Backyard Brake Restoration - BMW E28

Previous BMW E28 episode: • Damage repair - BMW E2...
The brakes on my BMW have been in bad shape for quite a long time.
In this episode we're going to do something about it...
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[@memphis5220]

Thank you for the comments saying I need to put copper grease on the pads. I totally forgot! And yes, I cleaned the rotors before mounting them :)

[@yfyfytcyfyc9132]

All threads & hub plate too. Just a bit.

[@matko2287]

@@yfyfytcyfyc9132 Hub plate no. Not needed. If you really want to then use a tiny bit of oil. For threads medium threadlocker.

[@thisispointless29]

I’ve stopped using it full stop, horrible stuff. The only acceptable place to use it would be on the “ears” of the pads, even then there is special brake grease to use instead. Cars come from the factory with no grease on the pads and if you ever read the instructions with pads it says don’t use grease or only use special brake grease.

[@matko2287]

@@thisispointless29 ATE Plastilube, TEXTAR Ceratec etc About brake pads I am using, I noticed that they are less squeeky, but on other hand the fix with grinding a little bit of edge od brake pad also works as well.

[@nono_ct200]

@@thisispointless29 Copper isnt good on modern cars because in interfears with the ABS system. Other good stuff is Ceramic paste on the Back of the pad and nothing on the ears.

[@frozenpete788]

Quick tips for those who want to do the same: if you have Abs, try to not empty the system, if you don't have an eezybleed or something to pressurize the system. It sometimes can be a pain if the abs module gets air. Otherwise when bleeding with the pedal, try to not go all the way down with the pedal. Crap in the master cylinder could damage the seals. And for the rear disc brakes with the baby drums for handbrake. Don't forget to release the tension at the cables on the lever itself before adjusting the shoes. I adjust mines until they rub just a little bit, and then I tighten the 2 nuts inside. Degrease new rotors, copper grease on the sliding contact points but don't put the entire tube on. Just a tiny bit is enough. Cheers

[@curvedau]

The girlfriend and the brake pedal is always the most important part of brake work!

[@DowntimeMedia]

What

[@blindhead69]

@@DowntimeMedia That you need a second person to help you with this.

[@DowntimeMedia]

blindhead69 thank you

[@kuldipxxxpanesar]

I tried this method but was only able to get half the job done, my wife was not too happy when she saw my girlfriend helping me. (😵)

[@JanJustyna]

you gave me the strength to start my projekt again after the winter.

[@jeremijakrstic1968]

But remember - if you miss the first day after the winter, all of the work is pointless. You have to wait until next year. Let's be professional and stick to the ultimate guide to procrastination.

[@JanJustyna]

@@jeremijakrstic1968 😁

[@limerockf82]

Caption if your brakes didn’t work while driving into your house Kitchen: “Hi mom!”

[@memphis5220]

Thibault Bulinckx lol

[@RettepGaming]

you forgot to lube the pistons and seals just remember to do that next time otherwise a really nice restoration

[@johanneseder27]

That isnt really necessary. While bleeding (and using) the breaks they get surrounded with brake fluid anyway.

[@fila1445]

@@johanneseder27 yeah but when you lubricate piston and seal before hand piston will just slide in by fingers without any force, which lessons probability of tearing a new seal

[@johanneseder27]

@@fila1445 Yes, that makes sense. Thanks for informing.

[@ToyotaLandCruiser]

And brake grease will prevent rusting/stucking, brake fluid wont. It’s good to have a good amount of brake grease/silicone grease under the dust rubber.

[@Cribs00]

@@ToyotaLandCruiser Ate Bremszylinder paste is very good for this job.

[@searchthetruth1981]

Nothing beats an old bmw E28!!!😃🙏🙌

[@gdowdy]

This is honestly top-teir automotive KZbin content, I enjoy watching your videos so much more than all the big channels like Hoonigan or Boosted Boys. I appreciate the level of work that goes into each video you do, the passion, and the degree of quality that you have to ensure everything is done right. The amount of work that goes into capturing it all on film professionally and cleanly is extensive and I appreciate that from such a small channel like yours. Keep it up Memphis. This is truly underappreciated work.

