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Countryman Hybrid Parking Brake Fault

This is beyond frustrating! My 2017 Mini Countryman Hybrid has developed a fault with the electronic parking brake. The handbrake is completely non-functional, and there's a warning light blazing in the speedometer. I scanned the error memory, and it's pointing toward the electric motor in the brake caliper being defective. Has anyone experienced something similar? I'm dreading the potential repair cost!

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I had a similar issue with my Countryman. The parking brake warning light was on and the brake wouldn't engage. Have you checked the brake switch? Also, did you read the error codes with an OBD reader? That could give you a clue.

Thanks for the quick response! I did check the error memory, and it points toward a defective electric motor in the brake caliper. Is that what happened in your case too? And where is the brake switch located? I'd like to have a look at it.

Yes, the error code pointed to the electric motor in the caliper. I wouldn't recommend further diagnosis yourself; it's best to take it to a workshop.

Just wanted to give you an update. Turns out you were spot on. Took my Countryman to the workshop, and it was exactly as you described: the electric motor in the brake caliper had given up the ghost. Cost me 505€ to get it sorted, but at least it's fixed. Thanks again for your help!

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