module, can't lift it what so ever to do this job.

[@werner1004]

Sehr gut erklärt im Video wie die Fest stell Bremse funktioniert ,von mir ganz klar Daumen hoch.

[@lionelguilbert6493]

Thanks for the video. I still don't understand why car manufacturers complicate things by adding an electric motor, a gear system and a controller to a simple and reliable handbrake....

[@oceyho]

First of all, this is supposed to be a 7 series. The best of the best and the highest tier back then, 20 years ago. A maximum comfort car, does your brain get that? Which car had comfort functions like the automatic breaking, like he described at the end of the video 20+ years ago. Sure, pulling a handbrake is easier, but the electronic function is a comfort function which the buyers of these cars 20 years ago wanted and appreciated.

[@phatboydave]

At 3:30… the broken gear attached to my shaft is not moving. It’s locked in place and I’m not sure how to get it to move in order to unscrew it

[@nikkid9082]

Excellent video - I have the same problem with my 2008 750i - thanks for the information

[@electroumit]

Good work, good record. Thank you.

[@mfm7234]

How do you know the number of teeth the gear has beforehand w/out disassembling the module?

[@danieljustus8602]

You have a answer?

[@BMWReviews]

How do you remove the bowdens from this box? Mine's snapped at the rear-right wheel hub so i need to replace it. (Both bowdens.)

[@johnhinson6157]

The two locking tabs for gear hard to release even when release Park brake

[@sladegerman]

Yes mine are completely stuck what did you end up doing?

[@FrederickvanStadenSA]

Why do I get excited when I hear an SA accent :"D

[@larrygodwin1960]

Can you give me the link to were you purchased that gear I have a 2004 745i and need that part

[@princeauto9115]

best video. very clear.

[@stephenwilliams8775]

Did you release the brake cables while doing this ?

[@clscls9481]

Great video thank you so much

[@london7348]

What is the little red clip and where can it be brought?

[@joelgonzales135]

After watching your video I ordered a replacement gear for my 2003 bmw 745li 7 series and come to find out the threading wasn't a match. So clicked on the link you put on someone's comment to order the exact replacement gear i need. Just in case can you please send me the link just to make sure it's the right one.

[@ecologicaltime]

www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0716PWXHW/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[@joelgonzales135]

@@ecologicaltime Thank you brother. Let's see how it goes.

[@joelgonzales135]

@@ecologicaltime So I replaced the gear just like you demonstrated and when I push the parking brake nothing's happening. What could I have possibly done wrong?

[@prufungvideoaufnahme3821]

do you have the BMW part number ? thanks

[@andrewjones5117]

Nicely done

[@ashraffseedat4638]

Hi where are you from. I replaced the gear on my car and reset it with a computer but still won't engage.

[@RR-bd4jp]

Does this work for e66 i have parking brake malfunction the whole car is shaking

[@craigthomas1669]

I have a program to reset the parking brake but I don't know how to initialize. What are the steps with the same tool that you have?

[@SamMorapedi]

Thanks for the Vids. Do you have a workshop around Gauteng? I have a e65 full of faults.

[@ecologicaltime]

thank you. No i dont have a workshop, just share what i do so others can do it too.

[@slim79dc]

Do you have a part number for that replacement part?

[@ernestosena5826]

Did you get the part #

[@Foreignsgarage444]

I need it also

[@konchittavong697]

Good video. Danke!

[@armandorivaslopez5589]

How I can take cables off to replace all unit

[@marin.aldimirov]

Arnold Schwarzenegger repairing a BMW! :P :D

[@RyanArmstrong89]

or any english speaking south african, eh

[@benjaminlester8613]

Where can I buy that part I really need it ASAP??? Please and Thank you

[@ecologicaltime]

Amazon

[@benjaminlester8613]

Thank you

[@msweethang]

Well the parking brake default make the battery run down???

[@ecologicaltime]

should not do that

[@georgerivas3395]

what is the name of that part and can we buy it here in the states i need one like asap

[@Mechaniclyfe]

I just fixed one of these this weekend stupid plastic gears!!

[@georgiatanasov8048]

Hi mate, i have the same problem with my BMW 730d 2004 someone before me change all of the parking brake but now the cat doesn't recognise the new one.