[@memphis5220]

Kind words 👏🏻 thank you

[@sparkeyjones6261]

When I did the big brake upgrade on my E28 the set of used calipers I bought looked rusty just like the ones in the video. Rather than grinding and scrubbing off all the rust I put them in a couple gallons of vinegar for a couple days. Incredibly, they came out looking nearly brand new.

[@TheBobes]

Memphis on Tinder in preparation for this video "Just looking for a lady friend to brush all the hard to reach areas. hmu" 😏😏😏

[@dillanmistry]

Sorry for the grief before, but you inspired me bro

[@lactera9247]

Always use ceramic or copper paste when you mount the brake pads. Apply it on the glide path after you cleaned these with a file. Otherwise your brakepads will rust and get stucked quickly. Dont assemble the brake cylinder dry, wetten the brake cylinder and the sealing with some brake fluid so you wont damage the sealing.

[@rueliotube]

Very nice work! You have inspired me to do my e28 brakes. They look about the same as yours did before.

[@scuderiaquattro7847]

hey man! always remember to clean the disks before installing, they have a slight bit of oil(prevents rust)that may be bad for the brake pads

[@Polillop]

not in every case. sometimes (like his ones) they have like a thin coat of protection paint on, which removes itself while the first brakings.

[@tomloweshow]

Really enjoying your videos at the moment, this one inspired me over lock-down to strip down the breaks, rebuild and paint them on my 2004 Mini. Keep up the good work!

[@gehdenagena669]

great seeing you again! the car just looks better and better can't wait to see what you do next!! Stay safe out there!

[@vietycents7048]

I wish I had your tool shed! Car is looking great!

[@ObscureEdge]

Honestly keep up these videos man, just so relaxing watching them, perfect time as well due to the lock down gives us all something to watch and maybe do ourselves!

[@matthewbell1968]

Thanks Memphis another great, professional and entertaining video. These really help during this lockdown, thanks again!

[@JuckPlayS]

i feel your pain working on rusty cars. just rebuilt my whole rear subframe and almost every bolt stripped or almost didn‘t exist anymore..

[@thatbluelada]

Looks so freaking AWESOME! Makes me inspired to work on my project, just need to get the cash going... ahh good old projects! Keep it up, love the work!!!

[@itsmephil2255]

This video was so satisfying to watch, a brilliant way to spend lockdown 👌

[@JunkVWs]

Awesome video as always 👍 Probably should have mentioned the importance of fully flushing the whole brake system because of the dirty and super old fluid in the reservoir and lines themselves, Not just checking for air bubbles, but also the color of the brake fluid until you can see the new fluid coming out at the bleed line. Hope You did that. Giving the brakes the best chance not to boil them if You ever take this thing to Nürburgring 😃

[@gbkny1]

I love your videos just because you always have your ride or die with you helping out. I like that!

[@adnansgarage]

Great work dude and very professional. Almost no mistake

[@Alex-mi9wq]

Love the vids man, stay safe.

[@hoffa2586]

Awesome job! I hope you cleaned both sides of the rotors before assembly. That is typically required as they often apply a layer of oil during manufacturing to prevent rust.

[@iamyourfuture808]

Amazing turn around. Well done.

[@jamesdee8481]

Awesome job

[@brianjohnson4616]

Baking painted parts in an oven nicely sets the paint.

[@mariobarata2382]

Congratulations, great job. Well done.

[@urqua495]

Listen, you have to use bit special grease or DOT brake fluid for assembling pistons. Everytime

[@SirSmolex]

Love the videos! Can't wait to this projects progress.

