Give Me a Brake - V12 BMW E32 750iL - Project Karlsruhe: Part 5

In this episode, we replace the aftermarket wheels that the car came with and address its braking system. Complete brake caliper refresh with lines, discs and pads, and replacement of the brake pressure accumulator. Also, some unexpected parkour.
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[@martin_vester]

"13 pumps and its hard" -Sreten, 2021 Good to know man, good to know! :D

[@stevenlee4437]

That’s what she said

[@Citizen228]

7 is plenty, and a lucky number to boot. :-)

[@Steveindajeep]

@@stevenlee4437 Damn it Steve...stealing my thunder lol

[@jamiedriscoll9781]

I chuckled at "put it in dry"

[@bassettbarks1]

"What kind of sound is that?" *spits at floor in a manly fashion* Utterly brilliant and entertaining as always. Nice to see the 750 out for some attention! Awesome video mate - keep it up!

[@jonenpelit857]

"what better way then to test the brakes by going full speed towards the gate" Thats what my uncle propably said before he drove his toyota landcruiser through the wall of a local grocery store

[@M539Restorations]

snap 🤣 hope he was ok

[@lethalee]

It's a LandCruiser - I'm sure the car had maybe a small scratch, the grocery store is what i'd be worried about!

[@jonenpelit857]

@@lethalee only small dent and few scraches and he still has that land cruiser

[@houseofno]

"Cleanup on aisle six..." Hope he was OK.

[@westsideofnorway7505]

We have owned ours for 12 years, best SUV ever

[@JS-bf9dw]

"Slap me silly and call me Willy!" needs to be on a t-shirt

[@davidtaylor4975]

or "13 pumps and it's hard"

[@PeteCourtier]

Sweet papaya😂

[@youngboy301]

Don't forget the "Easy Peesy Lemon Squeezy"

[@benf3996]

laughed so hard when i first heard him say that. still laughed the same when I heard it again. lol

[@studiomarand]

@@davidtaylor4975 lol

[@Pentazemin44]

What I like about Sreten videos is that he knows the borders of being silly and never goes cringe. Love the editing and the amount of knowledge this videos provide! Keep them coming.

[@SabretoothBarnacle]

Any Project Binky reference immediately gets a thumbs up from me 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@koolerking440]

That lot have been very quiet. No videos for months.

[@computiNATEor]

@@koolerking440 That’s normal, and Richard’s wife broke her femur.

[@computiNATEor]

@Jim And the next one’s out shortly!

[@tomtom2160]

The Trinity of thing you can watch eternally: - Running water - Burning fire - A man working (crossed out and replaced with) : Sreten working on a classic BMW

[@suurvalgepealik]

And blonde trying to park

[@galileo_rs]

Cheap alternative for calliper paint: high temperature paint sometimes sold as tractor engine paint. 10+ years and no issues.

[@Citizen228]

I'm refinishing the calipers on my BMW R100RS motorcycle with Duplicolor Metalcast Anodized Base Coat, Duplicolor Metalcast Anodized Color Coat (Blue), and Duplicolor Acrylic Clearcoat. Maybe a 2K clearcoat would be better. We'll see. Heck, they're only 43 years old. Lol.

[@isidorantonic7335]

To su ti jugoslovenski "alternatives" 😂😂😂😂😂

[@ProudCroatian99]

@@isidorantonic7335 istina

[@Mikeoh26]

Finished mine with silver BBQ paint XD

[@rickross6368]

@@Citizen228 I’ve tried these myself. They’re quite easy to scratch unfortunately, but otherwise seem to resist the heat and weather quite well so far.

[@HansDelbruck53]

I like the automobile-themed play on words - Give me a brake (as opposed to break).

[@spencer9352]

fantasic grammatical forensics my friend

[@Tomas-ek7dz]

It’s not funny if you explain it…

[@MY-mp6bq]

No need to explain it my friend, every car guy gets it

[@eien86]

A couple of r/woosh among these replies lol

[@asron1294]

Thanks for clarifying it

[@martontom79]

What once was called the Midas touch now its called the Streten's touch 😁😁😁😁. What he touches turns gold

[@VovveTV]

Foliatec is great, I had it on my car. Still looks good after 7 years :D

[@M539Restorations]

Great to hear!

