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#1. RE: [spam] Re: [E36M3] Soft Brakes - from Resener, Kurt
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Date: Thu, 28 Sep 2006 19:43:57 -0500 From: "Resener, Kurt" <KurtResener@IamMorrison.com> Subject: RE: [spam] Re: [E36M3] Soft Brakes Thanks for all of the responses! The Motive product seemed to be the most recommended, but lister and near neighbor Dave Arnold ended up having a power bleeder and offered to loan it to me for a mere few Bavarian beers. The calipers were rebuilt using the stock rebuild kit from the dealer. I'm ass-uming the pistons were not replaced, hate to admit it but I don't even know if the pistons are replaced as a matter of course in a caliper rebuild? Dave and I have been talking for months about getting together for a caliper rebuild day but a lack of time forced me to pay someone to do it for me. I'll bleed and report back results. Lat time I tried the old two person pump the pedal and crack the valve, my wife got the "pump and hold" and "release the pedal" mixed up and I dang near ended up divorced from getting to impatient and frustrated. Last time she's ever really helped out on car repairs, too....! Kurt Resener Louisville, KY -----Original Message----- From: Chester Wong [mailto:chester_p_wong@yahoo.com] Sent: Wednesday, September 27, 2006 10:22 AM To: Resener, Kurt; E36M3 Subject: [spam] Re: [E36M3] Soft Brakes Importance: Low --- "Resener, Kurt" <KurtResener@IamMorrison.com> wrote: > Calipers recently rebuilt, new pads all the way around, and brakes last > bled by my mechanic a few months ago. No visible leaking at any wheels > or master cylinder. What did you do to rebuild them? Did you go with the stainless pistons that were recently produced? Some have had issues with these. > I'm guessing I should start with bleeding the brakes, but I've never > invested in a pressurized brake bleeder. What is the best brand/type > out there that people are using nowadays? I still have good luck with the ol pump the pedal and crack open the valve (two person job). Chester DISCLAIMER Important! This message is intended for the above named person(s) only and is CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. If you are not the intended recipient of this e-mail and have received it in error, please forward to postmaster@yourfoodservice.com with 'Received in Error' as the subject and then delete it from your mailbox. Accessing, copying or re-using any of the information contained in this e-mail by anyone other than the intended recipient is unauthorized. Thank you.
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#2. Re: [E36M3] Soft Brakes - from Paul L Fisher
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Date: Thu, 28 Sep 2006 20:15:05 -0500 From: "Paul L Fisher" <bmw@paul-fisher.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Soft Brakes I'm just asking, but why are people rebuilding calipers? In all the cars I have ever owned, I have never prophilactically rebuilt a caliper. In other words, if they didn't leak, I didn't touch them. Of course, I flush the brake fluid every 12 to 18 months so they don't get a chance to rust. My wife always complained about the 'pump it up, hold it' scenario. However, as soon as I bought the Motive bleeder, she now comes out to the garage and watches me bleed by myself. Go figure.... ;-) Paul L Fisher 2000 M Roadster E36/7 S52 Cosmos Black Metallic 1989 325ix E30 M20 Cinnabar Red Become a BMW CCA Member! Elkhorn, WI. -----Original Message----- From: Resener, Kurt [mailto:KurtResener@IamMorrison.com] Sent: Thursday, September 28, 2006 7:47 PM To: E36M3 Subject: RE: [spam] Re: [E36M3] Soft Brakes Date: Thu, 28 Sep 2006 19:43:57 -0500 From: "Resener, Kurt" <KurtResener@IamMorrison.com> Subject: RE: [spam] Re: [E36M3] Soft Brakes Thanks for all of the responses! The Motive product seemed to be the most recommended, but lister and near neighbor Dave Arnold ended up having a power bleeder and offered to loan it to me for a mere few Bavarian beers. The calipers were rebuilt using the stock rebuild kit from the dealer. I'm ass-uming the pistons were not replaced, hate to admit it but I don't even know if the pistons are replaced as a matter of course in a caliper rebuild? Dave and I have been talking for months about getting together for a caliper rebuild day but a lack of time forced me to pay someone to do it for me. I'll bleed and report back results. Lat time I tried the old two person pump the pedal and crack the valve, my wife got the "pump and hold" and "release the pedal" mixed up and I dang near ended up divorced from getting to impatient and frustrated. Last time she's ever really helped out on car repairs, too....! Kurt Resener Louisville, KY -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.407 / Virus Database: 268.12.9/458 - Release Date: 9/27/2006
