Save $1200 By Fixing This Common BMW Scraping Sound Yourself | F30 Parking Brake Cable Clip

Do you have a scraping sound that seems to be coming from the center console in your BMW? Today we're solving that very annoying, and very common problem that can affect many BMWs from 2010-2019.

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[TRocksGarage]

I had the exact same problem on my 2016 328iGT xDrive while accelerating around a right hand turn. The dealer wanted $1500.00 to fix the problem. I actually fixed it with 4 zipties. I tied each parking brake cable up to the rear frame and it's been holding for over a year now. Great video and respect for going the extra mile and installing a new bracket. Now I know if the cable ties ever break where to install the bracket. Love the creeper cam, very cool! By the way Im located in Florida and the dealers are not so kind.

[therealcarlchao]

At this point it should really be a class action lawsuit. So many videos and forums discussing this annoying issue that costs way too much to fix.

[trkarl]

I am dealing with this right now. Thanks so much. Best vid yet showing the repair. One thing though, please wear eye protection when under the car especially looking up. You never know what kind of debris could drop into your eye and damage it.

[DiegoOliveiraProf]

I went to a friend's auto shop yesterday and asked to use his elevator. I just put a ziptie and the problem was solved. Thanks for this video!

[TrumpDonald-cp]

Use long zip ties and loop around to sub frame problem fixed.

[Stockish_Daza]

took 10 minutes on a lift to fix, 18$ from local bmw dealer had it in stock. I dealt with it for almost 7 months thinking it was tires rubbing because it started after i swapped wheels and tires lol. kept messing with ride height, camber, and playing with the fender liners than randomly found a youtube mentioning this. What a life saver lol

[mikealness]

Just Subscribed. This happened on my M240i. I wasn't experiencing the noise that you were, but the plastic piece that broke off, fell and landed on the heat shield & was wedge between the heat shield and the drive shaft. It was making a horrendous squealing noise in reverse only. My car is no longer squealing in reverse. I ordered the new part from FCP Euro and will be doing this repair soon. Thank you!

[miketigerpool]

I just finished this work and is impossible to slide and place the screw without remove the fuel tank support, 4 bolts. This is a nightmare if you are alone. All videos around YouTube does not show you how to place and slide the part. If you need more details I will support you. I use 6 hours to complete the job properly.

[zorantb]

If you want easier installation and a more "permanent" fix get the AGA Tools Park Cable Clip Repair Kit (AGA-PCC-854-898) instead. It does cost $130 though - but it won't break anymore.

[GrOuNdZeRo]

There's options on Amazon now for a cheap metal clip. You will be cussing getting it on unless you drop the driveshaft, but it fixed it for me!

[antediluvian_seance]

Well done. Thanks for the demonstration. I have the exact issue right now on a 328i 2016.

[frostyb]

Great video, I’m digging the POV camera view!

Also, is that a seiko GMT 5 on your wrist? I just picked up one a couple months ago and love it. Got the blue dial which matches my estoril 335 👍⌚️

[RamessesIll]

Man i feel like crying, this noise has been annoying the fuck out of me for the past couple of weeks now and as a car enthusiast, i cant stand any rattling or any noise that i cant locate. I was going insane about finding it. Thanks for your video

[hammerofluke]

I'm installing mine tomorrow and I'm so excited. Wish me luck. It's literally been a year of rattling I can't take it anymore. BMW wanted 220 an hour

[emilsierra]

Great video! I have a similar noise on my X5 so I’m fixing to get under it to see if hopefully that is the issue.

[mikepulido]

Bang on! About to tackle this as well. AGA tools makes an all metal one so you only have to swap it once. Just ordered it. Thanks for posting the video!

[hubixl]

Thank you so much, have that problem on my 4 GC (F36). Feeling confident I can fix it now 😁

[mbonet]

Amazing video!
I have this exactly problem in my 2016 320i
Thanks a lot!

[mxtracer]

I just fabricated a bracket out of aluminum stock that holds them up without having to remove the old plastic bracket. No removal of anything besides the one nut. Bolts up with the existing bracket nut.

[DiegoOliveiraProf]

thanks man, this noise is avoiding me enjoying the car... I want to full trottle! :)