Car Sticking Brake Caliper Cause EASY FIX!

Sticking brake caliper on your car causes and an easy fix.
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[@bigmuvver]

Had the same issue on my E46, resealed all the callipers , new Flexi hoses, now replacing all the callipers with new and discs and pads plus painting them up before fitting, looking forward to your next videos on the calliper repair.

[@GeorgeAusters]

👌🏼

[@Notawhitef30]

I'm going to use this vid as a guide to fix my rear left brake. It's not yet stuck on the disk. But as soon as the parts have heated up you'll find me on the side of the road. The garage says nothing is wrong, or they cant find the issue. I'm willing to bet that the 2 months of not moving at all caused the brake to seize up. Might just go ahead and check all 4 sides myself.

[@eddiek821]

George the number 1 Bmw guy on KZbin knows his s**t and doesn't talk s**t keep up the great work 😎.

[@GeorgeAusters]

Appreciate that Eddie! 🙌🏼

[@marcpacey]

Whilst it’s disappointing that the rear brakes callipers seem to be comprehensively rusted , it’s still a great lesson to be learned - review and replace fluids regularly ! Great stuff as always mate, chin up push on - looking forward to the next instalment.

[@GeorgeAusters]

Yep I guess so, cheers Marc!

[@officialwillieg2001]

Yeah they were pretty rusty. Solid video yet again George🙌

[@GeorgeAusters]

Cheers mate👍🏻

[@andrethematrix]

What you've described is exactly the same issue with one of my calipers. Good video by the way and keep up the good work 👍

[@markwilliamson811]

I would rethink just sorting the rear pistons and discs. It's a heavy and powerful car. You dont want the fronts to go wrong. Brakes and tyres are the first priority! Keep up the videos👍

[@GeorgeAusters]

I will be stripping down the front brakes too, cleaning everything up and greasing everything properly👍🏻

[@EdvinGronning]

love the video, that is a bit of a bummer, but it gives a opertunity for a new video

[@GeorgeAusters]

Absolutely! Just means I can’t take it for a drive until it’s all done though😅

[@hiiamyu]

A rear brake delete to solve the issue and save weights :P

[@GeorgeAusters]

Hahaha 😂

[@johnyp2967]

You deserve so many more subs George. Great content will be signing to your Patreon soon.

[@GeorgeAusters]

Much appreciated Johny. I’m confident the subs will come if I’m consistent with the uploads🙌🏼

[@zegolgti2000]

Good thing you found the issue sooner than later. On the positive note, we will be able to have another video on the repair of the brakes! All the best

[@GeorgeAusters]

Think it’s been an issue for quite some time now actually as there was some issues regarding it on the previous inspection😄

[@Johnny16781]

George you will get a few extra MPG when you have done it ||| Dont forget the earth strap before running it, alll the best

[@GeorgeAusters]

I should hope so too... I don’t think that particular earth strap does a whole lot as it just bolts from the subframe to the exhaust but I will be replacing it anyway!

[@e60tube90]

AUSTERS we have a Earthstrap problem ... Over 😁 love your channel mate .Keep it up george

[@GeorgeAusters]

Haha! Much appreciated man, new earthstrap on the way!

[@verdej2057]

I have the same issue on my E70 X5, serious smell and heat from front driver side wheel. Strange steering too like ive got a flat tyre. Every issue I have had with this BMW, you have done a video on!

[@GeorgeAusters]

Haha!

[@paulbates1653]

5 cars vw type ne problems 2 bmws 320d 3 caliper problems just had my 335 pads n fluid replaced day later front caliper sticking bmw bloodt calipers are shit great video helpful its the you gonna need a hydraulic press bit from where i work to press new pistons in and thats only happening if there is now score marks or or rust its all in the tolerances that there made 0.02 mm will make a massive difference so when they made and i guarantee they aint all checked if some are a tad larger it will cease easier then the rust as well

[@GeorgeAusters]

I think the main problem is people not changing the fluid every 2 years

[@thailandhighlife8170]

It had rusted right on the rubber seal with me so think it was moisture coming from the dust cover failing lot of muck got in there too

[@kardan1984]

At least you find it in right time before it was totally unsafe. Nice video but honestly I had not enjoy it - I could feel the pain you faced. Maybe I am too sensitive as I am also having some issue with my E91 - overetarted intake cam and noone has clue whats wrong. Wish you best of luck mate and keep doing great work!

[@kardan1984]

but I have enjoyed sealey rachet when I saw it :D

[@jonowen6612]

You know you’re British when you say “earth strap”. LOL

[@markymark7200]

We used to spray WD40 under the return rubber and work the piston back and forth until it was smooth moving ( back in the day) to unseized calipers.

