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E90 BMW rear caliper sticking

  • 08-06-2017 8:21pm
    #1
    Duff
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,561 ✭✭✭


    Hey guys,

    My passenger side rear caliper is sticking on my '05 E90 320D causing the brake pad to wear off and wheel wobble. Mechanic unstuck it a few weeks ago but it's back acting up. There's a breaker '07 318D not far that I can get the caliper off cheap. Anyone know if this would fit the 320D, I assume it should as they're both pre LCI? Finding part numbers online to compare is a bit of a nightmare so thought I'd ask here.

    Cheers.


Comments

  • #2
    V1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 54 ✭✭V1


    All the part numbers you ever wanted here - http://www.realoem.com/bmw/en/select


  • #3
    biko
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 81,220 ✭✭✭✭biko


    Tbh, an old breaker's caliper could just be as much trouble as the one you have.
    I'd look at 1) a new caliper, or 2) get current one refurbed with new piston and seals.

    Micksgarage prob have new calipers for sale, have a look.
    Last time I got a caliper refurbed it was 130 euro.




    Since you are not actually doing this DIY I am moving this thread out of the DIY forum.


  • #4
    grogi
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,616 ✭✭✭grogi


    Duff wrote: »
    Hey guys,

    My passenger side rear caliper is sticking on my '05 E90 320D causing the brake pad to wear off and wheel wobble. Mechanic unstuck it a few weeks ago but it's back acting up. There's a breaker '07 318D not far that I can get the caliper off cheap. Anyone know if this would fit the 320D, I assume it should as they're both pre LCI? Finding part numbers online to compare is a bit of a nightmare so thought I'd ask here.

    Cheers.

    Don't get used tyres and don't get used brake parts. Either buy new or repair what you have...

    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-3-SERIES-E90-E91-E92-E93-REAR-BRAKE-CALIPER-REPAIR-KIT-336mm-DISC-BCR288A-/331681598098?fits=Plat_Gen%3AE90&hash=item4d39c38a92:g:wx4AAOSww9xZCIVw ??


  • #5
    Duff
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,561 ✭✭✭Duff


    Thanks lads,

    I never even thought of the repair kit, I'll try that first and if all else fails I'll just buy new.


  • #6
    biko
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 81,220 ✭✭✭✭biko


    Note that repairing it yourself without proper tools can be difficult.
    Just getting the rusty/pitted piston out can be tricky, you'll need compressed air or similar and even then it can be a bastard to get the old piston out.

    You can easily install a new caliper yourself - but if you go with refurbing, let a pro do it.


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  • #7
    Duff
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,561 ✭✭✭Duff


    Will do. Thanks for the advice :)


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