Table 1 shows one common parking brake related problems of the 1998 BMW 540.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Parking Brake problems |
Both sun visors cracked along weld seam. Replaced by dealer. Temperature control switche covers broken. Replaced by dealer. Noticed the design of new covers is different and eliminates risk of failure. Parking brake doesn't hold. Dealer admits bad desin and tried different shoes without success in past. Deler couldn't fix, resulting in safety hazard.