Not do on the E9X? Top subscription boxes right to your door, 1996-2022, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates, Learn more how customers reviews work on Amazon. I'll keep an eye on it for now. sounds like you need a bigger hammer:thumbup: Good luck. JavaScript is disabled. I actually got 380mm Brembos. The brake dust shield is an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) part that helps protect brake system components and other suspension parts from the excessive collection of brake dust. If you desire to hire a certified Mechanic to perform Get a fair & transparent quote instantly before booking. The jack had twisted pretty badly too. never had an issue. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. Thanks for your advice. You can post now and register later. Spongy brake pedals and a shaky steering wheel are signs to change the brake pads or brake rotors. Paste as plain text instead, To shed some light on this commonly asked question, lets examine the top 3 reasons brake dust shields should not be removed. New backing plates and e brake assembly on both sides. I doubled up the cable ties on the front hole (had to do all 3). by TameRacingDriver Sat Jun 04, 2016 9:30 pm, Post Tarmac rallying. Our certified mobile mechanics make house calls in over 2,000 U.S. cities. Now where to get the parts. People living in cold-weather climates have to deal with an additional culprit to premature brake wear and tear the collection of road salt. The wheel bearing has to come out and I'm told they can sometimes disintegrate when they do. I also ended up cable tying them to the shocker in the end all mangled, sure they just tin snipped or grinded mine off,i was there watching and can i f**k remember properly, When i cleaned up the 330 i removed mine, did a little rubbing down and sprayd them matt black, resault. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo, VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. Only noticed it when I got home from work yesterday so gave it a prod through the wheel and it's very loose! Oh dear! (Note to self - use a block of wood next time). Then you can use a nut and washer. I had to have mine off to fit the bbk no problems so far, Running without, were a royal PITA to take them off though, caliper off & tin snips, yip,me ripped off over a year ago,had to replace back ones though,only thing as they had gone,tried fitting a larger bolt/screw but came loose again,had to grind a slice in them to put on as its a bearing out job to replace properly. The wheels may lock up if the ABS fuse is bad. Removing brake dust from your wheels is a very simple process. Now time for the rebuild. That'll do until I have to change discs again.. At which point I'll do it properly and replace shield, hub and disc retaining screw. New Rotors/Calipers/Pads and new fluids for diff,trans and engine. can not get the other rotor to come off, pretty sure the e brake is froze up. It is this hole that usually rusts our first, so you can't engage the mounting "bolt," which is really a quarter-turn fastener. Thank you. Lol. After removing the rotor the entire shield plate and E brake assembly is toast. Z4 3.0i | ESS TS2+ | Quaife ATB LSD | Brembo/BMW performance BBK front/rear | Schrick FI cams | Schmiedmann headers+cats | fully polybushed | Vibra-technics engine mounts | H&R anti rollbars | KW V3 coilovers | Sachs Race Engineering clutch. Power Stop K2813-36 Front & Rear Z36 Truck and Tow Brake Kit. Please try your search again later. Driver side is in better shape,backing plates looks good so I hate to damage it. When the water evaporates, the salt acts like sandpaper literally grinding the brake pad and rotor every time the brakes are applied. When the brake dust shield is removed, the collection of brake dust on these critical components is accelerated. Your question might be answered by sellers, manufacturers, or customers who bought this product. Or are there after market dust shields thati can buy? Sometimes working around the brakes and suspension takes some muscle and I'd hate to slip and cut myself. Thanks guys! Now, whats a good way to trim them? As brake dust builds-up, it can become embedded between brake pads and the brake rotor, corrode the brake caliper and possibly lead to premature wear and tear possibly even braking system failure. Interesting idea, that could be even easier. That should secure the top part of the plate and save having to take hubs off. The rest of it looks as though it's almost new! Just need to fit a large washer and retighten the bolt with will nip it up nicely, although I suspect the disc might need to come off so that you can gain acess to the bolt though. About 20mm across with a 5mm across hole ,this is a rough gestimate ,it may be easier with a square washer due to the shape of the shield. The brake dust shield helps to block road grime, salt, and other contaminants from collecting on the brake system. or just completely remove them? ^ It's a plate held to the stub axle with probably 3 bolts. by BrianD Sat Jun 04, 2016 4:55 pm, Post The rotor is loose on one side but will not come off. Flat rate pricing based on labor time and parts, Hand-picked, community-rated professionals, Trusted mechanics, rated by thousands of happy car I only paid 250 for the car. owners, Over 25,000 topics, from beginner tips to technical One x Genuine OEM Brake Dust Shield for BMW 34212228965, Find answers in product info, Q&As, reviews. It runs and drives. 