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t-tony said:
Looking good.:thumbsup: All new?

Tony.
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Afraid not.

The Z3m calipers are unique to the Z3m. A previous owner had fitted M3 calipers, and whilst they fit the hose comes out at a different angle.

New rear Z3m calipers are £217 each from the dealers, which I didn't want to spend. Having said that, that's cheap compared to a £145 diff Bush!!

I managed to source a full set (front and rear) calipers from the US. The rears were sent to bigg red for a refurb, the fronts (either pair) haven't. The difference between the UK and US set is quite shocking. Guess which is which on these carriers
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Mnbrennan said:
Afraid not.

The Z3m calipers are unique to the Z3m. A previous owner had fitted M3 calipers, and whilst they fit the hose comes out at a different angle.

New rear Z3m calipers are £217 each from the dealers, which I didn't want to spend. Having said that, that's cheap compared to a £145 diff Bush!!

I managed to source a full set (front and rear) calipers from the US. The rears were sent to bigg red for a refurb, the fronts (either pair) haven't. The difference between the UK and US set is quite shocking. Guess which is which on these carriers
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I would guess the one showing most corrosion is from the UK?

Tony.
 
t-tony said:
I would guess the one showing most corrosion is from the UK?

Tony.
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Correct!

Slow progress today, and no pictures. Progress is being hampered by one handbrake cable. I snapped a screwdriver trying to hammer it out. I have applied some heat this evening to try and break the bond for some more hammering tomorrow.

I did get the following done:
  • Refitted the outer sills and interior trim
  • Refitted the wheel arch liners
  • Half fitted the H&R ARBs ( progress slowed as new mounts needed, the old ones on the front were corroded through. Also need some bolts for the rear)
  • Changed the diff oil
  • Rebuilt the front brakes. Yellowstuff pads came late in the day

To do tomorrow:
  • Fit handbrake cables
  • Rebuild rear brakes
  • Change brake fluid and bleed calipers
  • Complete ARB install
  • Torque all bolts
  • Fit new wheel spacers
  • And finally.......................... Put on the wheels and lower
 
If you continue to struggle with the old HB cable Martin, try cutting the old one off against the back of the back plate and drill through from the back, you should be able to get square onto it.

Tony.
 
t-tony said:
If you continue to struggle with the old HB cable Martin, try cutting the old one off against the back of the back plate and drill through from the back, you should be able to get square onto it.

Tony.
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I popped in earlier @t-tony all cock sure of myself with some 316 bar and martins club hammer. A couple of strong whacks and a bent bit of 316 steel, nothing!!!

We're thinking because of the broken screwdriver and punch stuck inside it has to be drilled! It's not the end of the world the rest of the car can function. He has no excuse now :D
 
Lee said:
I popped in earlier @t-tony all cock sure of myself with some 316 bar and martins club hammer. A couple of strong whacks and a bent bit of 316 steel, nothing!!!

We're thinking because of the broken screwdriver and punch stuck inside it has to be drilled! It's not the end of the world the rest of the car can function. He has no excuse now :D
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Apart from a dead battery...

The brakes were bled which of course meant that the brakes were stuck on. I went to release the brakes by starting the car and click click. Given up for today. All that's left to do is adjust the (single) handbrake and get the car back on the ground
 
FYI I everyone actually helped @Mnbrennan today Collected some more parts and helped with the brakes :p
 
Mnbrennan said:
Apart from a dead battery...

The brakes were bled which of course meant that the brakes were stuck on. I went to release the brakes by starting the car and click click. Given up for today. All that's left to do is adjust the (single) handbrake and get the car back on the ground
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When you move the car out Martin put a chain across or some unscrupulous person might back another Z in there and have it up on stands mate. :thumbsup:=))=)) Well done on getting all the work finished mate.:)

Tony.
 
I mentioned no names Mark!, sides my Ins. renewal is due. . . . . . . . . ;)=))

Tony.
 
Sorry for the lateness, it was mad dash on Saturday to get the car ready to drive to @Lee's ahead of Saturdays event. I had to leave the handbrake for later (shhh) as I'll need to drill out the one hub as per @t-tony 's suggestion.

Also had a coupe of rattle clip fails. The car feels so much more planted. The bounce I was suffering from before has practally gone (I assume due to subframe bushes) and there is far less roll on the car. Everything feels stiffer and more controlled. I'm a very happy boy!
 
Good news Martin, pleased you got it it done in time. The "parking " brake is a minor inconvenience mate. Sounds like you're well pleased with the fruits of your labour too.:)

Tony.
 
Now that looks a good bit of kit Martin:thumbsup:
 
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