Brake dust shields
Brake dust shields
Hi.
The front brake dust shields on the B10 are starting to rattle. My local garage advised that while they can replace them most owners of e39 they see simply remove them and do not replace.
Anyone here have any advice?
Thanks
The front brake dust shields on the B10 are starting to rattle. My local garage advised that while they can replace them most owners of e39 they see simply remove them and do not replace.
Anyone here have any advice?
Thanks
B10 V8 #842
Re: Brake dust shields
They're a bugger to replace but I wouldn't just remove them
Last edited by BarryM on Sat Oct 28, 2023 6:05 pm, edited 1 time in total.
2001 Alpina B10 V8 #185
1982 Krauser MKM1000 #121 - sold
1982 Krauser MKM1000 #121 - sold
Re: Brake dust shields
usually a washer can help as they corrode away from a hole that fixes them to the hub hence a pita to replace
Porsche 997.1 GT3 CS I Alpina E46 B3s Coupe I Alpina E46 B3 3.3 Touring I Ducati 749S Mono I Ducati 748R I Ducati 749 Track Bike I Ducati 916S
Re: Brake dust shields
Thank you for the replies. Have ordered some replacements as would like to keep car to original spec and anything that keeps dirt / heat away from the suspension can’t be a bad thing surely?
B10 V8 #842
Re: Brake dust shields
I’m planning on replacing the rears on my E46 B3, but it looks like the hubs have to come off, so saving it for a combined driveshaft cleanup, wheel bearing replacement session.
Re: Brake dust shields
good luck on getting them swapped as its a hub off job
pls take photos if you can along the way. always wondered what it would be like to do it but never been man enough
Porsche 997.1 GT3 CS I Alpina E46 B3s Coupe I Alpina E46 B3 3.3 Touring I Ducati 749S Mono I Ducati 748R I Ducati 749 Track Bike I Ducati 916S
Re: Brake dust shields
PS barrym is in the trade and he wouldnt do it so theres all the intel you need
Porsche 997.1 GT3 CS I Alpina E46 B3s Coupe I Alpina E46 B3 3.3 Touring I Ducati 749S Mono I Ducati 748R I Ducati 749 Track Bike I Ducati 916S
Re: Brake dust shields
I'm afraid you're confusong me another Barry!
2001 Alpina B10 V8 #185
1982 Krauser MKM1000 #121 - sold
1982 Krauser MKM1000 #121 - sold
Re: Brake dust shields
Will find out Wednesday - garage is doing it for me and quote was reasonable. They are a bmw specialist so hopefully know what they are in for. They did say most people just cut the old ones off.
If this is such a pain, is there anything else worth replacing while they are doing this?
If this is such a pain, is there anything else worth replacing while they are doing this?
B10 V8 #842