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#1. Re: [E36M3] Brake Caliper Rebuild and other Misc Questions? - from Jim Bassett
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Date: Thu, 11 Mar 2004 22:24:55 -0800 From: Jim Bassett <jim@jimbassett.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Brake Caliper Rebuild and other Misc Questions? At 09:30 PM 3/11/04, Johnny Lee wrote: >So I am suspecting that I might need to rebuild the calipers ... Well, before going that far, why not just pull of the brake pads and make sure the inner pad still has the clips. On my track pads (no clips), they would make similar noises in situations as you describe. The slight release of fluid pressure by being off the brakes was enough to cause the pad to float between the piston and rotor, resulting in a "click" as the piston engaged the pad. Or maybe you're missing a outboard rattle clip. Or just reapply some anti-squeal compound (which tends to help hold the outboard pad to the bracket, keeping it quiet). I would think you'd need to inspect the caliper piston boots anyway, before determining they need to be rebuilt. Generally, if the dust boots aren't ripped/torn/melted/dislodged from the caliper, you shouldn't need to do a caliper rebuild IMO. > My other questions are related to Inspection 2. Is changing the > spark >plugs and fuel filter a no-brainer? Do I just get a 16mm spark plug socket >and just follow the Bentley? Pretty much. Have a bucket or catch-pan handy for the fuel filter change, easier than cleaning gas off of the garage floor (BTDT :-)). Also, I use a 5/8" spark plug socket. Snap-On one with a magnet in it. Very nice, but then I have 2 cars to change plugs on. Hope that helps, Jim Bassett 1998 M3/4 1993 325is #44 JP/A5
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#2. Re: RATB Tool and Procedure? - from Fernando Mujica
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Date: Fri, 12 Mar 2004 05:21:38 -0600 From: Fernando Mujica <fmujica@mac.com> Subject: Re: RATB Tool and Procedure? I too gave up on the Victory tool. I ended up using a procedure very similar to Bob's. Only that to installed a friend of mine just hammered in in place while I held the RA. He used a rubber hammer and made it look easy, definitely not for the inexperienced. Fernando On Mar 11, 2004, at 11:40 PM, E36M3 wrote: > Date: Fri, 12 Mar 2004 00:25:13 -0500 > From: "Johnny Lee" <arionatof@comcast.net> > Subject: RATB Tool and Procedure? > > Hi Folks, > > I have been debating about changing my RATB soon (98 M3/4, 75K) since > the > rear starts to feel a little loose. I have been contemplating the > RATB tool > from Victory Product. From the procedure I read in Rouge Engineering > website the process doesn't seem so complicated, but based on input > from the > list the actual process may vary. I have been trying to find a RATB > changing prodecure that uses this tool and I haven't found one yet. I > was > wondering if anyone can share some experience about it, specially, how > much > different it is from Bob Tunnell's procedure: > http://www.tunnellracing.com/trailbush.html I guess I want to know if > there > are any surprises or what other additional tools I will need. Do I > need to > disconnect brake lines, etc? > > TIA, > > -Johnny > > 98 M3/4 75K
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#3. Re: Brake Caliper Rebuild and other Misc Questions? - from Fernando Mujica
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Date: Fri, 12 Mar 2004 05:25:08 -0600 From: Fernando Mujica <fmujica@mac.com> Subject: Re: Brake Caliper Rebuild and other Misc Questions? I'm doing my brake calipers soon, so I'll be interested in any info too. I already ordered the repair kits. Yes, the spark plug replacement is very easy. I used the tool on the trunk lid. You need high temp anti seize compound for the treads. Fernando '97 M3/4 On Mar 11, 2004, at 11:40 PM, E36M3 wrote: > Date: Fri, 12 Mar 2004 00:31:22 -0500 > From: "Johnny Lee" <arionatof@comcast.net> > Subject: Brake Caliper Rebuild and other Misc Questions? > > Hi, > > I have been noticing some occasional clicking noise from my rear and I > thought that something wrong with the chassis but then I realize that > it is > the brakes. Basically when I stop the car from going at moderate > speed (~ > 50 mph) to a stop light and when I release my brakes (no fully > release, just > lift my foot a bit) and I would hear this clicking noise. Sometimes > this > noise happens even when the car is at stop and I pump the depress the > brake > pedals. So I am suspecting that I might need to rebuild the calipers > ... I > was wondering if this is a straightforward process. I guess I will > need to > flush the brake fluid afterward also. > > My other questions are related to Inspection 2. Is changing the spark > plugs and fuel filter a no-brainer? Do I just get a 16mm spark plug > socket > and just follow the Bentley? Never done those two steps before ... > > TIA, > > -Johnny > > 98 M3/4 75K
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#4. RE: [E36M3] Brake Caliper Rebuild and other Misc Questions? - from Walter Jordan
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Date: Fri, 12 Mar 2004 07:00:12 -0500 From: "Walter Jordan" <walter@walterj.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Brake Caliper Rebuild and other Misc Questions? > I have been noticing some occasional clicking noise from my rear and I > thought that something wrong with the chassis but then I realize that it is > the brakes. That clicking could just be a missing anti-rattle spring clip. They are on the outside of the caliper (you can check w/o removing the wheel) and cost about $2...
