That's a really good suggestion and would have been worth the extra effort. At the time, I was in a hurry to get the car back on the road. I had to call off work because the brakes were locked up so bad :/
I did this work on an E87 today. At first, I found it super hard to get the rubber bellows on properly, until I watched this video (at 9.50). I can add that applying the lube in the cylinder only, and not on the piston, made it easier to get the bellows in place. Thanks!
I think views are low because my channel only has about 65 videos so far. I'm putting them out as fast as I can but it's a long process. Thank you for your support!
I'm glad to hear that! Wish I had rebuilt mine from the start instead of buying those "remanufactured" ones. If you want something done right, you gotta do it yourself.
I have one that needs rebuilding and wasn't to sure if i just needed the rubbers or also if i need the piston. Was this work what you done on your worst caliper ie the hottest reading one? As a few mentioned grest step by step guild, given me more confidence to tackle the job. Thanks again.
No, it looks like I did not film repairing the worst caliper. I do believe the piston in the worst caliper did have the most pitting of all but it's been 3 years since I uploaded this video and all the brakes are still working great.
@@EndlessMoneyPits that's good to here regarding No issus with the piston you cleaned up. I ordered just the seal kit today so will be doing that job when it comes. Thanks for the reply 👍
All four brakes have been working flawlessly since I rebuilt them for this video. I agree, the pistons didn't look very good but it's really only the outer portion that is exposed to the elements. New pistons would be good for peace of mind but I haven't had any problems here.
I tried installing reinstalling, but my brake caliper cilinder won't go in easy, I had to push it on with other things then hands and I lubed it up cilinder size is right and its a new cilinder, all rubbers are in place checked multiple times everything is right, but still won't go in easy, should I just keep it that way? but why I changed it in a first place because it was getting stuck, could it be anything else then that? but it seems like it cannot be anything else.
Sounds like the caliper has rust round the bore for the cylinder that has made its diameter slightly smaller. If that's the case you could try cleaning it off with steel wool or sandpaper, maybe a Dremel if you can get it in there but dont make the bore bigger than it should be. And no, I would not reassemble it the way it is because it will just get stuck again. Hope that helps.
@@EndlessMoneyPits I turned it to the sides a bit with pliers and cilinder was way smoother, probably rubber was stuck inside a bit or something like that.
Great video and I might have missed it but is this a 325 or 330? I have probably had the worst luck with brakes my 325xi been through multiple calipers now I'm on a 3:30 and I'm experiencing the same exact problems... I just want to rebuild mine myself at this point
Thank you. My car is a 2000 328i. The "rebuilt" calipers I bought for it were worse than the originals, which I should have kept. Sorry you're going through it again. This procedure takes a long time but should get your brakes working like new. I haven't had any trouble with mine since filming this video. Good luck!
I have bmw1M my right rear break is fine when i leave home but as soon as i break it starts to grab if i stop for long enough its seems to free itself would this be a similar problem to yours. thanks michael
bro accetone, brake fluid, brake clean. . . it will melt everything off. Bake your calipers prep your calipers paint your calipers assemble. Its way too simple. You arent rebuilding a 6 pistoon hrere
Good job! But a little more time, thorough cleaning, silver paint and it would have been beautiful calipers.
That's a really good suggestion and would have been worth the extra effort. At the time, I was in a hurry to get the car back on the road. I had to call off work because the brakes were locked up so bad :/
I did this work on an E87 today. At first, I found it super hard to get the rubber bellows on properly, until I watched this video (at 9.50). I can add that applying the lube in the cylinder only, and not on the piston, made it easier to get the bellows in place. Thanks!
dang bro where the views at? better than 90% of the videos i find on yt, great job
I think views are low because my channel only has about 65 videos so far. I'm putting them out as fast as I can but it's a long process. Thank you for your support!
excellent. thank you
You're welcome!
I agree with the rest, great video. Quality editing, visual and commentary. You deserve more views! I am a subscriber from today on
Thank you so much for the support! I would not still be making these videos without comments like yours.
This was spot on well done 👏 it's helped me right out with my two right side calipers 🙃👌
I'm glad to hear that! Wish I had rebuilt mine from the start instead of buying those "remanufactured" ones. If you want something done right, you gotta do it yourself.
I have one that needs rebuilding and wasn't to sure if i just needed the rubbers or also if i need the piston. Was this work what you done on your worst caliper ie the hottest reading one?
As a few mentioned grest step by step guild, given me more confidence to tackle the job.
Thanks again.
No, it looks like I did not film repairing the worst caliper. I do believe the piston in the worst caliper did have the most pitting of all but it's been 3 years since I uploaded this video and all the brakes are still working great.
@@EndlessMoneyPits that's good to here regarding No issus with the piston you cleaned up. I ordered just the seal kit today so will be doing that job when it comes. Thanks for the reply 👍
Really good video, worth much more many views. good job!
Thank you! Hoping the views come one day...
Good job. Has this locked up again on you? That piston looks pretty rough but I’m sure it’s fine temporarily. I would have opted for a new one.
All four brakes have been working flawlessly since I rebuilt them for this video. I agree, the pistons didn't look very good but it's really only the outer portion that is exposed to the elements. New pistons would be good for peace of mind but I haven't had any problems here.
I tried installing reinstalling, but my brake caliper cilinder won't go in easy, I had to push it on with other things then hands and I lubed it up cilinder size is right and its a new cilinder, all rubbers are in place checked multiple times everything is right, but still won't go in easy, should I just keep it that way? but why I changed it in a first place because it was getting stuck, could it be anything else then that? but it seems like it cannot be anything else.
Sounds like the caliper has rust round the bore for the cylinder that has made its diameter slightly smaller. If that's the case you could try cleaning it off with steel wool or sandpaper, maybe a Dremel if you can get it in there but dont make the bore bigger than it should be. And no, I would not reassemble it the way it is because it will just get stuck again. Hope that helps.
@@EndlessMoneyPits it didint looked like there is rust around it, but i will check it out
@@EndlessMoneyPits I turned it to the sides a bit with pliers and cilinder was way smoother, probably rubber was stuck inside a bit or something like that.
Good, glad you got it figured out!
Great video and I might have missed it but is this a 325 or 330? I have probably had the worst luck with brakes my 325xi been through multiple calipers now I'm on a 3:30 and I'm experiencing the same exact problems... I just want to rebuild mine myself at this point
Thank you. My car is a 2000 328i. The "rebuilt" calipers I bought for it were worse than the originals, which I should have kept. Sorry you're going through it again. This procedure takes a long time but should get your brakes working like new. I haven't had any trouble with mine since filming this video. Good luck!
Do you have to remove the carriers in order to remove brake line from caliper
Nope!
I have bmw1M my right rear break is fine when i leave home but as soon as i break it starts to grab if i stop for long enough its seems to free itself would this be a similar problem to yours.
thanks michael
It sounds like the brake piston isn't moving freely, so it could be the same problem as mine.
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Sub’d great video 👍 thanks
Thank you!
bro accetone, brake fluid, brake clean. . . it will melt everything off. Bake your calipers prep your calipers paint your calipers assemble. Its way too simple. You arent rebuilding a 6 pistoon hrere
I'm not sure what you're saying about acetone brake fluid and brake clean. Use them or not and for what? Sorry, grammar helps a lot.