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08-09-2016, 09:35 PM | #1 |
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135i Rear Brake Questions
I just replaced the rear brakes: Rotors were Stoptech slotted, pads were Cool Carbons. A few questions - mainly because I can hear some dragging.
1) Do you need to reuse the OEM shims? I'm thinking I'm too thick with the following between the caliper: OEM Shim | anti-squeal | pad (with metal backing) | rotor | pad (with metal backing) | anti-squeal | OEM Shim I must say I coated the entire back of the pad with anti-squeal. 2) Do you need to adjust the parking brake when changing rotors? Thanks! Oh, FYI, on the 2010 MY the sensor part number changed in 3/10. Mine is a 9/09 build, so I got the wrong sensor from ECS and my local dealership. |
08-10-2016, 10:15 AM | #2 |
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After inspecting the old rotors, it appears as if there's a slight lip on the inside of the hat from the e-brake. I suppose this indicates that the e-brake shoes had been adjusted out to compensate, and need to be adjusted back in. There's a DIY here that is pretty easy to follow. However, it would have been nice to have done it while the ass was in the air and the wheels were off.
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08-16-2016, 09:17 PM | #5 |
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Yes and no. Yes, adjusting the e-brake solved part of the problem. However, when I forcefully yanked the old rotors off, I ended up bending the backing plate that holds the e-brake pads. There were definite rub/wear marks on the outer edge of the plate from the new rotors. I would have had to pull the hub in order to replace the plate, so I ended up hitting both e-brake pad mounting locations with a hammer.
So far so good. I have to fine-tune the e-brake adjustment since it requires most of the lever travel to hold the car. However, I'm done for now. |
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