[@brianjohnson4616]

and anti-seize on the hold down screw which is LIGHTLY tightened

[@jaredlines3177]

This series makes me miss my E28 so much. I love your videos, man. Keep up the content.

[@ClaudiuHEG]

Fantastic job 👍

[@adumitroaiesebastian2082]

Once again , a great video. Greetings from Romania.

[@yarus983]

and this is why i love bmw. 30 years old car and all bolts came off without problems

[@victornavio]

I’m also afraid about doing brakes... nice job!! Mmm maybe you can respray the door during this lockdown! See you!

[@mk1-borrie493]

Nice work my friend ! After the lockdown, we should take the golf's out for a spin. Keep up the good work !!

[@leemurphy5253]

Really enjoyed this project

[@ALXG]

Memphis, again great job as always. 💪💪💪 13:09 You may wanna first moisten the seals with the brake slightly fluid before installing. To prevent rubber rubbing against a bare piston metal.

[@westschleife]

Next time you can apply some pad glue on the backs of the pads, helps cut out squealing. Also, dont forget to bed in the pads before you drive it much further. Methods vary on this but most involve a empty road etc. Nice job.

[@driftboi3989]

perfect and clean job 👌

[@mackosajt8291]

I really like your videos, and I’m always really excited when I see that you uploaded a new one. Good job!

[@cristiantraian6165]

Nice job, great cars

[@angus3367]

Complimenti Memphis! Ottimo lavoro👍👍👍👍👏👏👏

[@marinmarusic5937]

you mounted front tires wrong... edit: always clean brake discs with brake cleaner before mounting them

[@bmwe61530d]

marin marusic correct,tires mounted wrong.

[@DanielPlayGaming]

Depends on the discs.... I've had some that specifically say to not clean them

[@rendog311rendog2]

@@bmwe61530d whats wrong?

[@Egon1982]

@@rendog311rendog2 they where wrong in the begining he swapt them over when fitting it back 2:58 You can see direction of the tread. Fitted like this pushing water from outside of the tyre to inside.

[@rendog311rendog2]

Egon1982 ah okay thanks

[@jordanbriatte9078]

Du bon boulot ça ! Un plaisir à regarder

[@wojtiprzemoclassicgarage2224]

Your films are great, thanks to how you show everything how to do, we can try to make ourselves and not give to the workshop, very helpful films :) Congratulations Bmw and vw golf, both beautiful cars :) Greetings from Poland

[@michaelbonner8662]

Good work and transformation buddy...

[@matko2287]

Memphis great job! But I have some tips for you. 1. Regrease the pins that caliper is moving on it. They need to move in rubber boot freely. 2. I'm not sure that you can take together piston and brake caliper without any lubrication. Should be assembled with e.g. brake oil as minimum. This two tips prevent from bending the disc, which usually is caused by stuck calipers or cylinders in brake. I've got many problems with brakes in my e39 so please not ask me how I learned this tricks :D

[@barrythompson]

Special silicone grease on the sliding pins.

[@alexandrutipa4809]

Great work, love your videos.♥️

[@noah3778]

Good job!

[@torstej]

Nice job! The last time I rebuilt a brake caliper, I used brake cylinder paste from ATE (light blue 180g tube) on seals and piston, and everything went back together "like a glove". No need to use a clamp. I think you would like it :)

[@ivandelgado7654]

Congrats man, you are awesome

[@BirdogEd]

Great job! 😎🇺🇸

[@andywebber8749]

Looking a Great car now

[@Ondra162]

Nice job.

[@theforestlizard223]

It's so hard sometimes working on cars but things like this when you do something right and you get that rush of accomplishment is worth every broken bolt and every spot of rust :)))

[@kacilyes]

Very good job

[@kobbe1]

hi Memphis, always enjoy seeing your fix up. keep up the good work and looking forward to your next video

[@stuartrich4574]

Great video, really enjoyed watching whilst having an egg and toast for my breakfast. The brakes look ace, top job.