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#3. Re: [E36M3] Sears 4,000lb aluminum racing jack is on sale for $150 - from Scott M
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Date: Thu, 28 Sep 2006 22:22:32 -0700 From: Scott M <smlists@pacbell.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Sears 4,000lb aluminum racing jack is on sale for $150 No sweat - fits easily under much lower cars like lowered C4 / C5 Corvettes for example. Scott On Sep 28, 2006, at 5:06 PM, twisty M3 wrote: > Date: Thu, 28 Sep 2006 17:04:40 -0700 > From: "twisty M3" <twistym3@hotmail.com> > Subject: Re: [E36M3] Sears 4,000lb aluminum racing jack is on sale > for $150 > > << Can anyone who owns this tell me whether or not it will fit > under a lowered > M3 (relatively low on coilovers)? >> > > Easily! > > Jonathan L. > > > > > ************************************************* > 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 > Treehouse Racing http://www.treehouseracing.com > Elephant Motorsports Inc. http://www.elephantmotorsports.com > > DIGEST INFORMATION: > http://www.bmw-m.net/resources/digest_info.htm > ************************************************* > >
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#4. Re: Sears 4,000lb aluminum racing jack is on sale for $150 - from kim.burgess@att.net
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Date: Fri, 29 Sep 2006 06:04:14 +0000 From: kim.burgess@att.net Subject: Re: Sears 4,000lb aluminum racing jack is on sale for $150 My 6 and 3/4 inch high AC DQ20 just fits under my stock ride height M3. I think Ive used one of these before and there is no way it woud fit under the front of my 'M'. Can Anyone measure this jack near the pivot and report back? TIA klb -------------------- 8 -------------------- Date: Thu, 28 Sep 2006 18:30:37 -0400 From: "Richard Harden" <roguem3@gmail.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Sears 4,000lb aluminum racing jack is on sale for $150 Can anyone who owns this tell me whether or not it will fit under a lowered M3 (relatively low on coilovers)? We need a new jack, but I want one thats going to fit under my car without much in the way of a hassle... Thanks, Richard
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#5. Re: [E36M3] Sears 4,000lb aluminum racing jack is on sale for $150 - from Jamie Howton
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Date: Fri, 29 Sep 2006 06:17:14 -0500 From: "Jamie Howton" <jhowton@gmail.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Sears 4,000lb aluminum racing jack is on sale for $150 > Can anyone who owns this tell me whether or not it will fit under a lowered > M3 (relatively low on coilovers)? We need a new jack, but I want one thats > going to fit under my car without much in the way of a hassle... The one I have (Craftsman 4,000lb Racing Jack, Red) will fit under the stock jack locations on my cars. It will not, however, reach the front or rear subframes which my Harbor Freight $150 Aluminum Racing jack will. -- Jamie Howton 2006 M Roadster 2000 M5 1995 M3 Hampshire, IL
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#6. RE: [E36M3] Soft Brakes - from Resener, Kurt
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Date: Fri, 29 Sep 2006 07:52:12 -0500 From: "Resener, Kurt" <KurtResener@IamMorrison.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Soft Brakes Mine weren't leaking but the rubber boots had pretty much disintegrated and what rubber was there was pretty brittle, so after 110,000 miles, many on the track, I figured it was probably time! Kurt J. Resener -----Original Message----- From: Paul L Fisher [mailto:bmw@paul-fisher.com] Sent: Thursday, September 28, 2006 9:15 PM To: Resener, Kurt; 'E36M3' Subject: Re: [E36M3] Soft Brakes I'm just asking, but why are people rebuilding calipers? In all the cars I have ever owned, I have never prophilactically rebuilt a caliper. In other words, if they didn't leak, I didn't touch them. Of course, I flush the brake fluid every 12 to 18 months so they don't get a chance to rust. My wife always complained about the 'pump it up, hold it' scenario. However, as soon as I bought the Motive bleeder, she now comes out to the garage and watches me bleed by myself. Go figure.... ;-) Paul L Fisher 2000 M Roadster E36/7 S52 Cosmos Black Metallic 1989 325ix E30 M20 Cinnabar Red Become a BMW CCA Member! Elkhorn, WI. DISCLAIMER Important! This message is intended for the above named person(s) only and is CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. If you are not the intended recipient of this e-mail and have received it in error, please forward to postmaster@yourfoodservice.com with 'Received in Error' as the subject and then delete it from your mailbox. Accessing, copying or re-using any of the information contained in this e-mail by anyone other than the intended recipient is unauthorized. Thank you.
