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    Parking brake not releasing correctly

    Have a parking brake issue with my 01'. I can set the parking brake and I am able to release it via a handle. However, the parking brake release handle doesn't retract back into rest position.

    I pulled dash trim off and I can see the mechanism. If I manually push on number 6 (I think) towards the firewall this will put the parking brake handle back into rest position and I can use it again. I can't figure out what's preventing the release handle from going back. Springs 7 both appear to be fine. Is there another spring somewhere under the car that pulls the main cable back?

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    Is is really that simple? I did notice fluid at the bottom of the strut so I suspected it may have leaked out. Is that strut BMW specific or could I get it at any part store that sells hood struts and such?
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    Id source the BMW part number. Some cheaper struts have an imbalance of force, I've seen some bend trunk decks and so on. It's certainly engineered with a specific amount of dampening to work as it does and not wear out other parts in the process. An aftermarket might work, but it might also cause damage.
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    I just looked at it again and I don't think it's the strut. The pedal is being lifted back up. It's the release handle that's not being pulled back into the dash.
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