what about some synthetic grease for the caliper bolt guides?
We're installing new rear rotors, pads and sensor on Saturday morning. I got the Bremo rotors delivered today and the Raybestor QS's should be here tommorrow. My shopping list now consists of bearing grease (To repack the bearings), 2 cans of brake cleaner, a bottle of "DOT 4" brake fluid and anti squeal compund.
Any advice or suggestions?
Ralph Mendoza Jr. - Long Beach, CA
Mmm, anti-seize compound for the rotor set screw?
Yes, here's a suggestion. Use a impact driver to loosen the rotor locator bolt. They are fairly cheap and will loosen that bolt with one blow.
HUH?
Originally Posted by uscharalph
95 E34 530I V2.37
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Other cars I've had required this. I'm assuming, by your reply Jeff, that isn't the case on my BMW.Originally Posted by 632 Regal
Ralph Mendoza Jr. - Long Beach, CA
you wont be taking the bearing apart or opening it if youre just doing the brakes
-Pekka
Rear brakes on an E34 are a snap. Two slides for the caliper, two bolts to remove the pad carrier, an allen bolt for the rotor, and replace it all, lubing up all the contact points. I LOVE working on BMW brakes; so simple. Replacing rotors is VERY easy. Bearings are sealed units, and don't get serviced at brake jobs.Originally Posted by uscharalph
Bill B.
95 525i
Maybe next time I can do them myself, but I was in a time jamb and couldn't. One of my local indies did the rear rotors and pads for $90.00 this morning.Originally Posted by billb
Ralph Mendoza Jr. - Long Beach, CA
holey **** man! is there any way you can move closer to me? 30 minute job an 90 bux? wow.
Originally Posted by uscharalph
95 E34 530I V2.37
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Those who make peaceful revolution impossible will make violent revolution inevitable.
John F. Kennedy