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#7. One way to resolve jack height issue - from MJ
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Date: Fri, 29 Sep 2006 13:24:31 -0400 From: "MJ" <bmur@usa.net> Subject: One way to resolve jack height issue Just a reminder- one way to potentially circumvent the issue of access to jacking points on a lowered (or not) chassis is to use jacking plates. I've been using jack plates for a few years now with no negative issues. This also keeps the underside of the car free from chips or bends that usually result from lifting the car up by the subframe rails. -Maneesh
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#8. Re: [E36M3] One way to resolve jack height issue - from Steve Klein
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Date: Fri, 29 Sep 2006 12:35:12 -0500 From: Steve Klein <s.klein@steveklein.cc> Subject: Re: [E36M3] One way to resolve jack height issue Can list wisdom clarify? I'm sure we've all though about this, but my understanding is that frequent jacking with plates in those holes can cause stress fractures and tear the metal at those points. Strong enough for emergency blowout use, but not intended for serious duty. Can those with experience chime in? Steve On Sep 29, 2006, at 12:26 PM, MJ wrote: > Subject: One way to resolve jack height issue > > Just a reminder- one way to potentially circumvent the issue of > access to > jacking points on a lowered (or not) chassis is to use jacking > plates. I've > been using jack plates for a few years now with no negative issues. > This also > keeps the underside of the car free from chips or bends that > usually result > from lifting the car up by the subframe rails. > -Maneesh >
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#9. Re: [E36M3] Soft Brakes - from Jim Bassett
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Date: Fri, 29 Sep 2006 10:39:00 -0700 (PDT) From: "Jim Bassett" <jim@jimbassett.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Soft Brakes On Thu, September 28, 2006 6:16 pm, Paul L Fisher said: > I'm just asking, but why are people rebuilding calipers? In all the cars I > have ever owned, I have never prophilactically rebuilt a caliper. In other > words, if they didn't leak, I didn't touch them. I'm kinda the same way - I think I rebuilt one or both rear calipers on the M3 early on, due to the boot being torn. Otherwise, 173K miles and haven't been touched. But then, the race car gets it's front caliper seals replaced about every 4 year, whether it needs it or not :-) (The seals were not so much soft and pliable rubber when they came out this last time.) > However, > as soon as I bought the Motive bleeder, Early on, I got the reserviour cap & coil hose from Steve D'G at The Ultimate Garage to go onto my portable air tank. Works great for one-person brake bleeding, and I don't need a separate device just for brake bleeding (i.e. less stuff to bring to the track :-)). Cheers, Jim Bassett 1998 M3/4 1993 325is #44 JP
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#10. CD deck - from Reed Nicholson
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Date: Fri, 29 Sep 2006 10:46:10 -0700 From: "Reed Nicholson" <reedthis@comcast.net> Subject: CD deck Does anyone have a fairly new Alpine deck in their car? Does it get decent AM radio reception? The AM tuner in my stock unit has apparently had a meltdown. I get constant static and interference from power lines as I drive. I have heard some car systems where the FM sounds great but the AM is almost unlistenable, even just for talk. I hear Pioneer has great tuners but I don't much like the looks of them and would prefer the Alpine. Any suggestions? TIA, Reed