Model Compatibility: Fits 1998–2005 3 Series E46 vehicles requiring handbrake shoe replacement parts.
Component Type: Set includes handbrake shoe fitting kit components necessary for rear brake shoe assembly installation.
Dimension Specification: Contains springs measuring exactly 160 mm in length for proper fit within the specified vehicle's parking brake system.
Functional Purpose: Restores handbrake shoe mounting and retention function as designed for the 1998–2005 E46 chassis.
Installation Scope: Intended for use as a direct replacement in the rear brake assembly where factory-spec 160 mm springs were originally installed.
Description
OE Number/Part Number: Verification requires referencing with specific vehicle brake system documentation. Compatible Vehicles: Fits 1998–2005 3 Series E46. Package Includes: Handbrake shoe fitting kit assembly (1 set). Installation Information: Installation requires removal of the rear brake drum assembly.Existing handbrake shoe return springs and associated hardware must be disengaged from the current shoe assembly.Springs and clips are positioned according to the manufacturer's technical schematic for the 160 mm rear brake system.Components must be seated securely within the designated anchor points and shoe carriers to restore proper mechanical function of the parking brake mechanism prior to drum reinstallation and adjustment.