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Brakes? So what now?
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Philip Foglar
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DIY! What car?
Sabretooth tiger
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You guys in Cape Town need a Gizmo.
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SP33DYV
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DIY - brakes are really easy to DIY.:rollsmile:
GMW in retreat - www.gmwcc.co.za. BMW specialist. He has sorted out both my e36 and e46 without any issues over last couple of years. Speak to John or Gary, I can probably organize a discount for members as I know the owner well.
Philip Foglar
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Daevanam said:
With some basic tools it is really easy to DIY! Did my Wife's 320i a few months ago - new disk, pads and brake wear sensors from Midas (ATE disks and pads) for roughly R2700, piece of cake!!! :thumbs:
Gregmeister
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DIY-it dude. Even if you need new rotors. Dead easy (if not a little messy). I can put a DIY up if you need, but there's probably one here somewhere already...but of course up to you.We don't always have time or space...
Philip Foglar
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Gregmeister said:
Yep, plenty messy - if, unlike me, you are smart you will use some gloves. The only battle you might have is getting the disks off the hubs - they tend to rust-bond together, so some good all purpose penetrating oil will be necessary and a couple of firm bangs with a hammer will release them.
Funky Toyz
Member
Had some work done by Siegfried Auto in town, off Sir Lowry Road opposite Goodhope Centre.
Top class service from Faizal and he knows he's stuff. I'd recommend him for all types of mechanical work :thumbs:
Top class service from Faizal and he knows he's stuff. I'd recommend him for all types of mechanical work :thumbs:
Andy1GP
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DIY like the majority suggests. Basic tools needed. Some spanners and a certain allen key if I recall correctly.
Set aside a day to be safe if you're uncertain. Just do it! I attempted it blindly one day and ended up doing all 4 wheels in one afternoon.
Once you get into it it's pretty simple. Easy design and the rattle clips were a breeze.
Even the brake wear sensor is easy, all will be revealed once you start. Just follow the wire to the sensor housing.
Google for E46 brake DIY and you'll find loads of DIY pic by pic guides. They always inspire confidence.
The reward in doing the job yourself is more rewarding than the money you'll save.
Arguably the labor cost you'll save you could buy the tools with :thumbs:
Set aside a day to be safe if you're uncertain. Just do it! I attempted it blindly one day and ended up doing all 4 wheels in one afternoon.
Once you get into it it's pretty simple. Easy design and the rattle clips were a breeze.
Even the brake wear sensor is easy, all will be revealed once you start. Just follow the wire to the sensor housing.
Google for E46 brake DIY and you'll find loads of DIY pic by pic guides. They always inspire confidence.
The reward in doing the job yourself is more rewarding than the money you'll save.
Arguably the labor cost you'll save you could buy the tools with :thumbs:
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Mike1
Guest
octurian said:
They rebuilt my Smart Fortwo's Motor, I still need to have a word with them as they wired it up wrong. :fishwack:
Or at least, it appears so as it doesnt run when you put the wiring to how they came from the factory. :rollsmile:
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Mike1
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And just to add, spoke to John on the phone and he has booked the Smarty in next week to rectify it even though the car is running perfectly for free. He wants us both to have peace of mind. :thumbs:
Nice one GMW!
Nice one GMW!
Raybimmer
New member
Daevanam said:
Are you mechanically inclined to do the job ?
Do you have a set of Allen keys , check if you have a 7 mm one .
You must replace all the pads on the axle, so left and right wheels have to be done .
The job is not too long or difficult , say about two hours ( 30 mins if you are in a hurry ) .
You will get your hands dirty , plastic surgical gloves may help .
Did my e34 fronts this afternoon .Ok , used a bit of Goldilocks brass scourer and prepsol to clean calipers and wheel arch !!
See pics ..