[@promethbastard]

@Matthias Berke Got some quantification at all mate? No use saying something is junk without giving sources or reason.

[@promethbastard]

@Matthias Berke Nice, be good to know why you feel that - seems a fair few positive responses so perhaps sharing your story could reveal the issue!

[@p-townshankzilla2654]

@Matthias Berke clearly a disgruntled ex-employee, who got fired for drinking on the job. Otherwise he would have just explained

[@cammmy]

It's worth sending the old accumulator away to have it looked at. This is basically a Citroen system and recharging spheres is pretty common in that scene as long as the membrane hasn't been damaged. A Citroen specialist would probably be the best people to speak to.

[@edkalsbeek1765]

Also my 1979 Mercedes 300D had d TD

[@edkalsbeek1765]

1979 Mercedes had a similar accumulator reservoir for self leveling rear end

[@slacko1971]

In my experience recharged spheres are never as good or long lasting as new ones and for the price difference I personally wouldn't bother unless there really wasn't an alternative.

[@cammmy]

@@slacko1971 Fair point. My idea was that since they are unobtainium for him, it would be good to have a spare on the shelf for if he really needs one. That would at least get him through until the next batch are made.

[@cammmy]

@@edkalsbeek1765 Yeah. I believe various companies have licensed the tech from Citroen. Incl. Rolls Royce.

[@AJGreen-cn8kk]

"Coooming up, I show you how to really do a brake job". Just in time, my E46 needs rears. Now I need to order that caliper paint.

[@mustangman289hp]

This is by far my favorite channel on KZbin currently. You have inspired me to restore a neglected non-running Oxford Green e46 which is now serving as my daily driver. I like how you're doing your own unique format and don't use the horrible overused free music. Keep it up!

[@rohankansagara848]

26:35 One manly sound 😅🤣

[@rkan2]

How bout 16:17 omg

[@ddetorrice3]

"I'm gonna go drink this"

[@stevenvanklaveren5434]

Thank you Sreten for your inspiration, I bought a abused E60 530XD and revived it to it’s former glory. Maybe a bad investment but I love the E60 generation. I will be flying by with project bratwurst this weekend on our way to Italy, from the beautifull Holland!!

[@roguewave1060]

"Project Bratwurst!" Ik lach me suf ouwe! 🤣 Goeie reis! 👍

[@DashDrones]

0:53 These 16" alloys are the perfect upgrade, a nice move from 15" and 17" doesn't suit these beautiful old 7ers. I thought alpina as soon as I saw them.

[@newbuttahman5793]

If I could have this guy for my BMW mechanic I'd never go anywhere else.

[@69-avec-ta-soeur]

JFC, the e32 7 Series is really the most elegant of the line. Today's 7s are crap, this one is timeless, subtle. Great job you did here 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻!!!

[@sylvainr.399]

Brilliant. I genuinely missed you. I look every day for a new video. And man, when it comes out, my wife takes a back seat, my work takes a back seat....I have to watch it. Entertaining as heck, informative, it's the whole package! Thank you!

[@jgibao]

Thank you so much for this, gonna get myself a pizza, nothing better than a video like this after finishing another semester ❤️

[@scottwardell]

Is it just me but watching him paint the callipers with that music was so relaxing 😅😅

[@1juanhuesca]

9:54 great voice crack "I ran them though WATER"

[@juaneduardo3431]

3:18 Man totally agree, that looks beautiful!! Gorgeous new shoes

[@thebenpod]

I do not often comment on videos - it's now the second time at one of your videos - but i really appreciate your content for a long time (since your first videos of the 8-series). It surely takes much time and effort to produce such long and good videos, but I think it's worth every single view which makes some bmw fanatic (like me) happy to see old BMWs becoming great again. Thank you for your content - keep on going!

[@BMW_NUT]

If you look inside the original BMW tool kit in the boot or 'trunk' you will find a metal piece with a plastic handle which is used to slot into the hub wheel bolts so it acts as a dowel so to speak, this will then assist you with when you put the wheel back so that the wheel bolt holes align with the holes on the hub👍

[@aserta]

3:21 now that's what i'm talking about. That's a car. Proper. Chef's kiss.

