Re: winter rims messed up the ebrake assembly?
For putting the wheels back on, I made some guide pins from some bolts. Some years ago I made a bunch and gave them out at a GTG. Here is sample of what you need. Two work best. If IRC, this is the size but I would have to recheck.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stud-Guide-Pin-Wheel-Tool-12-x-1-5mm-Mercedes-BMW-Item-ZDM10111C-/171014745001?pt=Motors_Automotive_Tools&hash=item27d145eba9&vxp=mtr