Rusty BMW E30 325i Brake Caliper Restoration

[@RestoreIt]

For all of you E30 fans out there. The start of the BMW E30 325i Sport restoration series is coming soon! Although the project is a quarter of the way through, I'm going to backtrack with photo's and bring you guys up to the current day. I also wanted to thank everyone subscribed for 200K!! A KZbin and Patreon give is coming very soon! Make sure you are subscribed for auto entry. Thank you everyone!

[@wackz21]

I vote for this!

[@Shane-Singleton]

Ahh so you are doing a complete E30. I was wondering why you were restoring all of these parts and hoping this would be the case. As I have several project vehicles myself i'll be following that series closely. As an aside. It's awesome that they make rebuild kits or at least offer the parts individually to rebuild those calipers! Looks like E30 support is still strong. The 3 series is just excellent.

[@guythomson9487]

I went to the comment section to suggest an e30 restoration series because it seemed as if you own one, was very pleased to see that this is already going to happen!

[@eggmcnog]

Restore It could you list the names or give links to where you purchased replacement parts?

[@codyscreations]

What painting system do you use?

[@Tony01013]

Protip: Take some brake fluid on your finger and coat the piston seal and a coat the bottom half of the piston also. The piston will go in a lot easier and the seal won't dry out if you don't plan on using the part for a while. Also, install the dust cover on the lip of the piston first then press it into the caliper after the piston is seated in the bore, then press the dust cover into the recess of the caliper.

[@smallenginekid6252]

Great tip! Thanks for info.

[@tysvlogs5838]

I LOVE that you're literally restoring almost every piece of the e30, rather than replacing a lot of the parts. I love these silent resto videos, and I love car resto-modding vids. Best of both worlds.

[@charlesm.5110]

No BS and fluff, straight to the point. I love it.

[@83ky]

After degreasing I would have thrown it to a bath of phosphoric acid for a day. Cleans up every nook and cranny, doesn't harm the parts and usually no need for a wire brush afterwards. But nevertheless, good job and props on using silicone grease on the slide pins!

[@DassiveMick]

The amount of satisfaction this brings is immense. Proud e30 owner here! Stellar Job!

[@JK-co6wk]

Why would you put loctite on the bleeder valve? That thing has to be loose to bleed the air out of the brake lines.

[@RestoreIt]

I wasn’t thinking straight there, haha.

[@marvinnolte9707]

The moment i saw this i was like: He have not actually do that 😂Well, this guy just fucket up pretty hard when he wants to bleed his brakes an just round the Valve 😂

[@gregoryyount6907]

It's the blue stuff, not that hard to break loose.

[@mobiledevto]

Also.. Skip silicon grease and use anti-seize instead.

[@naphan3487]

(O[][]O) silicon grease is better for the rubber

[@djangdjang1976]

Cant imagine mines looking so badly rusted. But i can imagine the difference of additional stopping power after a clean up like this. Such a satisfying proces. Great video

[@HandToolRescue]

Excellent colour choice and congrats on 200K!

[@0l0dom40l0]

Nice work! Little tip if you cover the new piston seal in a bit of brake fluid the piston will slide right in!

[@petermathews9298]

I was thinking that

[@dhc4ever]

Congrats on 200k subscribers. Locktite on the bleed nipple isnt needed, the nipple is the one part you want to move when bleeding the brakes. I've always found it easier to fit the piston before the dust cover, either way its still fiddly. Perhaps nickle plating the nipple would have added a bit of oooh, aaaarh and stopped future rust. Nice work as usual.

[@bensullivan]

Can’t read every comment but didn’t see it mentioned : one spot you didn’t mask (and should have) is the surface the brake ads will ride on. This needs to be clean steel so the pads slide smoothly. I’m not an E30 expert but just want to let you know in case some paint needs to be removed from those areas. One area of the car not to mess around with; brakes. Love the channel. Keep up the great work.

[@georgearmaos9811]

That E30 must be really lucky to have you, restoring it!

[@RestoreIt]

I feel like to have it!