10p washer to fix it? 335d e92se gloss shadowline. I just happened to find a good deal on the brembos so went ahead and ordered them. I was planning on sticking with those two brands. Bringing the BMW community together. But did you know that a leading source of friction comes from debris stuck between the brake pad and the brake rotor? I cut mine off because I didn't want sharp metal back there. Like I said I have very little in this car and not planning a restore,just make it reliable and safe to drive and auto x. Plate will have rusted and i believe the only way to replace is wheel and bearing off so most just dont bother as you will have to replace the whole hub bearing assembly as it will likely fall apart on removal, and then of course if you are doing one side it is always good measure to do the other. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. It's loose but just hung up. 70 plate Z4 M40i - Alphine White, Magma Red trim plus all the toys and an OAP behind the wheel, E85 3.oi titan silver,Maldives blue E85 3.0i gone but not forgotten. Pasted as rich text. Nothing wrong with running without, had to take them off my 19yo E36 recently as they were rotten and i fitted a BBK. We do not have any recommendations at this time, Genuine OEM Rear Driver Left Brake Dust Shield For BMW E46 E85 E86 M3 Z4 2001-2008 3.2L L6 Natural Asp Manual RWD. Just replaced both my front brake heat shields, 20 odd each. And yes, it is harder to find 18" wheels for them, but I was going to eventually get EC-7 for the track since they are the cheapest options. If you answered friction, youd be correct. Backing plate is in the way of hitting it on both sides. Im having a hard time locating new ones. Mate - these things are horrible!! My driver side front shield has finally given up the ghost and is rattling like fooooooook! The brake dust shield is engineered by the designers of modern cars, trucks, and SUVs to block the collection of not only brake dust, but other contaminants like road grime, dirt, and other particles that can collect on brake system parts. Hi guys. 2022 Rear brake dust shields behind the rotors on a 2001 325i sport package,manual trans.. Im doing all new brakes and the dust shields are totally rusted out. Sounds pretty bad going over bumps in the road. Besides "shielding" the assembly, the parking brake retainer springs also hold the brake shoes against the dust shield. Thought f*ck it.. Cable tie it to secure it and stop it from rattling.. That's exactly the same scenario as mine. Brake issues are extremely delicate and very hard to diagnose without an onsite brake inspection. that gives me a good idea of the job. by TameRacingDriver Sat Jun 04, 2016 4:42 pm, Post They came off with relative ease though, just need to be persuasive, lol. If you have to ask for a how to, you can't do it. Car brakes are essential to maintain for safety. The same thing happened to me with my last zed, dust/heat shield is probably coroded at the botton which should be held in place by a bolt. Brake master cylinder replacement helps brake pedals hold pressure when you brake. by sw4nny Sat Jun 04, 2016 6:47 pm, Post Real benefit of the shields, IMO, is keeping radiant heat off the rubber bits attached to the knuckle and the very heat-conductive aluminum knuckle itself, I would trim rather than remove if possible for that reason. Please make sure that you are posting in the form of a question. Usually they crack around the holes as I said, so what I said first covers the likely scenarios. I was thinking I might get by with just using one for an e brake if I can get the rotor off and rebuild the e brake assembly. Anyone running their E46 without the shields? Outlets and voltage differ internationally and this product may require an adapter or converter for use in your destination. I can only hit on one side. Magnesium chloride, or ice-melt as its commonly known, is applied to cold-weather areas to reduce the build-up of ice on roads during snowy conditions. By If by "them" you mean removing the parking brake system, then you will have no issues. Previous page of related Sponsored Products. I've done well over 3k so far with no probs. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. by TameRacingDriver Sat Jun 04, 2016 7:19 pm, Post JavaScript is disabled. Any of the vendors that sponsor the site. I'll probably leave it as it is until I need to replace the discs (or wheel bearing). I didn't do it myself but it looked easy enough when I got to see the car during install. I reckon it's rusted completely around one of the bolts. I trimmed on my E90, cut them off on my E46. By removing the brake dust shield, consumers are accelerating the wear and tear of brake pads and rotors. Clear editor. As a result, friction is increased when brake pads are applied to the rotor, which can increase the wear of pads and rotors. If youre a DIY mechanic, its quite possible that youve encountered the dreaded brake dust shield while replacing brake pads. One of mine is loose and rattling, I need to have a proper look this morning, but I suspect it's rotted away around the bolts. Please check compatibility before purchasing. While it might be tempting to remove the brake dust shield to avoid the extra step during brake pad replacement jobs, the risks simply outweigh any perceived benefits. There is no advantage in swapping out a good plate or bearing for fun. lol. Same issue, corrosion around the bolt holes. It also analyzed reviews to verify trustworthiness. A forum community dedicated to BMW owners and enthusiasts. Looks like most people trim. If your model has manual or automatic locking hubs, to remove the front rotors, the Mechanic has to follow the procedure for wheel bearing removal in the Factory Service Manual. .. Or "protection plates", as BMW call them. