Handbrake Cable for BMW 3 Series: High Density Foam
This handbrake cable for the BMW 3 Series is specified around high density foam, which decides how it behaves in service far more than the part name does. We build to a written specification — base material, dimensions, finish and packing — and hold that specification on file so every reorder reproduces the approved piece.
The usual reason a programme changes supplier is not unit price. It is warranty claims traced back to a single lot, or a supplier who changed material without saying so. Both are specification problems, and both are preventable.
Specification
| Product | Handbrake Cable |
|---|---|
| Vehicle application | BMW 3 Series |
| Material / finish | High Density Foam |
| Typical use | Heavy Load Hauling |
| MOQ | 500 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 10 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 20-55 days after approval |
| Compliance | ISO/TS 16949 |
| Packing | 50 pieces per inner box, 500 per carton |
Material options
- Sintered Metal — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- PVC Coated Fabric — specified where the part sits close to a heat source
- Magnesium Alloy — chosen where wear resistance comes first
- High Density Foam — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
- Titanium Alloy — used when the finish has to hold a coating
Processes available
- powder coating
- ultrasonic cleaning
- rubber vulcanisation
- shot blasting
- robot welding
- anodising
Fitment notes
Check whether the mounting points on your market version match the catalogue drawing — regional variants are the usual cause of a wrong first order.
Where it is used
The specification above is the one most often ordered for heavy load hauling. Related applications include motocross, daily commuting, mountain roads, construction sites, long-distance touring.
Quality and packing
- In-line inspection with AQL 1.5 sampling on every lot.
- Dimensional report issued against the approved drawing.
- Carton marking and barcode to your specification.
- Golden sample retained at the factory as the reorder reference.
Questions buyers ask
What testing is included?
Standard lots ship with dimensional and hardness reports. ISO/TS 16949 documentation is issued with the shipment when your market requires it.
What happens if a lot fails inspection?
The lot is re-inspected against the golden sample, and replacement pieces ship on the next available booking at our cost.
Do you handle mixed containers?
Yes. Most programmes consolidate several part numbers into one container to keep freight sensible at 500 pieces per line.
Can you match an existing sample?
Send a sample and we will reverse-engineer the specification, then produce a counter sample for approval before any bulk starts.
Tell us the model, the fitment and the quantity and we will hold a production slot for you.
