BMW E28 M5: LVL 5-1 Rear Brakes, Braking in the Rear

The journey continues, and as such this one is long. The rear brakes come out, all of it. Calipers, rotors, brake lines and parking brakes. And thusly, leaving the trailing arms pretty much bare to extract after the rear SLS struts come out (next video). This like many cars in the same decade share parts. The M5 rear brake calipers and rotors are the EXACT same as the all the other E28s. The mountings are also the same for the E34, because they where modelled after the beefcake M5 setup. Which is a common "upgrade" but I'll explain why I'm not putting in vented rotors.
And a shout out to bmwfans.info/ for keeping the backbone of referencing available to all of us looking to keep these outstanding cars running...and sideways ;)
Here's a list of channels that I draw inspiration, motivation and entertainment from. I'll add more to subsequent episodes.
Entertainment: When I want to veg out.
ProtonJon: The OG of let’s plays
/ @protonjon
Corridor: The VFX guys who revolutionised the indie scene
/ @corridor
Simone Giertz: She wears her science on her sleeve
/ @simonegiertz
Mighty Car Mods: The neighbourhood boys working on cars
/ @mightycarmods
William Osman: Has a thought, and follows through.
/ @williamosman
I film with a GoPro, a Canon SX30 and a Canon 5D Mark 3
and edit on FCPX.

[@troysanders7491]

Currently restoring an 1988 M5 (US spec) while using it on and off as a daily driver. These videos are my cheat sheet to keeping it on the road. Keep 'em coming!!!

[@BahjatAlaadel]

That's awesome mate! The next episodes are rebuilding the trailing arms and rear hubs. But if you have any questions I've worked on most of the car by now🤣 also I do updates on IG @obsidianm5.

[@gerryreggea]

Next year am doing this on my E24,,, your videos will be my reference,, subbed!!

[@BahjatAlaadel]

All the best, I still have more videos on the way. Thanks for the sub 😁

[@stefanl8634]

Very useful and well done content! I am really glad that someone like you makes good content about the e28... There is not much out there about this car 😅

[@BahjatAlaadel]

Thanks mate. I appreciate it. Still have heaps to finish editing 🤣

[@thrty8street]

Best video for doing this service on youtube. Hilarious commentary!

[@BahjatAlaadel]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@mjnajr]

Love the videos. I like the video game feel lol.

[@BahjatAlaadel]

Thanks mate. It defined most of us born in the 80's. Do you find the camera angles give a good sense of orientation?

[@mjnajr]

@@BahjatAlaadel yes easy to follow.

[@thrty8street]

Where do I buy the wrapping for the wiring? You said it was tech wrap?

[@BahjatAlaadel]

Search eBay for: Premium Split Wire Loom Self-wrap Cover Braided Cloth Auto Wiring Chew Resistant

[@thrty8street]

Damn, so how do I replace the brake shields? Mine are rusty as heck.

[@BahjatAlaadel]

Unless you need to replace the rear wheel bearing, I would try to clean them in place with a wire wheel or if you have a little soda blaster with an air compressor. You probably need new drum brake pads if your car is like mine (neglected for years 😅) Then repaint with enamel, most don't need a primer. Good luck 🤞

[@thrty8street]

@@BahjatAlaadel ok i see. I was planning on doing the rear wheel bearings next. Just rebuilt my calipers, new pads, and rotors. Ordered new shoes and springs to do the service in your video.

[@BahjatAlaadel]

If you don't want to remove the trailing arm. I show how to do the wheel bearings in this video 😊 kzbin.info/www/bejne/j37Uf6J5nNR4a7M

[@thrty8street]

@@BahjatAlaadel cool, I’ll check it out