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#5. WTB Guage consloe, etc and more - from Paul Smith
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Date: Fri, 12 Mar 2004 08:37:40 -0500 From: Paul Smith <Paul.Smith@ontariosystems.com> Subject: WTB Guage consloe, etc and more Wanting to buy E36 M3 VDO gauge console with oil pressure and temp as well as engine temp. What is the best source besides BMP or is that it? Anyone have one to sell? Did anyone make one on their own? Thanks Paul Smith 98 ///M3/4/5 Indiana with 'snows off' Also interested in any Conforti intake that are not being used or class-one trailers for getting wheels, etc to schools pulled by the M3
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#6. Tire size on 8 inch rim - from Paul Smith
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Date: Fri, 12 Mar 2004 08:42:19 -0500 From: Paul Smith <Paul.Smith@ontariosystems.com> Subject: Tire size on 8 inch rim I am running stock suspension on my 98 M3/4 with the BBS Rks needing new skins. Can I go with 245s on all corners on an 8 inch wide wheel (I believe this is like the rear on the staggered setup). TIA, Paul Smith 98 ///M3/4/5
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#7. Re: [E36M3] Tire size on 8 inch rim (WOB OT Sorry for not being helpful) - from Reid Conti
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Date: Fri, 12 Mar 2004 08:04:32 -0800 From: Reid Conti <reid@conti.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Tire size on 8 inch rim (WOB OT Sorry for not being helpful) As the subject says, this is a completely useless message, so sorry to everyone in advance for posting it. I must just be tired. But hey, at least it's not a "test" message! How come the first thing I thought of when I saw "Tire size on an 8 inch rim" was a lowrider M3 with 100 spoke daytons, 8" in diameter, sticking fully out of the wheel wells? .... best to go with some wide rubber so when you're hittin' the switches, you don't damage those wheels... sorry again, i apologize. - reid On Mar 12, 2004, at 05:50, Paul Smith wrote: > Date: Fri, 12 Mar 2004 08:42:19 -0500 > From: Paul Smith <Paul.Smith@ontariosystems.com> > Subject: Tire size on 8 inch rim > > I am running stock suspension on my 98 M3/4 with the BBS Rks needing > new > skins. Can I go with 245s on all corners on an 8 inch wide wheel (I > believe > this is like the rear on the staggered setup). > TIA, > Paul Smith > 98 ///M3/4/5 > > > ************************************************* > Please help support the E36M3 list by visiting our sponsors: > > Bimmerworld http://www.bimmerworld.com > Turner Motorsport http://www.turnermotorsport.com > Eurosport High Performance http://www.eurosporthighperformance.com > Rogue Engineering http://www.rogueengineering.com > > DIGEST INFORMATION: > http://www.bmw-m.net/resources/digest_info.htm > ************************************************* > >
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#8. Re: [E36M3] WTB Guage consloe, etc and more - from Mark Dadgar
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Date: Fri, 12 Mar 2004 08:19:02 -0800 From: Mark Dadgar <mark@pdc-racing.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] WTB Guage consloe, etc and more On Mar 12, 2004, at 5:40 AM, Paul Smith wrote: > Wanting to buy E36 M3 VDO gauge console with oil pressure and temp as > well > as engine temp. What is the best source besides BMP or is that it? www.easternmotorwerks.com > Did anyone make one on their own? > I fabricated my own for the race car. It replaces the center vent, radio area, and HVAC controls. It's very, very slick. But probably not what you're looking for. :) In any case, I fabbbed my own plate and sourced my own gauges and senders, but I still bought the wiring harness from Eastern Motorwerks. Nothing I couldn't have done myself, but their harness is plug-and-play. Really, really convenient. They sell full kits, too. Check 'em out. - Mark ----- mark@pdc-racing.net
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#9. Replacing the Stereo with a later model - from Martin Bullen
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Date: Fri, 12 Mar 2004 11:37:54 -0500 From: Martin Bullen <vze322dw@verizon.net> Subject: Replacing the Stereo with a later model I just replaced the C33 radio/cassette in my Z3 with a CD43 single CD player, so I'm considering installing the newer head unit into my '95 M3. However, the M3 is a pre- i-bus car, and I don't want to lose the ability to use the existing trunk-mounted CD changer. Is there an adapter to let a later radio control an earlier CD changer? Thanks, Martin Bullen '95 M3 '97 Z3 2.8
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#10. Re: [E36M3] WTB Guage consloe, etc and more - from cteague@cox.net
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Date: Fri, 12 Mar 2004 12:29:19 -0500 From: <cteague@cox.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] WTB Guage consloe, etc and more Paul Edge makes a variety of gauge kits. I have seem them, but haven't used them. http://www.edgemotorworks.com/ Chris 97 M3/4 > Date: Fri, 12 Mar 2004 08:37:40 -0500 > From: Paul Smith <Paul.Smith@ontariosystems.com> > Subject: WTB Guage consloe, etc and more > > Wanting to buy E36 M3 VDO gauge console with oil pressure and temp as well > as engine temp. What is the best source besides BMP or is that it? Anyone > have one to sell? Did anyone make one on their own? > Thanks > Paul Smith > 98 ///M3/4/5 Indiana with 'snows off'
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#11. Re: [E36M3] WTB Guage consloe, etc and more - from Jim Bassett
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Date: Fri, 12 Mar 2004 09:29:41 -0800 From: Jim Bassett <jim@jimbassett.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] WTB Guage consloe, etc and more At 08:20 AM 3/12/04, Mark Dadgar wrote: >Date: Fri, 12 Mar 2004 08:19:02 -0800 >From: Mark Dadgar <mark@pdc-racing.net> >Subject: Re: [E36M3] WTB Guage consloe, etc and more > >On Mar 12, 2004, at 5:40 AM, Paul Smith wrote: >>Wanting to buy E36 M3 VDO gauge console with oil pressure and temp as well >>as engine temp. What is the best source besides BMP or is that it? > >www.easternmotorwerks.com I'll second what Mark said (actually, I should "first" it, since I suggested Eastern Motorwerks to him :-)). I had them source all the components for me (gauges, senders, harness) as well as fab the panel for me. Worked great, the harness was WELL worth it. Jim Bassett 1998 M3/4 1993 325is #44 JP/A5