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I have just purchased the BM6 from AliExpress for £17.42 and am eager to test it.

Similar like you, I will not alter the original Rocket until it fails me. I will acquire a Bosch or Yuasa battery, as these are the recommended replacements from other users.

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Instead of visiting the Kia dealership. Simply purchase a battery online and install it yourself. Possessing a battery booster will enable you to proceed if the battery becomes depleted. For instance, Aldi and Lidl also offer them at different intervals.

We plan to retain our KIA for approximately 20 years. Contemporary electric vehicles are capable of lasting a minimum of 200,000 kilometres. Our yearly depreciation will exceed £1,000. We retained our previous VW Passat diesel estate for 26 years, with the final battery enduring for 8 years. Kia dealerships may impose a fee of approximately £200 for the replacement of the 12-volt battery in the EV6. Do you not advise testing it independently with my own multimeter? I fail to comprehend the rationale of substituting objects prior to the conclusion of their functional lifespan. If I schedule an appointment with a Kia dealer and they confirm that the battery is now functioning adequately, should I express my preference to invest in a new battery now, or should I defer this decision for another six months and have it re-evaluated by the dealer then?

The BM6 appears aesthetically pleasing, and the battery life remains satisfactory after four years. I will likely acquire one.

I possess a BM6. Justifiable expense. As you can verify while remaining in the warmth. You will also be able to move to a fresh battery. A four-year-old battery as well.

Have the battery assessed to verify its condition; if you anticipate needing a replacement within the next year or two, why invest £25 in a monitor? You have recently increased the price of a battery by £25. Alternatively, one might get a high-quality battery to ensure peace of mind for the subsequent four years.

My KIA EV6 will reach four years of age next January, and I am quite apprehensive that the 12-volt battery may be nearing the conclusion of its functional lifespan. Batteries are more prone to failure in cold winter conditions. Replacing it promptly with a new one would be imprudent. They are somewhat costly to replace and 2. Contingent upon its prior existence, it may endure for an additional year or two. I possess a multimeter and am considering either leaving the battery cover off the 'frunk' during winter for expedited battery voltage checks or purchasing a Bluetooth battery monitor for approximately £25. What dissuaded me is the recommendation to affix them to the top of the battery, and presumably, one would then detach them upon battery failure. It is also improbable that it will be necessary during the initial years of the new battery's lifespan. What actions do other electric vehicle users undertake? Do they only await the failure of the 12-volt battery?

I concur; the responsibility should not be solely placed on the parking pawl. Engage the handbrake/e-brake first, then shift into park (P). In certain vehicles, selecting 'P' activates the electronic brake, as observed in my M340i and the M5; nonetheless, it is advisable to engage the parking brake first to prevent undue stress on the parking pawl.

Always utilise my method; it is detrimental to place the vehicle in park and rest against the gears. My M4 has a specific sequence: engage the handbrake, wait a few seconds, shift into drive, then turn off the engine, or alternatively, shift into neutral, engage the handbrake, turn off the engine and then press again to shut down. This prevents the parking mechanism from merely resting on the gears, which I have been informed is poor practice.

The reason for their malfunction is that individuals operating automatic vehicles neglect to engage the handbrake, resulting in internal rusting of the drum. I hardly utilise mine, but occasionally I will engage it briefly and drive until I reach the road to clean the drum.

I replaced the rear disc and pads on my 2019 4 Series a few months ago, and the shoes appeared to be in excellent condition. A spray of brake cleaner will effectively clean the surface. As others have mentioned, you will need to adjust the shoes after fitting the new disc. Numerous YouTube videos exist that demonstrate how to adjust shoes. Disregard the section concerning the modification of the handbrake lever. The 'P' position merely secures the transmission, with no relation to the handbrakes.

The P button does not engage the brakes; it locks the gearbox instead. Regarding the shoes, I believe they are acceptable; nonetheless, I would opt to change them to ensure their reliability for years to come. The shoes should endure for the duration of the car's lifespan, I would presume.

Thank you everybody for your responses; they are quite beneficial. I am working night shifts, so I will respond late. My car is equipped with a handbrake and features an automatic gearbox, which includes a gear selector with positions for drive (D), neutral (N), reverse (R), and a park (P) button at the top. The vehicle must be in neutral, the parking brake disengaged, and the 'P' button deactivated to remove the disc. Are the shoes satisfactory, or must I replace them as well? The handbrake is not functioning effectively, therefore I am considering whether I can only tweak the shoes following the replacement of the discs as Jim suggested. What occurs when you press the 'p' button? Does it activate the pads or the shoes?

The cable requires no adjustment; it is equipped with a spring-loaded slack adjuster that must be placed in the service position. If it is an electronic handbrake, it is rather simple to perform, preferably utilising diagnostics to engage service mode; however, it can also be accomplished by removing the motor and manually unwinding it.

This type of handbrake often features a lip on the interior of the drum section of the disc. To remove the shoes, it is advisable to utilise a small flat-blade screwdriver through a wheel bolt hole and retract the adjuster. It is uncomplicated, although requires some effort to identify the adjuster through the bolt hole. When installing the replacement components, reverse the process and modify the shoes using the adjuster rather than the handbrake cable.

The 2016 3 Series is equipped with the same manual handbrake as my 4 Series. Replacement is straightforward; however, it is essential to remember to engage the handbrake to prevent the vehicle from moving when replacing the front brakes. When changing the rear components, it is essential to secure the vehicle using wheel chocks, as the handbrake must be disengaged to remove the disc; otherwise, the shoes will obstruct the disc's removal. You wish to avoid the disruption caused by a vehicle in motion while work.

If you are referring to a handbrake, then no.If it is an ancient mechanical, then absolutely, park and hold.

Do you mean pressing the P button on the automatic gear selector PRND? Do you possess a hand brake, also referred to as an emergency brake?

Hello, I possess a 2016 automatic 3 Series equipped with a parking brake button. I have previously replaced brake pads and discs on other vehicles, but only on the front of those cars, not on this one. Is the rear simple to execute? Does the 3 Series possess a drum? Thank you in advance.

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It was successful on the third attempt. Upon removal and reinsertion of the fuse, it resets to 12 o'clock rather than resuming from its previous position (first attempt...). It accomplishes this by rotating the hands the longer distance from their previous position to 12 o'clock, rather than the shorter route. It surpasses 12 o'clock, reverting to approximately 10:45 before returning to 12 o'clock (third attempt...). It is now approximately one minute behind, but life is too brief, and I lack the motivation to address it.