[@gepix1337]

"There is another issue, Windows stopped working" ~Sreten, driving a BMW ~me, using my PC

[@HorrorUberAlles]

>Starts his video with "buon giorno" How cheeky of you Sreten, twisting the knife after The Euro finals...!🤣🇮🇹

[@M539Restorations]

It was filmed in March :)

[@HorrorUberAlles]

@@M539Restorations Then your timing is impeccable! 😁

[@roguewave1060]

@@M539Restorations Very clairvoyant! 😎

[@tomaszszerel2304]

I have an advice for you for the future. Epoxy based paints are great for protecting stuff from coroding, but they also accelerate corrosion more than salt if they are overheated (over 200 degrees of Celcius). Because of that its pretty bad idea to use it on stuff that gets hot (like brake parts, colling of the engine and others). If I were you I would just use high temperature paint instead of epoxy. It should last quite a bit if applied as you did. Other than that everything looks good, cheers!

[@ovichitayat5796]

he missed a spot on painting the caliper :). I can't believe I am watching these videos in their entirety - this is my 4th restoration project video series. this isn't just BMW-specific teaching - this is how you should be teaching car mechanics. great job, enjoying every minute and I am totally latched to the screen. I can't believe I am binging on this :)

[@temio.463]

I just love how Sreten always goes the extra mile!

[@simonhaycocks]

or 1.609 kilometers.....

[@temio.463]

@@simonhaycocks touché

[@roaldhacquebord]

I’ve had good results painting the uncoated brake disks with zinc spray. The color is not great but it survives the heat and keeps surface rust away for several years.

[@JS-bf9dw]

Wow, thanks for the tip, gonna try it!

[@omarsiddiqi]

This is the only channel that I don't skip a single second of detail. Thanks Sreten for your wonderful work. I feel like we are old pals even though we have never met after having watched your BMW videos for so long.

[@Anomyzer24]

With these rims and no sunroof looks like the bulletproof version of this car.

[@CraigOnCars]

Perfect timing! Just finished work so time to watch. Been eagerly awaiting your next video - i mean what have you been doing for 2 weeks? 🤣

[@850r2]

26:38 that's a great Expression

[@eugyscan]

Having worked on BMW's for most of your life, I'd like to see some buyer guides for the various models you've worked on, and list the common problems with prices for getting them fixed, etc. With your first-hand experience I feel like it would be amazing. Also because you show us in each and every video what it feels like to work on something you at least have the idea of. Thumbs up if you agree!👍🏻

[@jamest5149]

Check the alternator the rectifier/regulator can back feed and cause a battery drain 👍

[@gsylass]

Yep - duff alternator is usually the cause. Clamp meter is very helpful for fault finding for this :)

[@DashDrones]

I need to go back and watch the first 4 episodes again, this is gonna be sweet👍😎

[@DerpRO070800]

So glad you are doing KZbin full time. Your Videos are like an addiction :D

[@monunyabidness5949]

Your musical director knocked it out the park with the euro beat and the whatever it was that was playing while you were painting what is ostensibly your Sistine Chapel.

[@MLC...]

Great! I have been looking out for a new episode. Even better because it is the E32, such a beautiful car. Love your choice of rims.

[@yunski_gtd]

Now that's a proper 750iL with proper wheels! Great work Sreten, keep up!

[@pauloneill8912]

really appreciate all the time and effort you put into bringing us these fantastic videos, thank you

[@geneva760]

The 16" rims and tyres look neato on the older 7. Have a safe and nice day all. CHEERS from AUSTRALIA.

[@flamingpyro7959]

The E32 was my second car and made me fall in love with bmw i unfortunately had to sell it bc of money reasons but seeing you restore this beauty gives me indescribable joy

[@RuneRandom]

11:58 a bob ross quote would have been nice

[@valvemonky4734]

ye i was thinking the Bob ross of caliper painting

[@ClassicBMWFanInQuebec]

Hurray more E32 content! Well done as always :)

[@georgepenn8922]

Well I sit here at home, know nothing about the mechanics of a car, just pure entertainment. Thanks Mr M539.