[@GeorgeAusters]

I think these are too far gone to be honest... Makes sense given the state of the brake fluid before I flushed it

[@thailandhighlife8170]

Same thing happened to me on my 123d it was the caliper piston like you said wasn’t as extreme but was getting red hot just rebuilt the caliper the kit was only £15 from brakes international

[@GeorgeAusters]

Yeah I’ve ordered 2 complete rebuild kits👌🏼

[@scottstrachan9915]

Hardly a big issue, pull the caliper off and fix!

[@GeorgeAusters]

Yep plan to do both rears at the same time👍🏻

[@CorkBouldering]

Had the same issue while ago, trying to patch things doesn't work, had to change caliper , two brake discs and pads, brake flush done too, now I am waiting for new front discs and pads, just to let you know it is not great idea to push old brake fluid trough the system (all crap might get to abs pump) it is safer to bleed it out while pushing the piston.

[@GeorgeAusters]

@@CorkBouldering I’ll be overhauling the brakes don’t worry

[@rivolinho]

Left my e90 sitting for a month last summer and same thing happened, alloy was on fire. You'll need two new rear discs as one will almost certainly be warped

[@GeorgeAusters]

Even though these discs and pads are new, I will be replacing them. I’ll be overhauling the rear brakes completely👍🏻

[@TUERLATERRE]

Good job. Looking forward to seeing how you get the piston seals.. "sealed". Peace

[@GeorgeAusters]

I done them on my e60 so hopefully they’re relatively straight forward👍🏻

[@ravinperera4255]

Wouldn’t throwing water over a very hot disc cause it to possibly crack?

[@surenoscostello2181]

you can warp them for sure.

[@ReeceHud]

I currently have a brake problem on my E91. Same corner. Checked through the Calliper and piston, they are fine so going to be renewing the brake flexi hose as they do tend to cause issues also.

[@GeorgeAusters]

What issue are you having?

[@ReeceHud]

@@GeorgeAusters I'm noticing my disc getting pretty hot with excessive brake dust on the wheel. So assumed it was the piston. Looked inside the piston seal, was slightly rusty so was all cleaned out and is functioning as it should and moving freely. But recently it has started to drag again. I learned the flexi hoses can clog up inside, causing the fluid to not return, which causes sticking. So hoping a replacement will fix my issue.

[@MrMadder83]

@@ReeceHud did it fix the issue ?

[@ReeceHud]

@@MrMadder83 Wasn’t the hose. Needed a rebuild. New piston and has been fine since.

[@kddalivest2340]

@@ReeceHudwas it just a rebuild on the caliper

[@Xfacehack]

Had the same issue with my e91, rear left caliper seized. Took both rear callipers out and sandblasted them. Rebuilt them, painted. Zinc primer and proper 2 component paint. New brake pads and lines. Had replaced the handbrakes not to long ago. So everything is like new in the back. Idk why but rear of the car especially bmw calipers seems to rust the fuck up. Btw i used a huge pipe wrench and caliper in wise to twist the piston out. Used such force i was sure i gulled the inside of cylinder. But it was fine. When i had sandblasted them they looked brand new. Unbelievable

[@GeorgeAusters]

Yeah I could do with a sand blaster!

[@MrHumbleWays]

The ground strap situation made me laugh hard

[@mrsingh360]

Hello buddy I've just subscribed to your channel recently I love all your videos keep up the good work. Just wondering will you be doing a video on replacing the thermostat on the 760li ?

[@GeorgeAusters]

Yes I will👍🏻

[@Taz6688]

New rear brakepipes if you look in the video there are rusty at the union, needs doing, rear disc is ruined change it.

[@GeorgeAusters]

All will be done don’t worry👍🏻

[@garycook1517]

Oh no the old rusty caliper issue, had to change mine when was on holiday

[@GeorgeAusters]

Very very common when previous owners don’t bother to change their brake fluid 😅

[@rogermay808]

Best check the wheel bearing too. Well I would anyway.

[@colinheyes7854]

Where is part two

[@GeorgeAusters]

What do you mean?

[@kianward5999]

thats a pitty for the owl caliper another hidden job that has to be done the owl bmz allways keep us busy lol great channel pal

[@GeorgeAusters]

Yep another job added to the already huge list!

[@kianward5999]

well george if my profile pic of my baby came up on this text thats her ther i only found out now to add a pic of my car lol

[@GeorgeAusters]

Looks nice mate

[@kianward5999]

thanx pal sitting on genuine 19inch spiders very rare at this time lol @@GeorgeAusters

[@GeorgeAusters]

Spyders are by far the best for E60s👌🏼

[@simonh870]

I had a sticking caliper on my E46 330ci. I stripped it down, it was all moving correctly and when I refitted it the damn thing still stuck. I ended up with a new caliper from ebay for £40

[@GeorgeAusters]

Did you replace the pistons? From my experience, if the pistons are rusted then they’re already gone and not worth trying to save

[@simonh870]

@@GeorgeAusters I didn't replace the pistons as they were not rusty, everything seemed to move fine until bolted to the car. Replacing the whole caliper was the easiest solution considering that they were not expensive.