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we dont use a simple average. I did the same on my front drivers side plate. Thank you. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. Unless you have a disc brake system, which cleans itself, the brake dust shield is important to protect the entire system. Good practice would be to inspect the other side too and only do the other side and wheel bearing if it needs it. I won't be in a spot to post pictures of my own dust shields any time soon, but StopTech's guide is very precise showing you where to cut, so it shouldn't be difficult to extrapolate what it looks like. Thinking about just doing away with them at this point. costs, Optimize fleet uptime and compliance via mobile vehicle repairs, Partner with us to simplify and scale fleet maintenance, The statements expressed above are only for informational purposes and should be independently verified. Your previous content has been restored. No point starting a new thread - wanted to say how awesome is the SEARCH function? Took it all apart easy enough to find that only the bolt holes had rusted! I've established that the dust shield behind the brake is the cause of my very unpleasant rattling and grinding noise coming from the wheel. Thought f*ck it.. Cable tie it to secure it and stop it from rattling.. Whack it back together and get car safely back on the ground.. Lol. People with stoptechs will definitely use this thread for Stoptech Installation. You cannot paste images directly. In a perfect world, car owners would replace their brakes as recommended by their manufacturers usually every 30,000 miles. We have backing plates and wheel bearings in stock. I had to replace the 2 front ones but i would not run with out them. Keeping the brake dust shield installed can extend the life of pads, rotors, and even brake calipers. I'll be ripping it off later this week during my "weekend".. Also got my new expansion tank in. But thank you for the detailed instructions jhughan. ^ I don't know whether Brembos have the same trimming requirement, but if they do I imagine it would be mentioned in their install guide? However, removing road grime and dirt is not as simple. 06 Z4MC, Sapphire black, Aero sideskirts, BMW strutbrace, CSL's, Remus back boxes, Intravee and Alpine DAB. Took caliper off, took carrier off and found the kn*bhead garage I used to use (who fitted my discs last time) rounded off the disc retaining screw! As the ice begins to melt, the salt starts sticking to brake system parts. I trimmed mine, granted this was a Nissan, felt comfortable knowing something was back there protecting the other side from debris and heat radiation. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. Power Stop Front and Rear K6480 Carbon-Fiber Ceramic Brake Pad and Drilled and Slot BMW All Systems All Maintenance Service Scanner FOXWELL NT510 Elite Automotive Obd2 Power Stop K2164 Front and Rear Z23 Carbon Fiber Brake Pads with Drilled & Slotted Power Stop CRK3032 Coated Brake Rotor & Ceramic Brake Pads- front, Power Stop CRK2822 Coated Brake Rotor & Ceramic Brake Pads- front & rear. 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Pass side is off and the backing plate and e brake is toast. For those of you whom installed BBKs, did you guys trim the dust shield? If the parking brake shoes are holding the rotor on twist the pins that hold the shoes in place on the back side of the backing plate with some needle nose pliers. Worst comes to worst I'll just get it all replaced.. Got my MOT in Sept so not too long. And of course if you need new e-brake shoes and hardware we have that too. by GuidoK Sat Jun 04, 2016 4:33 pm, Post Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. However, the problem you're describing is common when an issue with the master cylinder exists and air finds a way into your brake lines. Do you know if Brembos trimming is the same as Stoptechs? by zagamuffin Sat Jun 04, 2016 8:38 pm, Post Go to RealOEM.com and search for the part number, then find them on-line or at any dealer. The rest of it looks as though it's almost new! When Basically, if you are concerned about the quality, suitability, durability, and proper function of a replacement part on a modern motor vehicle, and you should be, the only acceptable practice is to use dealer OEM parts. I've had a look-see now. I see the springs thru the holes. On the E46 you need to pull the hubs to get the shields off. Your link has been automatically embedded. 