How to Renew the Rear Brakes: BMW Z3!
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- Опубліковано 6 вер 2024
- Today we will replace the rear pads and rotors on on my BMW Z3. I've tried to cover all the details, so excuse the length. SPECIAL NOTE: Don't spray the Zimmerman rotors with brake cleaner, it won't kill them, but if you also rub the sprayed area, it will remove the zinc coating. I'm not sure how else to remove the label FCP Euro stuck to my right rotor directly on the braking surface though. :) 50 foot lbs for the caliper bracket bolts- can't say I'm 100% sure on this- but seems reasonable.
Rotors:
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Pads:
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thank you!!!!!! super cool seeing my car in your video
@justingjr06jr84 thanks for submitting!
I had my apprentice mechanic (my son) replace my brake pads and rotors on all 4 corners. Since my son has an F10 BMW that will be needing brakes in approx. 20k miles, I said why not let him get the hang of it on my Z3. It's a dirty job but someone has to do it...
Torque Specs: Rotor retaining screw 12 ft. lbs. Caliper guide pins 22 ft. lbs. Rear carrier retaining bolts 48 ft. lbs. Front carrier retaining bolts 81 ft. lbs. Note: Double check torque specs per Bentley Manual...
Mark: If you need a couple of the new rubber end caps for the caliper guide pins I can send them to you free of charge just let me know. Good video BTW
@jimmyk6336 that would be amazing if you could, im just missing one, although I should double check the fronts. Thanks for the torque specs!
Hitting the front, hitting the back, use plenty of penetrating oil. I had to check the video to make sure we were still talking about replacing brakes here!
@@paulpetrick297 😁
Mark, Another excellent video! Maybe in the future you can make a very useful video --- how to wash your Z3 in 90 degrees and 90% humidity!!!!!!! Have someone keep another hose spray on you while you perform the washing! I may make a video about washing my Z3 in 105 degrees full sun --- NEVER NEVER NEVER --- best time for Z washing on the West Coast is 4 AM!!!! 😄
@@walterreil4001 in Florida as well!
Where were you last month?! Did my Zed3 after scanning several videos. You video is better than the others I watched Good job!
@garymurphy6980 thank you! Sorry I was a little late, had a delay in parts delivery!
Thanks for the vid. very helpful. watching from Baler, Philippines
@roumelvalero6688 thanks for watching!
Great video Mark! Basic tools get the job done.
I bought a tool to compress the piston. It was about $5 twenty years ago. I bought a tube of brake lube at the same time for about the same price. Still have plenty.
I lube all metal to metal surfaces when reassembling. Including the clips. Maybe overkill, but never have squeaks.
An important part of a brake job is bedding the pads after installing. It results in smooth braking and helps prevents brake wobble or pulsing that feels like a bent rotor. Rotors rarely bend.
@steveschwab922 thank you!
Mark, would any in the community go through a conversion to an electric radiator fan? I have a 2000 Z3 with AC. Therefore has a supplemental fan.
@@AndresGarcia-qe5zn see coolcat Terri's channel, I think she did it.
I'M HOPING SOMEWOME CAN HELP ME! I have a 2001 Z3 with the 3.0L M54 engine and a 5-speed manual. I am replacing both rear CV axles. The replacement axles each have six evenly spaced differential flange mount holes, and all of the videos I can find about replacing the axles have the evenly spaced mount holes also. My car as six mount holes also, but they are NOT evenly spaced! The mounts holes are set up with two widely spaced holes linked by a small U-shaped bracket, then ne next holes is closer. The closer hole is "mated" to a wider spaced next hole that is tied to it by a similar brackets. What gives here? Why are the flange mount holes different on my Z3 versus all of the otter axles I see for the Z3 with evenly spaced flange mount holes?! Thanks in advance for any help in understanding this.
@@Non-Artificial-Intelligence can somebody help him out? Have to plead ignorance here, I've never had to do mine.
How to determine if you need to replace brakes?
@johncagle3362 if you feel less stopping power number one. Then take a look at the pads, less than 3mm thickness, replace. Rotors might remain if they are not deeply worn or uneven/ warped, but for the price,might as well do it.
Good job, I would have cleaned the extended piston with a toothbrush and soapy water before pressing it back in as you are pushing dirt and grit through the seal. Where do I post photos and work done on my zed 3 🏴🇬🇧
@@wokeybrokey8006 good call! Thanks for that. Momentofzed@gmail.com