[@MrOrbbSikorsky]

That's what they do in Russia kzbin.info/www/bejne/opOupmidpdKrock

[@Tyler-ub2bu]

Ya

[@josipberger4273]

Źafìra Kuplung erneut Wechseln eni

[@Zotemann]

Top Arbeit wie immer. Ich hab von Autos zwar null ah übt, aber deine Videos gucke ich immer wieder gerne, Restaurationsvideos in dieser Qualität sind einfach super, weiter so 👍

[@SalvoDan]

I love these videos. The amount of effort and time involved in restoring heritage automotive parts really adds to the value of the part. If someone has to spend days restoring one caliber, it highlights that sometimes it to more economical to buy a new part.

[@montinaladine3264]

True. And spelling is CALIPER or CALLIPER. "Caliber" is a totally different word,

[@Dfrogman]

the satisfaction I got watching this is immense!!!

[@pangkkie]

I can only restore the tabs of chrome after accidental shutdown of my pc..

[@RestoreIt]

A great restoration non the less.

[@elvinnovruzov5775]

Once I even failed to click restore and clicked close and bye 30+ pages

[@RestoreIt]

Elvin Novruzov That’s the worst. That empty feeling inside.

[@PanosGr44]

Ctrl+shift+t works even after shutdown.

[@nilleftw]

@@elvinnovruzov5775 Check the settings, you can make Chrome keep all tabs if you exit accidentally or your PC crashes. "Settings > On startup > Continue where you left off"

[@mohabatkhanmalak1161]

Its like you got a magic wand to transform old, rusty pieces to shinning glow even better than factory. Thumbs up!

[@richie9777]

Great job probably better than the original BMW finish

[@RestoreIt]

Thanks, Richard.

[@florascent9ts]

lol are you kidding me? i was literally going to rebuild my calipers this weekend and now a complete guide? amazing timing.

[@bendillingham8063]

More E30 restorations!!!

[@RestoreIt]

A whole series perhaps?! it’s coming!

[@Estradda1]

@@RestoreIt yes sir!

[@JimmyVaught]

Frame off restoration!!!!

[@mattboyd5024]

@@RestoreIt i would like to see a hole series on the e30

[@gkcooper]

I do a lot of work similar to this. I bought a large heated ultrasonic tank to clean parts in. I use 50% Simple Green and water. Sometimes, I let the parts sit in it overnight. This has been a game-changer for me and I cannot say enough positive things about it.

[@bigcraigy1]

Another cracking video. Nice to see a caliper being rebuilt and restored instead of being replaced. Nice colour too.

[@heathg2681]

Very nicely done, very professional. Tidbits: Loctite is not needed on the bleeder valve because you have to open it for bleeding. Also, you can put the piston in then put it's seal on afterwards with some grease. By doing this, you would not need a caliper piston tool to force the piston in. You also could save the rubber seal from getting damaged and it would overall be easier.

[@PCUBED09]

You should try to film the blasting. It looks like it would be very satisfying

[@RestoreIt]

I'm trying my hardest to get a new cabinet for the channel sponsored so I can film with ease. My homemade one is very leaky. And my DSLR could die. Very soon!

[@johno4377]

Which DSLR camera do you use?

[@ThatBum42]

Couldn't you strap your camera to the cabinet in some way as to have it looking through the window?

[@_vindicator_]

Im not sure mate... was the paint you used heat resistant? Also if you prime under it they have different elasticity and topcoat can crack. Normally calipers are just multiple coats of heat resistant paint directly on the metal.

[@CTmoog]

Looks great! I need to do that on my 67 Karmann Ghia!

[@victoryismyne4794]

My Dad has that same Car - first Car He drove (in High School) with a Manual Transmission...

[@Mrcaffinebean]

Nice! I used to struggle getting the dusk boot on but after many rebuilds I've discover that I can slip the boot on the bottom of the cylinder and then with it barely on work it into the caliper. Much easier that way.

[@BaguetteBeardBass]

I hope you didn't sandblast inside the caliper, especially where the piston sits as its supposed to be incredibly smooth! i dread to think that theres bits of media floating around inside the caliper with the bleed nipple and hose being removed edit: that better not be locktite on that bleed nipple!

