BMW 740Li Parking Brake Release Cable Replacement at your home or office.

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Parking Brake Release Cable Replacement Service

How much does a Parking Brake Release Cable Replacement cost?

On average, the cost for a BMW 740Li Parking Brake Release Cable Replacement is $722 with $285 for parts and $437 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.

CarServiceEstimateShop/Dealer Price
2014 BMW 740LiL6-3.0L TurboService typeParking Brake Release Cable ReplacementEstimate$1098.91Shop/Dealer Price$1321.92 - $1809.77
2011 BMW 740LiL6-3.0L TurboService typeParking Brake Release Cable ReplacementEstimate$1006.91Shop/Dealer Price$1230.06 - $1718.02
2013 BMW 740LiL6-3.0L TurboService typeParking Brake Release Cable ReplacementEstimate$1006.91Shop/Dealer Price$1230.05 - $1718.00
2015 BMW 740LiL6-3.0L TurboService typeParking Brake Release Cable ReplacementEstimate$1006.91Shop/Dealer Price$1229.87 - $1717.68
2012 BMW 740LiL6-3.0L TurboService typeParking Brake Release Cable ReplacementEstimate$1006.91Shop/Dealer Price$1230.17 - $1718.22
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What is the Parking Brake Release Cable all about?

Your parking brake only plays a role in safety after parking your car, but it’s an important part of automotive equipment. When you engage the brake, either by pulling the handle between the two front seats or pressing the pedal on the driver side, it engages a secondary braking system designed to help hold your car in place and alleviate unwanted pressure on your transmission.

You need to release the brake before you can safely drive once more, and this is where the parking brake release cable comes into play. Depending on the setup in your specific vehicle, you’ll either push a release button, or push the pedal again to activate the release cable and disengage the parking brake. Without an operational brake cable, the e-brake won’t disengage, which can be problematic. Driving with the brake on is never a good idea.

Keep in mind:

  • Your parking brake release cable should be inspected during normal maintenance.
  • The release cable generally runs the length of your vehicle under the body.
  • Release cable hardware can also cause problems.

How it's done:

  • The dash panels are removed for access
  • The defective parking brake release cable is removed
  • The new parking brake release cable is installed
  • The dash panels are reinstalled
  • The vehicle parking brake is checked for proper operation

Our recommendation:

If your parking brake release cable is not working and the brake is engaged, do not drive the vehicle. That will only damage the braking system and increase your repair bill. One of our experienced mechanics will often be able to fix the problem in short order.

What common symptoms indicate you may need to replace the Parking Brake Release Cable?

  • Parking brake won’t disengage

How important is this service?

Having a working parking brake release cable is important. Without one, you won’t be able to use your parking brake (or disengage the brake if it’s on). We recommend you work with our expert mechanics who can diagnose the problem.

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Brian

24 years of experience
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Brian
24 years of experience
BMW 740Li L6-3.0L Turbo - Oil Change - Mount Airy, Maryland
Good guy, friendly, knowledgeable. Told me my brakes are staring to go, but I should be good another 10k miles. Arrived on time.

Deward

17 years of experience
74 reviews
Deward
17 years of experience
BMW 740Li L6-3.0L Turbo - Serpentine/Drive Belt - Burlington, North Carolina
Excellent job

Bryant

12 years of experience
619 reviews
Bryant
12 years of experience
BMW 740Li L6-3.0L Turbo - Serpentine/Drive Belt - Fishers, Indiana
Great mechanic and really takes the time to make sure everything is correct. Thank you for putting up with my POS BMW Bryant!

Bryant

12 years of experience
619 reviews
Bryant
12 years of experience
BMW 740Li L6-3.0L Turbo - Oil Change - Fishers, Indiana
It was an absolute pleasure working with him. He was super thorough and took the time to make sure everything was correct. I own a BMW and feel like I'm finding something wrong all the time. I will be using Bryant again and highly recommend him to others. This is a great service for those working from home that don't want the hassle of taking your car to the mechanic. Thanks

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