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      11-08-2021, 07:14 PM   #1
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AGA Tools Aluminum Parking Brake Clip Review

Hi guys, I thought I would provide a brief review of the AGA tools aluminum parking brake clip. I didn't see any posts about the part, so I thought I would share. I am not sponsored in any way by AGA tools.

Couple days after my coilover install, I heard a metal grinding noise coming from the passenger rear wheel area. At first, I thought it was some pebbles or debris that got stuck behind the dust shields, but it turned out to be the broken parking brake clip. I did some search and came across this aluminum billet solution from AGA tools. Although a bit pricey, it seems to be a good, permanent solution compared to the plastic OEM piece that might fail again.

Local shop charged 1 hour labor, as the piece is a slip on (then bolted), rather than being layered on top of other panels that share the bolt, thus not needing to lower the gas tank. Highly recommendended!

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This is the correct orientation for the bottom piece. Otherwise it will not sit flush with the top piece.
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Cool! Thanks for the review.
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      11-10-2021, 07:52 PM   #3
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Nice. Excellent review. Bookmarked for future purchase.
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Just did the same install. BMW service wanted $1000 to replace the plastic OEM. AGA was a great upgrade that will last twice as long. Great product.
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I don't see on your site when searching for AGA that you sell this part
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I don't see on your site when searching for AGA that you sell this part
I'll add it today
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      11-13-2021, 08:20 AM   #8
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Going to get this done as well when I take my car in to swap my dp. It's been annoying me since I put my Axel back at it basically fumbled the clip off XD
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I'll add it today
its on the website now
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its on the website now
Good deal
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Just ordered one of these from Mike @X-PH to have ready immediately in the future when my OEM goes bad
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Thanks for this review, especially that the tank doesn’t need dropping. Need to buy it and quit ziptieing every month or two.
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its on the website now
Purchased and thanks for making it available.
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Thanks! Mine started making noise two months ago at 80,000, so, guess I'm lucky to go that long on the original "planned obsolesce" part... Local dealer quoted $530 for replace while there for another issue... I'll have my local mechanic tackle this!!!
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