Rear break caliper service kv6 Tourer 2001

JPeter · 22nd December 2015, 07:14

Hi!
Must fix the brakes on the Tourer. Have had them off three times pushing the cylinders back and forth but the breaks keeps on jamming after a few days every time.
Anyone knows the exact rear caliper cylinder diameter and if these are likely to fit?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-3-SERI...item4d188e37b1

Thanks in advance!
JPeter

trikey · 22nd December 2015, 07:30

Try these guys..

http://brakeparts.co.uk/#!/shop/ROVE...el%20cylinders

They were recommended by another member, really good prices and fast service too.

MWMan · 22nd December 2015, 08:55

Just to support Trikey's post - I have bought all my brake pads and discs from Brakeparts.co.uk for the last few years across a number vehicles and they have been of really good quality and value.

JPeter · 22nd December 2015, 10:30

Great! Thank you both!
Cheers
JPeter

Jules · 22nd December 2015, 10:51

The OEM rear calliper seal kits are still available from Rimmers for about 11 quid.
Sadly the front ones are NLA but we refurb the front callipers by kits from Brakesint as mentioned above
The quality of the rubber parts appears to be as good as OEM.

Never buy the cheap copies especially when dealing with brakes!

Sticking callipers are caused by corrosion on the piston which can be safely removed as long as no pitting whatsoever has formed around the sealing area surface.
1000-1500 grit wet & dry is used to clean up surfaces.
Pack the piston and dust seal with a proper rubber cylinder grease (this bit is not done at the factory because they want them to corrode!)

Also use grease on the outside of the dust seal to ensure all moisture is repelled from getting in.

JPeter · 23rd December 2015, 05:17

Hi again,
Are the caliper seals the same for the Tourer and the Saloon?
Thanks
JPeter

Jules · 23rd December 2015, 07:58

Indeed they are

22nd December 2015, 07:14	#1
JPeter Regular poster Rover 75 2.5 Tourer / Rover 75 2.5 Saloon auto Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Ystad Posts: 30 Thanks: 13 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Rear break caliper service kv6 Tourer 2001 Hi! Must fix the brakes on the Tourer. Have had them off three times pushing the cylinders back and forth but the breaks keeps on jamming after a few days every time. Anyone knows the exact rear caliper cylinder diameter and if these are likely to fit? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-3-SERI...item4d188e37b1 Thanks in advance! JPeter

22nd December 2015, 07:30	#2
trikey Premium Trader Rover 75 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Devon Posts: 33,773 Thanks: 8,837 Thanked 14,831 Times in 8,030 Posts	Try these guys.. http://brakeparts.co.uk/#!/shop/ROVE...el%20cylinders They were recommended by another member, really good prices and fast service too. __________________ Lest we forget..

22nd December 2015, 10:51	#5
Jules This is my second home ZT 260 SE Twilight and 10 other 75 ZT's :O Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Conwy NORTH WALES Posts: 11,094 Thanks: 512 Thanked 1,116 Times in 763 Posts	The OEM rear calliper seal kits are still available from Rimmers for about 11 quid. Sadly the front ones are NLA but we refurb the front callipers by kits from Brakesint as mentioned above The quality of the rubber parts appears to be as good as OEM. Never buy the cheap copies especially when dealing with brakes! Sticking callipers are caused by corrosion on the piston which can be safely removed as long as no pitting whatsoever has formed around the sealing area surface. 1000-1500 grit wet & dry is used to clean up surfaces. Pack the piston and dust seal with a proper rubber cylinder grease (this bit is not done at the factory because they want them to corrode!) Also use grease on the outside of the dust seal to ensure all moisture is repelled from getting in. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Newbies do now!! 1. Plenum drains..all 3 or 4 year dependent 2. Cooling fan..All speeds functioning 3. Bonnet cable divider block

23rd December 2015, 07:58	#7
Jules This is my second home ZT 260 SE Twilight and 10 other 75 ZT's :O Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Conwy NORTH WALES Posts: 11,094 Thanks: 512 Thanked 1,116 Times in 763 Posts	Indeed they are __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Newbies do now!! 1. Plenum drains..all 3 or 4 year dependent 2. Cooling fan..All speeds functioning 3. Bonnet cable divider block

22nd December 2015, 08:55	#3
MWMan Loves to post Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Bishop's Stortford Posts: 418 Thanks: 210 Thanked 289 Times in 124 Posts	Just to support Trikey's post - I have bought all my brake pads and discs from Brakeparts.co.uk for the last few years across a number vehicles and they have been of really good quality and value.

22nd December 2015, 10:30	#4
JPeter Regular poster Rover 75 2.5 Tourer / Rover 75 2.5 Saloon auto Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Ystad Posts: 30 Thanks: 13 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Great! Thank you both! Cheers JPeter

23rd December 2015, 05:17	#6
JPeter Regular poster Rover 75 2.5 Tourer / Rover 75 2.5 Saloon auto Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Ystad Posts: 30 Thanks: 13 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hi again, Are the caliper seals the same for the Tourer and the Saloon? Thanks JPeter