[@ecologicaltime]

if i recall correctly, you just need to code the new one.

[@georgiatanasov8048]

ecologicaltime Thanks for the answer the thing is my mechanic can't find the code to recoded the module

[@mrs.potato586]

What is the program to reset it yourself? Can you tell me? Or no?

[@ecologicaltime]

INPA

[@mrs.potato586]

ecologicaltime oooh, ok Thanks 🤘 Keep it up man 🤙

[@sadiriallanlopez6451]

I installed the new part, full body gear and everything was installed correctly but did not work at all. Any ideas?

[@gabegaitan6964]

I have the parking break light on. I ordered the part and was going to replace it. But after inspection of the part on in the the vehicle nothing looks broken..

[@garettsarafian4208]

yes i had the exact situation as well

[@ArtHerra319]

Good video

[@Peter-ik3rh]

please give a amazon tip für the actuactor oder give ebay-link

[@anforever2003]

Many thanks

[@BarneyWobba]

Can sometimes be fixed with a brake system reset.

[@ecologicaltime]

not if gear is broken. But first step is to reset. If still not working, open it and fix gear.

[@craigthomas1669]

How do you reset the parking brake to make the light go off if you've already replaced the old one?

[@majedalmohsen4123]

I did that but the handbrake work only one time after that stop working again can you help me please

[@jdsirrom4314]

So, basically, the car can’t move if it has a parking brake failure, because it’s computerized?

[@valdimicolchik7975]

Why You rotate by hand the rotor of electrical motor motor? Exist there 5mm alen key and You can rotate with alen key instead by hand...

[@olen2808]

Thank you.

[@AlphaGT-R16]

What's that scann software on your laptop?

[@ecologicaltime]

INPA

[@epurealexandru6528]

Can please get me a link where I found this tank you

[@ecologicaltime]

you mean the replacement gear?

[@epurealexandru6528]

@@ecologicaltime yes please

[@ecologicaltime]

www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0716PWXHW/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00__o00_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[@ahmedaly6483]

Thank you

[@macanmurda2001]

That fly helpt u too

[@mfm7234]

How critical is the red plastic bit? Seem to have lost mine 😅

[@wanyathomas2068]

Where is your video programming ?

[@sfodjknfwoa]

good man

[@BMWPROGRAMMINGJAMAICA]

BMW EMF Parking brake is wise design, it can't save you in an Emergency if the foot-well brake failed to stop vehicle. Buying a vehicle with a Real hand held Emergency brake is better saving my ass than a fancy worthless EMF that dis-activate from applying while driving.

[@ecologicaltime]

good point. If the car is moving you cannot activate the park brake even if its emergency. I suppose you could use down gear shift if needed, like in the old days. However, i think its a cool feature to have electronic as its easy to use.

[@richterjustin]

What’s the part number ???

[@cristinazoli]

Mine didn't when through

[@josesoleraramos8051]

I do everything but dont work

[@ineilis37]

Ok!👍

[@yochipalma4236]

Bro i have same problem on 2007 750 ... And i put new one but dont work idk .. If i do wrong but problem is workin if i drive litle and i push the break botton and is work

[@jihedlammouchi8138]

You have problem the same like me it's problem with cable of parking brake broken

[@BMWPROGRAMMINGJAMAICA]

You voice sound like a man from ZA

[@ecologicaltime]

yes

[@ivarsmatisons]

Labs

[@andrecampbell691]

Let's make this as complicated as possible, I would never buy a BMW.

[@ecologicaltime]

people complain about this thing but mine has performed over 9000 operations. Its more about the use of a plastic gear is where BMW made an error.

[@alljoy6541]

These german cars have too much tech. It's better to just own a dimple car, dimple old school pull cable. Nothing wrong with being simple.

[@ecologicaltime]

Tech junkie here. By the way the car handbrake has given me 5 years of perfect service and the previous owner even more.like all moving parts, it needs to be serviced or replaced after a while. I use the car every day.

[@dukemasters6829]

It’s a myth a about German engineering poor design I’ve had bmw Audi and merc all had design flaws also has Toyota Nissan and modern jag they were much better on design and quality

[@peterrealmuto881]

Good work, good record. Thank you.

[@MJ-fl3ws]

I replaced my actuator gear but the hand brake wont work still. Anything I can do, please help