[@Mrconception]

Its gonna be locktite

[@BaguetteBeardBass]

god help getting that loose without snapping it

[@mannys9130]

Blue loctite. It's not hard to remove. I don't think it's a good idea, but it's not the end of the world. Blue comes loose easily.

[@billwithers7457]

I found it odd that he didn't get a cylinder hone to smooth down the inside of the cylinder. Even if he didn't blast it, it still should have been honed to refinish the surface.

[@BaguetteBeardBass]

but loctite on any bolt you want to easily remove is a bad idea. it's not like it will back out. debby downer alert sorry

[@deez130]

Nice to see people paint with proper paint with activator and everything and not cheaping out with spray can garbage.

[@riverhoneybee]

Super *THICC* Grease. (; Great job! I anticipate every restoration! Keep up the great work.

[@SVTJD]

Awesome job!! This kind of stuff is fascinating to me! I could watch these kind of videos all day long. I looooove the no music style, very relaxing to have just the sounds of work. Peaceful. Thank you for sharing you projects and skills with us. I really appreciate your level of detail and precision, it’s very satisfying to watch, I’m sure it’s even better for you to experience it first hand. Great job on this channel I’m a huge fan of your work. Good luck and keep it up, you are appreciated my friend

[@britlitemail]

Utterly great videos. Your work has definitely inspired some DIY work that I've gotten into, no doubt it's happened for others too. Very excited to continue see the car coming together, piece by piece. Cheers.

[@doug774]

Pro Tip: For parts that see a lot of hot temperatures, choose a high temperature enamel paint and primer, there specially designed for a more durable finish and can withstand temps over 500˚C

[@simonjames46]

another great video, always look forward to you putting out new content!

[@RestoreIt]

Thank you Simon. I’m always working as hard as I can to get new content out. Soon I hope to have one video per week :)

[@RTS1980]

Normally with a compressor to pop piston out, I would put a rag there to dampen the 'pop'.

[@petermathews9298]

Correct. It can damage the face of the piston

[@PCUBED09]

I wonder how long it will take to restore the whole car Keep it up!

[@twobyfour]

Sweepstake? I`m going for 28/04/2042.

[@xPaperCutx1]

Probably close to a year

[@ededisonn542]

10 minutes for a Brake Caliper... let's say 24 hours for the whole car restoration

[@Jackie-cw3yw]

Are you talking about my car?! lol

[@ilustrado7291]

My man... Back at it again with the satisfying videos.

[@RodgersMwiliza]

Hey when are we seeing the finished E30? can't wait to the finished product!

[@RestoreIt]

One day soon hopefully!

[@klegolas4088]

Perfection takes time!

[@0ddAsianNerd]

Im always amazed by the reassembling part of your videos because im the type of person who can barely put a mechanical pencil back together let alone a part of a car

[@lordvengerx]

Bloody fantastic outstanding job mate each video just keeps getting better :D

[@bezimienny.]

Prefekt work🙏

[@williamtech4668]

Never seen someone do so much effort in his brake system hehe, i cant argue with that! this looks just awesome. Still have to say that you never ever have to force the brake piston in with a tool! This tool is only ment for servicing your brakes (new pads/cleaning) It is easely possible with hand . The grease must be high friction grease on the guides! I hope you learned from me. Its brakes we talk about, those must be save ;) Still love this channel to watch!

[@stevekapitany8908]

will you restore the car part by part or there will be a longer video?

[@Mainbusfail]

That was done perfectly!! I would or could not have done it better myself I had the same spray gear and materials as you do. Just great work.

[@Header616]

Dude I'm actually restoring brake calipers for E30 and this video is very helpful for me. Today I was little bit nervous from that :) Thanks a lot.

[@RestoreIt]

Super cool. Happy it helped :)

[@arivataplays]

Love the channel. If I see one of your videos, it doesn't matter what I am watching, I will click and go straight to watch your new video. Watching your restoration videos is one of the most satisfying things for me. Thank you.

[@patrickbonin137]

Great job as usual...like the comp air to blow the piston out lol....one day consider a ultrasonic bath when soaking the parts...nevertheless still a perfect effort 10 out of 10😅✌

[@drumskas]

Amazing without saying a word. Easy to follow along.