[@GeorgeAusters]

Yeah I was kind of toying with the idea of just replacing the calipers but thought it would look odd with 1 or 2 brand new shiny calipers then the rest rusty

[@simonh870]

@@GeorgeAusters it will be the easiest option, and you can always paint them to look the same.

[@MF-fg3cg]

Your out pad looked warn the inner not. The disk has prob warped. You need to redo both sides and if the piston is sticking its prob best to get a new caliiper

[@GeorgeAusters]

Will be rebuilding the callipers and overhauling the brakes

[@paulmayou370]

Hi George i`d change the discs and pads too the discs didn`t look that good a poor earth strap you dont know how strong you are lol

[@GeorgeAusters]

Discs, pads and earth strap ordered!

[@barryjones872]

Hi George,wouldn’t,t it be easier and cheaper to buy new callipers ? I replaced all the callipers on my X3 ,they where in a similar state as yours

[@GeorgeAusters]

It would be easier but not cheaper. I have also found it looks strange when 1 or 2 of the calipers are new and the others are rusty. I'll be cleaning them all up so they look the same

[@southenglandbusspotting9965]

Don’t even waste your time And money rebuilding the callipers just replace them completely. Coming from an ex BMW tech.... replace BOTH rear callipers, all metal brake lines on the rear at the same time, rubber brake lines, discs and pads. Do NOT be a penny pinched on this sort of car, especially if you are planning on selling it like you did with the E46.

[@GeorgeAusters]

I’m replacing all the brake hoses, rear discs, pads, handbrake shoe assemblies and rebuilding the callipers. I don’t want to replace them with new callipers as they will look odd compared to the fronts

[@southenglandbusspotting9965]

@@GeorgeAusters Why not replace the front ones then? This is a premium vehicle, cut NO costs on the safety side of things.

[@GeorgeAusters]

@@southenglandbusspotting9965 Ideally I would if I had a bottomless pot of money... But I need to buy other parts first. Regardless I will be stripping everything down, cleaning and regreasing 👍🏻

[@DocMackGarage]

You should become an official MOT guy lol. Where I am , we call it WOF. Did you feel resistance at any time ?

[@GeorgeAusters]

Haha! How do you mean by resistance?

[@DocMackGarage]

@@GeorgeAusters haha lol , like if the piston locked up. Was the brake pad locked on the disc ? Was there like a feeling of something holding the car back (resistance)

[@GeorgeAusters]

To be honest, not a whole lot, probably because it’s an auto and has 440bhp.. Probably didn’t help my MPG though! I did hear it squealing and burning on my last drive in it

[@DocMackGarage]

@@GeorgeAusters ahhh yes that powerful beast.

[@chrisgermann6658]

"A relatively spirited drive" i bet you did lol

[@GeorgeAusters]

Hahaha

[@R0C4I]

use some wd-40 to get it off easier while working on rusted parts mate will make job easier.

[@GeorgeAusters]

That’s the plan!

[@Carlosfandangosuperwidewheels]

Dont forget your earth strap dude.

[@GeorgeAusters]

Ordered!

[@tomconner5067]

Is this gonna be a long story? Lol

[@TheTaylord69]

Where is the easy fix bud???

[@GeorgeAusters]

Calliper just needed rebuilding👍🏻

[@deundreaverett3623]

Be careful

[@GeorgeAusters]

I won’t be driving this until it’s sorted!

[@marknorcup2889]

Still waiting for the easy fix part...

[@GeorgeAusters]

Did you not watch the video? You just need to rebuild the caliper👍🏻

[@joshmatthews7224]

You know what BMW stands for don't you george ? " Bring my wallet". That bling error code noise should have been replaced with a " ching ching" I find that more of a relevant sound.

[@GeorgeAusters]

😂

[@marksmith3469]

Sorn it off road for a month mate more money spent mate good vlog tho

[@GeorgeAusters]

I have done mate👍🏻

[@j4wass16]

first comment lets go

[@GeorgeAusters]

Congrats😬

[@DavidJackson-zc4eq]

So the easy fix was to do nothing and buy a refurb kit , thanks for wasting my time

[@DavidJackson-zc4eq]

You're a good sport George I'll give you that, I currently have two r50 mini rear brakes that have seized, bloody BMW parts 🤣

[@GeorgeAusters]

Good luck David!