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    Can you rebuild stock brake caliper

    Is it possible to rebuild the stock front brake caliper?
    Are the seals available?
    i don't think the pistons are available.

    #2
    Originally posted by dog2bert View Post
    Is it possible to rebuild the stock front brake caliper?
    Are the seals available?
    i don't think the pistons are available.
    Its a straightforward task. I have no idea what parts are available today - but a bought a new set of front seals about 4 weeks ago because I did a rebuild and always backfill my reserves.

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      #3
      Originally posted by dog2bert View Post
      Is it possible to rebuild the stock front brake caliper?
      Are the seals available?
      i don't think the pistons are available.
      Very rebuildable.

      OE seals: https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...te-34111157037

      Buy-it-once pistons: https://www.bimmerworld.com/Stainles...Set-Ate10.html
      '03.5 M3 SMG Coupe - Jet Black / Black

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        #4
        Thanks for the help and links

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          #5
          Did this last year, it's a pretty simple re-build.
          RIP M3F
          2002 M3 - 2002 325iT - 1994 Bronco

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            #6
            Do our cars require DOT 4 Low Viscosity?

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              #7
              bump

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                #8
                For my car on the street, I run ATE SL.6 which I *think* I recall seeing is LV.

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                  #9
                  Originally posted by dog2bert View Post
                  Do our cars require DOT 4 Low Viscosity?
                  Technically yes although I think in most circumstances it won't make that much difference, particularly at non extreme temperatures (cold in particular)

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                    #10
                    Anybody has a link for rear caliper pistons? I search for SS pistons on Bimmerworld but can’t find rear option.
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                    2002 BMW E46 M3 TiAg 6mt Track car project
                    2006 BMW E46 M3 Estoril blue 6mt Garage Queen
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                      #11
                      Originally posted by Gt4 View Post
                      Anybody has a link for rear caliper pistons? I search for SS pistons on Bimmerworld but can’t find rear option.
                      Rockauto has rear caliper pistons individually or as part of a kit. Can't guarantee they will be SS but can try calling first or always return if not (hint: use PayPal to pay since they cover return shipping). For what it's worth the rebuilt calipers I got from them did have SS pistons.

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                        #12
                        Originally posted by Gt4 View Post
                        Anybody has a link for rear caliper pistons? I search for SS pistons on Bimmerworld but can’t find rear option.
                        Unless you are tracking the car with an aggressive pad compound, I would just go with OE piston non-SS for the rear.

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                          #13
                          Originally posted by Estoril View Post

                          Unless you are tracking the car with an aggressive pad compound, I would just go with OE piston non-SS for the rear.
                          What is the reason for using SS piston for the track?

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                            #14
                            Originally posted by bimmer View Post

                            Rockauto has rear caliper pistons individually or as part of a kit. Can't guarantee they will be SS but can try calling first or always return if not (hint: use PayPal to pay since they cover return shipping). For what it's worth the rebuilt calipers I got from them did have SS pistons.
                            Thanks, just bought the rear piston kits from them
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                            2002 BMW E46 M3 TiAg 6mt Track car project
                            2006 BMW E46 M3 Estoril blue 6mt Garage Queen
                            2024 Toyota Land Cruiser Black DD/Tow Truck

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                              #15
                              Is there an option for upgraded seals somewhere? After a rebuild and then a couple of track days the calipers start hangup again

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