[@TheDutyPaid]

High temperature paint for those calipers? Also primer! lol

[@howtodoitdude1662]

You are definitely a professional! An amateur would paint the threads and the inside of the piston housing. Great job!

[@alecoq8331]

Better than new

[@aexanrebr3522]

my summer car

[@jayoliver3734]

While I am an E23/28 guy instead of E30, I still find your videos incredibly useful given the easy crossover of some of the parts, especially the differential. Keep up the good work!

[@douglashealy]

Repeat, 3 more times.

[@luk4s56]

what is this magic? i never before in my life seen cylinder come out that easily

[@petermathews9298]

Me too. I struggle

[@mitarb7780]

This is a very good job. Congratulations.This men is a amazing vorker. Mitar

[@vistkri]

Fantastic! I’m going to take mine now just because I see its not a waste of time! Looks better than new!

[@yunusemrekip8159]

I love you restoration

[@brianmasters8348]

Sounds goofy but I was taught to lube the Piston seal then blow compressed air through the port while working the Piston in. Kinda tricky at first but works well. Not trying to haggle, your a god among men my Friend keep it up!

[@alext0801]

с точки зрения обслуживания, это треш. Поршень должен легко входить когда все новое и смазанное. Штуцер конечно прокачной на фиксатор резьбы, это СИЛЬНО!

[@LDimon84]

Может смазка от закисания

[@andrewmatz1858]

Поршень не входил походу потому что он отпескоструил цилиндр

[@jesufew]

Small tips for your next caliper restoration (rear set ? ;) ) A little piece of plywood might prevent any scratches when bumping out the piston. You can blast with something a little harder if you leave the piston and the old boot in place. No risks for the bore. It's better to close the threaded input with the old brake hose when blasting. It seems you've soaked the main seal in DOT before mounting, best way to do ! A better way to mount the main boot is to install it on the bottom edge of the piston prior, then in the caliper. Really easier and no pinches. Same thing for the smaller boots. Install it on the shaft first, a lil'bit of grease and insert it in the caliper mount. The only mistake is the thread-locker on the bleeder. Really frail part so ... really bad idea. In fact I'm even using cooper grease for the bleeder and the hose. I like rebuilding calipers, nice and peaceful operation, except the blasting step. And ... it might be useful ... sometime ...

[@_NoYName_777]

После такой реконструкции тормозов, ими лучше не пользоваться.

[@Aero-jc1wx]

отпескоструил по ходу цилиндр суппорта.

[@Bandicoot803]

What looked like an old junk part to be tossed in the bin is now back on track to hit the road again! Well done, sir! Well done!

[@sube1988]

where is the orher one and the hole car?♥️

[@pauladams9477]

In the scrap yard??

[@dartman1965]

Looks super....and loving the automotive restorations......

[@vyacheslavfilippov9842]

покрасил обычной эмалью и смазал силиконом? отличный экспонат для музея XD

[@дмитрийЕгорычев-е8ы]

Еще и лаком закрыл)))

[@guillermonieri4203]

You make it look easy and doable. Great lesson.

[@98Etienne98]

Le me: I wonder when there will be more E30 restoration videos Literally 2 hours later....

[@RestoreIt]

You did it with your mind!

[@kylecorrow702]

I love your videos man. Dont stop

[@dedmoped3420]

Однозначно палец вверх!

[@madeinmygarage6600]

I hate rust! And you good!!! With respect from Russia!!! 👍

[@FrenchCrow]

Your car will eventually be better than a brand new BMW.

[@RestoreIt]

I hope so :)

[@FrenchCrow]

Handcraft vs soulless industrial. You'll have YOUR ultimate BMW...

[@kellerrobert80]

Your techniques and results are getting better. Keep it up. You must have access to a BMW shop to get that cool insertion tool.