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Unable to add item to List. Top 10 Bad Driving Habits That Damage Your Car, Symptoms of a Bad or Failing Brake Master Cylinder, How to Replace an Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Fuse or Relay on Most Cars. Just get some zip ties and tie it round the suspension arm and forget it even happened. Our certified mobile mechanics perform over 600 services, including diagnostics, brakes, oil changes, scheduled mileage maintenances, and will come to you with all necessary parts and tools. Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! All Rights Reserved. If you just remove the shields, then the parking brake shoes will rattle around. Fast, free online quotes for your car repair. Anti-lock brake systems have a fuse that fails if the ABS brake light is on or when the fuse is blown. Made with in Silicon Valley. check out the. Upload or insert images from URL. I also only got a BBK for the front axle. by TameRacingDriver Sat Jun 04, 2016 6:02 pm, Post Cheers gents! not run with out them. Although these components can display warning signs or symptoms, like grinding when applied or squeaking, they will continue to wear and can eventually fail. e90 titan silver 330d sport, golf cars,golf cars more golf and more cars, and some more golf. Post My passenger side brake dust shield has decided to go loose. Please try again later. Display as a link instead, It is always best to reinstall all OEM components when completing routine service and maintenance, which includes the brake dust shield on any car, truck, and SUV. by dgm Sat Jun 04, 2016 8:14 pm, Post It may not display this or other websites correctly. Copyright 2007 - 2022 M3cutters. I can not find the adjuster to back off the e brake. The shoes will fall off when you pull off the rotor but it's a lot easier than struggling with the adjuster in most cases. I cable tied one of mine as a temporary fix for a few months before they were replaced at the same time as the discs. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. I had a similar problem with my E30 and I just rived them both off and never bothered replacing them. http://www.stoptech.com/docs/install60-16D0-02.pdf, http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?p=14262499, http://www.stoptech.com/technical-subrake-upgrades. Please see our. Most car owners can spray water from a high-pressure hose in-between the wheels holes and the light-powdered dust will easily fall from the brake calipers and rotors. Customer Reviews, including Product Star Ratings help customers to learn more about the product and decide whether it is the right product for them. Fell walking. I'm thinking of cutting a small strip of metal and bending it to fit in the recess while overlapping the non recessed part, drilling a hole and bolting through it. It's a 30min job. So that wasn't coming off without a fight! That sounds a good idea to me. Well I got the rotor off. I got years of extra service on dust shields on an E36 by modifying the quarter-turn fasteners into actual screws (grind off tabs and cut threads with a die). by sw4nny Sat Jun 11, 2016 3:08 am, Powered by phpBB Forum Software phpBB Limited, Style we_universal created by INVENTEA & v12mike. Products with electrical plugs are designed for use in the US. I've cable-tied it for now as I CBA to take the caliper and disc off to remove the shield. I had the hub off mine, could I get it off, could I balls!!! Please try again. Easy to do and I think it would have lasted indefinitely. No issues with mine though, the bearings came out with no issues and went straight back in. I have the exact same problem, so searched the forum and low and behold - I found this thread!! The reason I ask if there's a better way with out pulling the hub, a truely foul food for thought,is bc I don't have any tin snips and this little bad boys going to be punching above its weight class lol, hack saw wille asy chew through but its getting leverage in an awkward space,and that awful screechong sound when the metal isnt tight and wobbling.little angle grinder maybe, Actually managed to cut a large chunk of it away using our friend the bad boy to make a pilot cut and then expendable garden secaturs ands it much better just like that still rattled over bumps tho tons betters nows its going to be stupid difficult to get the rest of it with out the disc comming off so the question is which discs to upgrade to and in turn fit new disc shields with superior anti rust treat ment applied first, I bent the Remaining flap over the ball joint the bj has a little house now and bent the bottom flap under bottom line for now no more scratching on disc squeeling while driving and turning and no weird cabin vibrations any more either, I think the cabin vibration is directly connecTed to my stainless exhaust resonating the loose dust shield which was some how transmitting Up to the footwell / dash area, And the why? Decided to do it right. Tried the big hammer method. grreets from the newest member of shifty dust shield mile high club going to delete mine tomorrow. Slot cars. Whether its dust from the brake pads, dirt from the road, or other debris, most brake problems from premature wear of components are due to excessive friction during normal use. Done about 10miles since and no issone of mine was tied up with cable tie,it snapped,so i just tied it up again with some thickish copper wire and cable tie,still come loose ,so thats when i got rid ,needed new caliper at the time so guy who did caliper took them off.
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