Brake Pads

[dvng]

Anybody tried to change their own rear brake pads of a e30's. I wanted to do it but dunno how??

 

[jarance]

Originally posted by dvng@Jan 8 2005, 12:54 PM
Anybody tried to change their own rear brake pads of a e30's. I wanted to do it but dunno how??

Disk or drum.. Disk quite easy but drum a bit difficult..

 

[fabianyee]

Originally posted by dvng@Jan 8 2005, 12:54 PM
Anybody tried to change their own rear brake pads of a e30's. I wanted to do it but dunno how??

i have seen how they change my rear disc pads, so now i how to do it....

 

[teejay]

yes, it is very easy

you should how to do it, most e30 drivers can do it on their own with eyes closed.......

 

[dvng]

mine is a disk type, does it have a sensor, bcos there's a warning light at my dashmeter. anybody can direct me to any writeup???

 

[Azlen]

if you're lazy, can go to a beemer authorized service shop to get it done.
1 pair rear disk, drum and break pads + installation = RM$1000.
should last for the next 4-5 yrs depending on the driving condition (long distance or city driving).

 

[kevster30]

Dvng,

Do you know how to do the fronts? If you do, just mirror the process in the rear, and no, there are no brake sensor in the rear, only on the frnt left side.

 

[Franklin]

Brake pads are the easiest thing to change....save the money you'd pay for installation and belanja your friends TT.

Fronts are super easy - remove 1 bolt off the caliper and pivot the caliper and remove the pads.

For the rears, it could be the same...but i might be wrong - havent done it in a while.
If not, then its 2 bolts...prob 17mm...pull the caliper out and swap pads.

If you want to swap rear discs...just make sure u have a BFH (BIG F***ing HAMMER)

Good Luck

Franklin

 

[fuelcheckvalve]

Dude,

I got an E30 Repair manual on PDF. maybe it will help you, massage me your e-mail address if you wish to have a copy.

FCV

 

[gwumpkus]

Originally posted by dvng@Jan 9 2005, 10:29 AM
mine is a disk type, does it have a sensor, bcos there's a warning light at my dashmeter. anybody can direct me to any writeup???

try this website..pretty good..

http://www.geocities.com/e36rulz/DIY.html


principles should be the same for the E36 rear drums or disks versions..

cheers!

 

[fabianyee]

the E30 does have brake pad sensor... it shud be on the left side..

 

[Jules]

For a 323i......I have it on the front LEFT ( passenger side ) and rear RIGHT.......there's two in my system.

Cheers.