[@lockettlv]

looks amazing, god job

[@MrBlob27]

Great video man. It's fun watching someone else work on the e28s. I did the same job recently but found it was the perfect time for the e34 540i brake upgrade! made a huge difference. Maybe something for the future. Had a big difference in thickness and diameter all around as well as the noticeable change in brake bias.

[@peterking2561]

Looks great man

[@jonetshkin]

I'm so glad I found this channel. Nice content! I love old beemers

[@jochemneeskens760]

Great video!! Keep up the good work!!

[@ray_sattler]

I love how u work on this car. It is awesome to see the progress. Greetings from germany and stay healthy :)

[@Drako9874]

Awesome E28 ❤️ and good work 😎👍

[@ACDC1998Zippo]

Great Video as always Memphis!

[@ScottPC]

You’re lucky your girlfriend helps you, mines not interested haha. She only likes the transformation haha

[@TheCowgirlNiamh]

Great job young man! 👍☺️

[@snapdragogon69]

At 19 years old, I has a 1986 525i SE from 1994 to 2001. I did all the work myself and it still nearly bankruped me. I shudder to imagine how it would be now.

[@EnZo78918]

Nice job!

[@dillanmistry]

That’s passion

[@dvdzio]

Great job, like every time :D Cheers from Poland

[@jerry8255]

Sick mate

[@adambouzid165]

good work i love what you do good luck

[@JesusChrist.4BC]

now I know what ill be starting with this summer on my bmw e46!!!

[@TheReelMob]

Great video as usual, gosh that was a lot of work but definitely worth it. Please do more, I'm loving your vids :-)

[@AmeerAli-cz4ky]

Bro you are awesome 💯

[@zakariabahou64]

nice job

[@selfrestoration9564]

Good Restoration Done 👍

[@michaeltutty1540]

Another video that you knocked out of the park, Memphis. Well done. While you were doing the brakes would have been a good time to repack the wheel bearings, assuming they can be lubricated. Lucky you to have single piston floating calipers. Greta, like my Arthur, has 4 piston front calipers, 2 on each of the sides of the split system. I have heard the Volvo front brakes are either Gerling or Brembo. Some people say the one, some say the other. The last time my brakes were done it took 16 litres of brake fluid to flush the system.

[@Hydro4201000]

i was thinking about doing this and bought the paint, now i gotta get my butt in gear and get er done!!

[@albertcars4001]

Great job! In my opinion you should covered the piston with brake fluid before to introduce into the caliper.

[@gs8282]

Nice car. Nice job.

[@jmdfamily1653]

It good to see you my friend.

[@paulpateman3968]

Brilliant video as usual Memphis stay safe Bro from uk 🇬🇧

[@EnriqueLopez-hb5jn]

Awesome job,👍👍👍👍👍

[@balazs.]

You. Deserve. More. Attention. Amazing quality video, keep up the good work!

[@octymocty132]

Could have used rust kill befor paint to make sure rust is 100% gone and give paint some thing to bite to Also use red rubber grease on the piston rebuilds ring as its brake fluid friendly as i notice you assy them dry ? Never use d 40 it drys out rubber

[@GearJonny]

Just stombled upon this video. I live this kind of content and the film quality and edit is spot on! You earned yourself a new subscriber. Greetings from Croatia 💪

[@memphis5220]

Welcome :)

[@gemech01]

Great vid bro stay safe!!

[@umerkilife2653]

Hello, Memphis i really enjoyed and learn from your videos hope for more in the future . keep up the good work

[@rolnluna3345]

Gran video, hermano!!

[@nate_meador89]

So good man. Loving all your videos. Almost at 20k subs!! I’ll be doing this same thing to my volvo 940 turbo very soon

[@Bogdangati4]

The restoration of the E28 is finished ? Nooooo :((. I would like to see more content with E28 and I also want to congratulate you for doing this restoration job !

[@totoriina5005]

Great job 💪💪💪