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Jul 26, 2008 10:28:29 GMT
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Sorry it's a bit off topic, but I am sure there is someone on here that can help  I've been asked to change the pads of a 2000-ish E46 BMW 320 iS, just wondered if anyone knows what kind of caliper they uses (i.e. sliding, 2 pot ect) and if I need any special tool needed (i.e. piston winding in tool) Bodieanddoyle or anyone please help, I just don't want to be unprepared  Thanks Robin |
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Sierra - here we go again! He has an illness, it's not his fault.
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Jul 26, 2008 12:02:03 GMT
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:)You will need a 7 mm allen key....apart from that you won't need anything that's not usually in the average toolkit.
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Jul 26, 2008 18:35:18 GMT
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^WHS^ 7 mm allen key for the single pot sliding calipers, and don't forget to put the anti rattle spring back on always put new sensors in, they take a while to knock the light out sometimes. one of the rear caliper bolts are a pain unless you undo the lower shock bolt, no drama there tho. as for winding back, use a stout screwdriver to pull the caliper fully open whilst they're still bolted in place, then remove and change pads. usually the quickest way. |
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Jul 26, 2008 23:29:49 GMT
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:)Will be easier to push the piston back in if you crack open the bleed screw [9mm spanner needed]. Also, it means you are getting rid of the fluid that's in the caliper which has been subjected to the most heat. When you have the brake back together pump up the pedal with the bleed screw done up...then release it again so that the fluid runs out with no air bubbles. Tighten bleed screw, top up fluid.
Road test the car afterwards to bed the new pads in.
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Jul 27, 2008 19:22:02 GMT
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Cool, thanks for the advice guys read the replys this morning! Most helpful! This is the first BMW i've worked on and TBH I was surpised how simple it was, the job was basically the same as brakes on my XR3i's and Sierra's even down to the 7mm sliders, the only differences being the wear indicator! I don't know why but I had some idea in my head that being a newer and quite expensive car that the brakes would somehow be complicated  |
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Sierra - here we go again! He has an illness, it's not his fault.
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