[@R.E.HILL_]

Protecting all bare skin... very good, and so was all the rest of it too... ☺

[@baladar1353]

Just restored my cars front left brake caliper. I tell ya, masking the inside of the cylinder is not an easy job. Even after degreasing and drying with warm air, the masking tape didn't want to stick to the wall of the cylinder. I don't have a sandblasting setup (only a self-made one that sucks...), so I removed the rust with: 1., wirebrushing twice, accessing small inner curves was difficult... it removed most of the rust flakes 2., using phosphoric acid solution (20%) to dissolve the rust on the surfaces, twice again 3., wirebrushing again to get rid of the remaining product of the acid 4., soaking and washing the caliper in nitro-thinner, it washed off the acid remanants. After primering, I painted the caliper twice, leaving about 2 hours between the first and second layer. I guess there's no need to sand it after applying the primer, since the surface of the caliper/pads holder is originally rugged. I found that replacing the dust cover to the caliper/piston is easier if you put the dust cover onto the pistons bottom to let the outside lip of the cover free, putting the o-ring (soaked with brake fluid) into the cylinder, then placing the piston in place, while the outer lip of the cover snaps in to its place. Then I pushed the piston all the way in, the inner lip snapped to its place too. Wetting the piston with brake fluid makes it easier to put it together, you want to take care not to spill brake fluid on the freshly painted surface to avoid etching of the paint.

[@sleepypipit9631]

Did you fish that car out of a salt lake or why is it so rusty

[@Skitungen]

Its a BMW thats why.

[@joshuarosen6242]

I presume you live somewhere warm and dry. If you lived in England or Germany you wouldn't be surprised.

[@klegolas4088]

M8 not even bad at German, try owning Japan rustbucket at scandinavia

[@jax9769]

Thought you would grease the piston before putting it in.

[@Rubbernecker]

"The paint is still wet, wait, don't touc.... Never mind."

[@woof3886]

At last a new video! Awesome as always, thank you!

[@ВасилийВеликий-щ9р]

Нахера ты пескоструил цилиндр? его ненадо было трогать вообще... теперь суппорт можно в помойку выбросить, ибо не будет тормозить а сопливить конкретно тормозухой

[@ОчисткаВодыКазань]

Я вот тоже посмотрел, на это безобразие, заклинит нахер. А комменты почитать так нахваливают этого идиота все.

[@ВасилийВеликий-щ9р]

дауны безмозгие... они не понимают нихера

[@my_streams_moscow]

он ещё и прокачной штуцер посадил на фиксатор резьбы, идиот =)

[@DIXIv646]

он еще каловым(дай бог 100*С выдержит) силиконом направляющие помазал жирно...

[@жительстраныаналоговнет]

зато Крым наш Платон наш дорогой бензин наш платные парковки наши кривые дороги наши замечательно живём!

[@Эрев]

More E30 restoration videos! Very professional work!

[@ЕвгенийРодькин-н9з]

Отпескоструить зеркало цилиндра?... Посадить на фиксатор штуцер прокачки?...

[@bp3niva]

а мог бы просто от восьмёрки поставить :))

[@ЕвгенийРодькин-н9з]

Они бы ему по цене золота обошлись :)

[@bp3niva]

да я шучу конечно. просто не знал что они настолько похожи

[@777tekilla777]

Тоже в недоумении как можно было рабочую поверхность отпескоструить, и при этом столько хвалебных отзывов.

[@frankbilders7763]

Я думал мне показалось что он цилиндр отпескоструил. Да и поршень туда новый втыкать как-то не то. Его тогда притирать надо по идее.

[@R2D2trashcan]

I hope that’s the colour of the whole car looks awesome!

[@Роман1988-о3у]

что за термостойкий лак? что за термостойкий силикон? зачем штуцер на фиксатор посадил? ЧТО ЗА БРЕД???

[@bp3niva]

он понятия не имеет что делает. его дело -- реклама всяких жижек

[@irbisirbisov4423]

Пыльник и поршень вставлял неправильно. Поэтому и остановка съёмки. Была. На штуцере думаю была смазка для незакисания. И ещё . Что так 1 суппорт? А не два? И пескоструй и сначала потом поршень извлекаем. Думаю так. Согласны Русскоязычные?

[@bp3niva]

да он вообще фигнёй занимается. просто баблишко рубт за рекламу всяких жижек... а дурачки (см восторженные комменты от англоязычных ниже) ведутся

[@ДанилДомбург]

Он запескоструил "зеркало" поршня ?!?!?

