Z3 calipers

[z31.9 man]

Hi proud owner of my second z3,1.9 ,the previous owner didn't drive it much..I've done about 1200 miles in the last 3 months.and my front calipers are binding... should I replace them ? Is this a common problem when not used much

 

[Scooblitz]

Very common issue on the Z3. Same for mine. Can either get new cheapish calipers or send yours off for refurb. By not addressing this you will find more issues further down the line. Cooked brakes, cooked alloy wheel, cooked tyres etc

Good luck.

 

[andyglym]

Hi proud owner of my second z3,1.9 ,the previous owner didn't drive it much..I've done about 1200 miles in the last 3 months.and my front calipers are binding... should I replace them ? Is this a common problem when not used much

to the Forum from West Cumbria. Same as any car that's been stood still a while, you can get seal kits and rebuild the calipers or just go new. Worthwhile checking the discs too as they may be warped. Pads too obviously

 

[AntStark]

Welcome…just replaced mine

What have you bought for your Zed this week?

So you can chuck the ear plugs now? ;) Tony.

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[hard top]

to the Forum.

 

[z31.9 man]

 

[Zed Chimp]

Welcome from the south coast

 

[z31.9 man]

Heyyy

 

[Mint]

Hi and to the forum from me too in Stafford.

 

[Shelly]

 

[Mus Musculus]

Welcome to the forum.

 

[Andybpowell]

Hi and welcome

I replaced my front calipers as they were a very reasonable price but refurbished the rear as they were much more expensive

Hmmm Shiney

 

[z31.9 man]

Just paid 190 for fronts plus fitting

 

[t-tony]

Just paid 190 for fronts plus fitting

Just for callipers?

Tony.

 

[z31.9 man]

Yeah ,it was 200 fitted,she drives like new again