[@hayksamvelyan]

You have no idea how helpful it was to see you rebuild the calipers from start to finish. I tried a similar project last summer and realized that not removing the calipers was a big mistake. Seeing your step by step process and how simple it was to replace the pistons, I wouldn't do it any other way in the future. The only thing that I would do differently is find a bench vise to hold the hardware while using a wire wheel so I could use both of my hands to control the electric tools. Also, your two stage epoxy application looked nearly flawless - way more successful than anything I achieved with caliper paint and a cheap brush. Excellent work as always, I feel like I learn so many practical tips and tricks from your videos that help me grow in this hobby.

[@danielheap2238]

The Foliatec is self leveling paint, done it on my 3 last cars and it works great.

[@joelaurieri9065]

Interesting how from German to English the Hardware Store translates as the Software Store ...lol

[@TheElchzuechter]

It doesn't. I think he just made a joke there. German to English Hardware Store would be the Construction Market.

[@zlatkojozic3363]

Pozdrav Sreten! The bad steering is often caused by a faulty Servotronic control unit not by a dead pump! You can easily check that and disconnect the control unit and stick the both connectors into each other. After a start you should have a full powered steering suppot again! Its an common issue! The unit is behind the leeft footwell speaker! Pozdrav from Zlatko with the 1,8 mio kilometers 750i ;)

[@kejefelcz]

Just pure joy watching you taking care of the old lady... :)

[@fabianmatthes7377]

I guess I'm not sleeping then

[@wardeadfr]

same here

[@3TimesFaster]

@@wardeadfr same here

[@bassettbarks1]

Australian location benefit - link arrived in the morning this time! :)

[@paulelmore8364]

"I wish I was Nick Blackhurst!" If you were, then your projects would still need finishing 6 years later (like Project Binky)

[@BenjaminB87]

on the topic of grease and rubber bushings on the brakes. The ATE instruction actually says to use grease to mount the rubber bushings on the OUTSIDE of the rubber bushings. The BMW repair manual is right here and its not contradicting to the ATE instruction. You already mentioned the reason not to use grease on the bolts, it collects dirt. The rubber bishings from ATE are made of a special rubber mixture including graphene as a dry lube. Other manufacturers (like autofren) dont have this rubber mixture with graphene, that's why I only use ATE or BMW bushings. Hope that helps.

[@andreholmlund1981]

Those who dont watch this channel is missing out. Love the content and the value this provides.

[@matthewbrooks5072]

Streten, I love your sense of humour! I had several big laughs during this video. I also love the rest of the content, so please keep at it :)

[@TerrasClip]

"Obsessed with OEM" You love to hear it

[@guzziwheeler]

I had this car 25 years ago, for three years. Bought it three years old. Within 3 years, I had to spend DM 950 for new brakes, what is pretty normal. Beyond this, a new light switch and a new windscreen washer pump, both for some DM 40.- each. And that´s it! It was a wondeful car. Fuel consumption of 16L/100km wa absolutely adequate.

[@mahdishirzad896]

Really appreciate when you get into details on how and what items you use, the footage and your tips are extremely helpful

[@jirisperl6123]

Greetings from the Czech Republic, your videos are amazing and I really enjoy them

[@Kadafee85]

I've got so many problems on my head, but while i'm watching your video's, there are just bimmers and your freaky skills heh

[@TheMarcball]

Can't believe I watched this to the end. Learned a few good things. Thanks for the inspiration and keep on trucking!

[@aaronwon6056]

The Renaissance music was spot on with the Picasso painting😅

[@paule3999]

Your work is perfect for me! Your videos are the best on the youtube! Thank you!

[@arnasleusinas3544]

26:36 LMAO that spit

[@HNedel]

So manly!

[@Dez456]

I believe that the purpose of the brake pressure accumulator, is that you still have full braking power in the event that the engine dies/cuts out. On normal brakes that use vaccum, the power is gone once the engine is off. Certain Audis had them in the 90s, and the part was known as 'the brake bomb'

[@cidkplas]

You are an artist Sreten. And a good teacher as well. Good job as usual !

