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e36 Front Caliper: Assembly Issue

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  • merlM
    merlM
    merl
    wrote on last edited by
    #4

    I had one that was difficult to assemble as well ... It just took time and influence and it did finally go together.

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    • jc43089J
      jc43089J
      jc43089
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      I would recommend brute force at this point.

      2/94 325i Sedan, Arctic Gray: UUC LTW FW, EVO 3 and DSSR, +.020 Maxsil pistons, ASC delete, Eibach shocks/springs, 16" contour reps 238k
      3/93 325i Coupe, Schwarz 2, Sketchy stance action, ebay turbo, 300k
      '89 325i Vert, Alpine White: 5spd swapped, sold.

      '04 Toyota Sienna: 24V to 24V swap in progress

      '05 Volvo V70R, 6spd.  200k
      '85 Toyota LandCruiser: Lifted, gas hog. 205k
      '99 Nissan Maxima: 5spd, Rusty but trusty winter beater. 252k RIP.

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      • EarlE
        EarlE
        Earl
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        #6

        I tried multiple brute force methods and it seemed to lodge the piston without driving it in. haha Anyone want to give a hand at assembling this one? I have been trying not to ruin the powder coat as well.

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        • EarlE
          EarlE
          Earl
          wrote on last edited by
          #7

          So I took scotchbrite and cleaned up the inner bore. I then lubricated everything again and tried to reassemble the caliper. It is still a no go. Now to try the piston in the freezer

          museum sig 2earl.jpg

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          • EarlE
            EarlE
            Earl
            wrote on last edited by
            #8

            Still SOL=/

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            • EarlE
              EarlE
              Earl
              wrote on last edited by
              #9

              Would anyone be interested in looking at this at the e30 picnic this weekend? It would be nice to be done with the calipers

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              • EarlE
                EarlE
                Earl
                wrote on last edited by
                #10

                ?

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                • jc43089J
                  jc43089J
                  jc43089
                  wrote on last edited by
                  #11

                  Just bring it with, I'm sure somebody can look at it.

                  2/94 325i Sedan, Arctic Gray: UUC LTW FW, EVO 3 and DSSR, +.020 Maxsil pistons, ASC delete, Eibach shocks/springs, 16" contour reps 238k
                  3/93 325i Coupe, Schwarz 2, Sketchy stance action, ebay turbo, 300k
                  '89 325i Vert, Alpine White: 5spd swapped, sold.

                  '04 Toyota Sienna: 24V to 24V swap in progress

                  '05 Volvo V70R, 6spd.  200k
                  '85 Toyota LandCruiser: Lifted, gas hog. 205k
                  '99 Nissan Maxima: 5spd, Rusty but trusty winter beater. 252k RIP.

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                  • EarlE
                    EarlE
                    Earl
                    wrote on last edited by
                    #12

                    Lol Was planning on it=P

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                    • I
                      I
                      industrialsized
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                      #13

                      if no one takes car of you txt me and ill get it worked out for you

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                      • EarlE
                        EarlE
                        Earl
                        wrote on last edited by
                        #14

                        Thanks Dustin =P I am just confused as to why only one of the four is being a pain lol

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