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| Hammy |
 Feb 8 2005, 05:01 PM
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mr. Wonderful  Group: Members Posts: 1,828 Joined: 20-October 04 From: Columbia, CA./ Tuolumne Member No.: 2,978 Region Association: Northern California  |
Well my mechanic says something about the front calipers aren't releasing the brakes all the way. What could this mean? I've been reading about the BMW 320i caliper replacement. If I were to buy the BMW calipers, could I have a local brake shop put them on (we know nothing about this stuff)? Or is it too complicated? (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/confused24.gif)
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| Rusty |
Feb 9 2005, 12:34 PM
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914 Guru Group: Retired Admin Posts: 7,992 Joined: 24-December 02 From: North Alabama Member No.: 6 Region Association: South East States 
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Stock calipers work well. You can rebuild them yourself in a little while, or have your mechanic do it. The kits are readily available. Otherwise, your local auto parts store should have rebuilt calipers available.
When was the last time your rubber brake lines were replaced? They swell internally with age. When you stomp on the brake, fluid is pressed through and the brakes lock. When you release, there's no corresponding pressure to force the fluid back out of the caliper - the caliper stays "stuck". Change the rubber lines (if they're suspect) and flush the system. -Rusty (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smoke.gif) |
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Hammy Front caliper options Feb 8 2005, 05:01 PM
brant Its not too complicated, but cheaper and just as g... Feb 8 2005, 05:13 PM skline Sounds like you got some sticky calipers. I am goi... Feb 8 2005, 05:15 PM Hammy Well won't the BMW calipers give better stoppi... Feb 8 2005, 05:25 PM brant Zack,
its a highly debated topic around here.
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