[@LDimon84]

@@irbisirbisov4423 раковины внутри не особо критично... главное новый поршень

[@metaframe2k]

1. Dressing anther on the piston. 2. The inner side of the anther is smeared. 3. The piston is installed 4. Anther is worn on the caliper. P.S. sorry for my English. I recommend using lubricant for calipers: Mitsubishi MZ 101616 EX

[@sanho1988]

You cant paint break calipers, dot fluid will eat that paint in no time

[@Mikey83943]

Turns out you can. Most people keep their brake fluid inside the system.

[@quickvictor]

@@Mikey83943 lol

[@lsswappedcessna]

You can paint the calipers as long as the fluid stays _inside_ the system, which is _supposed to be_ closed to the outside world. It needs to be high temp paint, of course.

[@birdie399]

Very satisfying to watch this transformation. Thanks for sharing your skills.

[@richterman3962]

Dude just buy another caliper they $20 for a pair

[@nilleftw]

If his hobby is restoring things, I don't think that he would want to buy new ones. Where I live, finding new calipers for $20 (especially colored ones) would be impossible unless I stole them.

[@Tailss1]

I doubt new OEM calipers for a BMW would be that cheap.

[@Amberas1]

Amazing if you can find them so cheap. Here in Norway, a single, used caliper in semi-ok condition is probably around $100, and then you'd have to restore that aswell. An aftermarked, not as good as OEM caliper is probably around $200+.

[@Tailss1]

Also here where I live if you put used brake parts on a vehicle it would void the road worthiness certificate. Rebuilding a brake caliper however is fine providing it is done correctly. Only thing this chap missed is honing the cylinder before installing the new piston. I would think the rebuild kit is much cheaper then buying a whole new caliper.

[@Tailss1]

@@forevercomputing The piston was replaced and it's my understanding you should hone the bore to allow the new piston to seat properly. There is some seriously tight specs with these as working pressure (and heat) can be very high. Braking on a steep hill for example. There is no margin for error as this is a critical part of the cars brakes and you need to be able to trust it.

[@mikevonkleist6767]

Now that was pretty. I've rebuilt so many calipers. I didn't paint them but I wish I could have. In this boot design, I'd install the Piston by driving dry air through the bleeder orifice. Worked great

[@genkavich9015]

Ну почему, блеать, на видосах все так просто!!

[@Vadim_Kovalchuk]

Да это пиздешь потому что. Там нет заклиненных поршней. Он свободно их вытащил.

[@thedetlef97]

Perfect! I just watched EricTheCarGuy's brake caliper rebuild and thought to myself that something like that would be a great project for you.

[@МеханМеханыч]

собрал суппорт как рукожопый...смазки толком нет...поршень запихал в наглую...сразу видно к авторемонту не имеет ни какова отношения!

[@bp3niva]

так он живёт тем, что рекламирует здесь всякие жижки...

[@billybobjoe198]

I'm starting to believe you found an e30 in a lake, pulled it out, and have started restoring it one caliper at a time. Nice video, makes me want to rebuilt the calipers on my esprit now.

[@disorderindminor]

this man is master of adhesion, i like what you did there with that 800 grit

[@colinaskey9777]

A superb restoration of a perfectly good and well made brake caliper that would have no doubt found its way to the scrap yard,it looks like it has just been unbox ed, well worth my 5 ☆ rating

[@jeffr0]

7:50 it’s all about having the right tools. Another good video. Keep it up.

[@basedtiger8984]

You will always get my like anytime you restore a BMW part

[@nefariouspurplebadger]

To the people saying throw the parts in acid: you can’t have the inside of the cylinder or the piston itself be exposed to anything that might corrode or otherwise damage the surfaces in anyway. Those parts are made to fit very very very precisely together. Just dropping the piston is enough to ruin the fit inside the cylinder.

[@punkbloater]

I hope we will get to see the E30 when it’s done, but until then let’s get some more parts resto. 😊 Great work man, awesome!

[@Zc2915]

Great resto man! looks amazing

[@viralpenguin]

Loving the car related restorations!!