Handbrake help

[Jkhussey280i]

Hi All,
I just finished rebuilding the rear brakes and parking brake on the 280i. After I reconnected the parking brake cable I pulled on the handle and seem to be getting no action at the parking brake assembly. Could a connector have become separated under the center console in the car? Have maxed out on the adjusters.
Help!

Thanks,
john

[adam quantrill]

I have had the cable outer come off at the rear underneath - the outer pulls on one side (caliper lever) against the inner on the other side. If both sides aren't in position it will just flap about.

[Jack Valiant]

Once you have checked everything at the rear of the car have a look under the centre console as there is a cone type fitting where the cable goes through the body. When I recently fitted a new cable this cone had splayed open and the cable was slipping when applied due to excessive travel. I managed to squeeze the fitting back together and all is now fine. I think this happens due to excessive pulling to get the car to hold on hills and MoT's

Chris

[Jkhussey280i]

Thanks for the advice. Is there an easy way to remove the center console or can you get access without removing it at all?