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CC-ID-51moderate severityChassis

Parking Brake Overheated

on 2024 Mini Cooper SE Electric · FWD

What this code means

The electromechanical parking brake has overheated from excessive use. Raised by the EMF/parking brake control module.

Symptoms

  • Parking brake warning message
  • Temporary parking brake unavailable
  • Brake needs to cool down

Common causes

  • Repeated dynamic braking use
  • Frequent apply/release cycles
  • EMF actuator strain
  • High ambient temperatures

Diagnostic steps

  1. Allow parking brake to cool
  2. Read EMF fault codes
  3. Check actuator operation
  4. Inspect brake components

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