[@alka7936]

What do you think of the bmw e9x 335i with the n54 engine?

[@epaminontas6972]

Be ready to refresh all seals and gaskets, plus rod bearings. Do that and itll be solid 👍

[@ProperRepair]

Next video: Searching for a hot fuse with a thermal camera while weather in Germany is at 35°C

[@bloodcarver913]

Nah, no need. Open all doors/trunk/hood. Let it fall asleep - 16 minutes. Then measure on each fuse with a Fluke. The fuse with high draw has the circuit with the culprit. Easy peasy! ^^

[@screenplay78de]

A real master and artist @work. It´s a pleasure to watch him doing his magic stuff. Thanx a lot for your work.

[@alecfloyd3771]

watching your videos teaches me so much about my e32! time to service and paint my brakes! Thanks so much.

[@longasdongas9014]

Sreten be like: its not OEM, its gona break.

[@hubert1142]

it's scientifically proven that red calipers increase braking effect by an additional 0.2-0.5 m/s²

[@nicolasm6842]

Those rims are sublime, so elegant and perfect on this car! Music when painting the Calipers sublime too!

[@DutchiesHolland]

The rims are awesome! Very classy look! Well done Sreten! 👌👏

[@rueliotube]

Fantastic video. Love your sense of humor! I approve 100% of the decisions and work.

[@curvs4me]

That can of brake cleaner is adorable. We have giant cans here with really high velocity spray as you will remember from your time in California. The peeps that have never been out of Europa Maximus may not be aware.

[@driveandsurvive]

Great work as always. I'll be rebuilding my calipers and it was really confidence inspiring to see how straight forward the job is.

[@Axetele]

Excellent fabbing on the accumulator. Gotta keep these rigs on the road.

[@marvthecrashking]

Loving the new rims, also your Videos helped me a lot with my E32 735iL, really enjoy watching!

[@BestMotorWerks]

Great step by step restoration of one more bmw...well done

[@michaelhynds8035]

Excellent as always. Thank you for sharing.

[@TheWholeOfTerror]

It's incredible! I do not know how you manage to engage with each video. I may take 2 or three days to watch the whole video; but in the end I watch it till' the end and I always have a huge smile in my face. Thanks a lot and great work! (With a smile in my face, and it counts. Keep it up).

[@joshbrown924]

No part of your cars ever gets missed, love it! ❤

[@danirisso5554]

Eres un gran profesional!!! Tus vídeos son geniales👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻. Siempre aprendemos algo nuevo.

[@WouterB76]

Job well done, and these wheels make a huge difference, it makes the car look it supposed to be.

[@andigossweiler1551]

Hi Sreten, the old lower holder of the pressure accumulator you can glue to it without any issues with "MS-Polymer Montagekleber" or "MS-Polymer Kleb- und Dichtmasse" or "Karrosserie-Montagekleber" (it's this type of polyurethan-like glue in that 400ml Kartusche). That is absolutely sufficient and will hold longer than the rest of the car! Thank you always for your very interesting videos and wish you a happy new year 2024!

[@loucypher333]

Maybe it is because I have a Toyota, but I love watching this guy servicing BMWs

[@josephsteed8015]

Excellent ‘Heath Robinson’ solution on the brake accumaltor Sreten. 👍👍👍👍

[@Ronis5551]

New video and again - a like! Love the beautiful car footage with music. Makes me also want to buy an old and broken BMW ! These moments you realize, what a machines BMW were making. Really spectacular!

[@IgboTIFOSI]

Not sure why but your videos are very therapeutic to me ❤️

[@tudorstefan8892]

Who the hell would give a dislike to this guy? Love your videos and the care you put in everything man! Keep it up, you are the best!

[@philippaertskevin1228]

I have used this coating for my bmw callipers few years ago and they still look brand new love this brand 😎👌🏻

[@paulwooller4524]

Just love this guy - very entertaining and full of great content👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🇬🇧

[@HanVwGte]

Those wheels make a huge of a difference ! way more classy ! great video again :)