How to remove and install a parking brake cable on BMW 325i?

Detach the front ends of the cables from the lever equalizer arm. Remove the rear brake discs. Remove the cable retaining bracket bolt and the bracket from the rear hub assembly. Rotate the wheel so the expander is visible through the hole (7 o'clock position). Press the release spring, in the expander, towards the rear of the vehicle, while pulling the cable from the backing plate and out of the expander. Working back along the length of the cable and noting its correct routing, free it from all the relevant retaining clips. Insert the cable into the brake carrier/guard plate, and push it in up to the stop on the cable outer sleeve. Grip the sleeve of the cable end, and push it into the expander until it snaps into place. Installation is the reverse of removal. Prior to installing the center console, adjust the parking brake.

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BMW 325i Hand Brake Bowden Cable
Part Number: 34406769368
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- Other Name: Cable
- Replaces: 34-40-6-760-444
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2006 BMW 325i | Sedan(E90)
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BMW 325i Bowden Cable
Part Number: 34411160134
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- Other Name: Cable
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by BMW's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1992-1995 BMW 325i | Convertible(E36), Sedan(E36)
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BMW 325i Left Hand Brake Bowden Cable
Part Number: 34411165021
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- Other Name: Cable
- Position: Driver Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by BMW's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2001-2005 BMW 325i | Sedan M54 Engine(E46), Sedan M56 Engine(E46), Sedan(E46), Wagon M54 Engine(E46), Wagon M56 Engine(E46), Wagon(E46)
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BMW 325i Right Hand Brake Bowden Cable
Part Number: 34411165020
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- Other Name: Cable
- Position: Passenger Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by BMW's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2001-2005 BMW 325i | Sedan M54 Engine(E46), Sedan M56 Engine(E46), Sedan(E46), Wagon M54 Engine(E46), Wagon M56 Engine(E46), Wagon(E46)
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BMW 325i Bowden Cable
Part Number: 34411158421
$54.70 MSRP: $61.52
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- Other Name: Cable
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1987-1992 BMW 325i | Convertible(E30), Coupe(E30), Sedan(E30)

BMW 325i Parking Brake Cable

The BMW 325i Parking Brake Cable allows drivers to lock the wheels in place when the car is stopped, protecting against unwanted rolling on steep streets. The cable connects the cabin lever directly to rear brake hardware so that a strong pull on the cabin lever translates into mechanical tension to clamp the shoes or pads in place. Even a failed hydraulic circuit leaves a backup stop. Early models of the BMW 325i use a single braided steel Parking Brake Cable that is split near the axle, while later models of the 325i have dual independent Parking Brake Cable lines to each rear wheel for smoother engagement and easy adjustment. The main difference is separate sleeves reduce stretch and allow one side to be swapped alone. Regardless of style, a rust-resistant outer sheath protects the inner strand from the effects of moisture, and a tight coil spring at each end ensures that the lever is immediately released when it drops. Routine checks ensure that the BMW badge reputation for safety remains intact because a frayed Parking Brake Cable can lengthen hold time or snap completely. Every BMW owner of a 325i should realize that the Parking Brake Cable is not optional safety gear but a critical and simple connection that holds the car in place wherever it is parked.

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BMW 325i Parking Brake Cable Parts Questions & Experts Answers

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How to remove and install a parking brake cable on BMW 325i?
Posted by Darryl H.
A:
Detach the front ends of the cables from the lever equalizer arm. Remove the rear Brake Discs. Remove the cable retaining bracket bolt and the bracket from the rear hub assembly. Rotate the wheel so the expander is visible through the hole (7 o'clock position). Press the release spring, in the expander, towards the rear of the vehicle, while pulling the cable from the backing plate and out of the expander. Working back along the length of the cable and noting its correct routing, free it from all the relevant retaining clips. Insert the cable into the brake carrier/guard plate, and push it in up to the stop on the cable outer sleeve. Grip the sleeve of the cable end, and push it into the expander until it snaps into place. Installation is the reverse of removal. Prior to installing the center console, adjust the parking brake.
Answered by BMW Parts Specialist Blaine / Dec 07, 2025