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Subject: Caliper rebuild finally done. Not too bad for a first timer! Lots of pix! Author: dthurst : member since January, 2006 : 486 posts Posted on: 2006-06-07 15:51:18

I have attached some photos for your enjoyment. Thanks to all on this board that have assisted me before I jumped into this. You guys (and girls) are invaluable! Not a bad job at all if you have some compressed air and some wood lying around!



This may have been a problem...







Nice rust along the edge. I cleaned this up before installing the new seals and re-installing the piston.



Back on and working like a champ!





1997 740il 162K miles
1970 Honda cb750 (rat ride)
1992 325is 180K miles wrecked...best car I ever had!
1969 VW Transporter (Deathfalia) vehicle I owned the longest.

• Caliper rebuild finally done. Not too bad for a first timer! Lots of pix! (pic) - dthurst 2006-06-07 15:51:18 (5700 views)
  • Good post: nicely done. That rust is the reason to flush the brake fluid every (nt) - other year. WTH 2006-06-07 21:46:45 (336 views)
  • For anyone looking at the pics (great pics, BTW), I'd suggest - sealbeach740 2006-06-07 18:33:18 (302 views)
    • I use the BMW jack in the trunk! lol (nt) - dwightf 2006-06-07 22:23:57 (265 views)
      • It did cross my mind! :0) (nt) - dthurst 2006-06-08 08:07:26 (187 views)
    • Absolutely a good idea. I had the jack stands under something - dthurst 2006-06-07 20:57:12 (208 views)
  • Re: Thanks, did you put in new piston?...or is this the - henry 2006-06-07 17:35:00 (296 views)
    • This is the old piston. I cleaned everything mainly with brake - dthurst 2006-06-08 08:02:36 (381 views)
  • cool. how many miles on the old calipers? (nt) - usa4148 2006-06-07 15:59:50 (248 views)
    • 165K on the calipers. $14 in parts and all is well. (nt) - dthurst 2006-06-07 17:25:12 (276 views)