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  • rampelsauceR
    rampelsauceR
    rampelsauce
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    #8

    Put in a drift style hydro e-brake, but make it lock.  Piece of candy.

    Pretty much any E36 drift thread should have this information.  Plus, because you aren't getting xXsLiDeWayZZXx you can mount the lever in a discreet location, or possibly use your factory handbrake location (with a little engineering)

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      Rowleym
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      rampelsauce said:

      Put in a drift style hydro e-brake, but make it lock.  Piece of candy.

      Pretty much any E36 drift thread should have this information.  Plus, because you aren't getting xXsLiDeWayZZXx you can mount the lever in a discreet location, or possibly use your factory handbrake location (with a little engineering)

      So I was thinking a hydro e brake, with a lock. That would be sufficient in an e30 right? I mean, if the brake lines fail, its in gear right? My only concern is that I plan to daily it, but I need some ebrake loving, and I DO NOT want to fix the mechanical drum ebrake thingy

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      • EarlE
        EarlE
        Earl
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        #10

        ^John Prusinski has this setup on his e30 and it has never failed=)

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        • jc43089J
          jc43089J
          jc43089
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          #11

          Ok, excellent plan, I have seen that before with a locking handle.  I think I could make it work with the stock handle.  It's really only for running back into the house without shutting it off etc, I never use the ebrake when the engine is off.  Has anyone here had a brake line failure on a BMW?  The separated front/rear master cylinder should prevent total loss of brakes right?

          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
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            Rowleym
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            #12

            I had a "brake Lining" light go on last night while testing out the WORKING ABS on my 1987 325e. I don't know what the hell that means but it turned off...

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            • jc43089J
              jc43089J
              jc43089
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              #13

              The pad wear sensor wire is either damaged or the pad is low causing it to break.  It is simply a circuit monitoring continuity which breaks when the pad loses thickness and it rubs through the "sensor".

              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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              • patsbimmer1P
                patsbimmer1P
                patsbimmer1
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                #14

                jc43089 said:

                Ok, excellent plan, I have seen that before with a locking handle.  I think I could make it work with the stock handle.  It's really only for running back into the house without shutting it off etc, I never use the ebrake when the engine is off.  Has anyone here had a brake line failure on a BMW?  The separated front/rear master cylinder should prevent total loss of brakes right?

                You are correct

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                  Rowleym
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                  Hmm.... there is a hell of a lot of things that were "replaced" that actually weren't on this car. I wish I would have screen shot the for sale ad before the mods took it down... Brakes were supposedly new 10k ago. 

                  Hey at least the light works. (maybe?)

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                  • wasnt m3W
                    wasnt m3W
                    wasnt m3
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                    #16

                    Rowleym said:

                    Hmm.... there is a hell of a lot of things that were "replaced" that actually weren't on this car. I wish I would have screen shot the for sale ad before the mods took it down... Brakes were supposedly new 10k ago.

                    Hey at least the light works. (maybe?)

                    http://www.wibimmers.com/board/index.php?/topic/2462-fs-87-325e-coupe-2250/

                    I can still see the ad, not sure if you can.

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                      Rowleym
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                      #17

                      I do not have permission to view the ad. Could you please take a screen shot or something for me? Not that its a huge issue, I bought the car for 1150, I just want to see what all was said to be replaced. 

                      Just bothers me that the dude knew I was going to drive at home 70 miles down the interstate, and the damn steering was nearly disconnected, the front two wheels were SERIOUSLY bent, and one of the lugs on the front wheel was busted off, and none of that was mentioned. Just scares me to drive it before I check over absolutely everything now.

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                      • rampelsauceR
                        rampelsauceR
                        rampelsauce
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                        Rowleym said:

                        I do not have permission to view the ad. Could you please take a screen shot or something for me? Not that its a huge issue, I bought the car for 1150, I just want to see what all was said to be replaced. 

                        Just bothers me that the dude knew I was going to drive at home 70 miles down the interstate, and the damn steering was nearly disconnected, the front two wheels were SERIOUSLY bent, and one of the lugs on the front wheel was busted off, and none of that was mentioned. Just scares me to drive it before I check over absolutely everything now. 

                        You bought the car from tsweers?

                        I'll send you the list on the ad.

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                        E91 328xi - F15 X5 40e - Hopes and dreams of eventually having a cool car

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                        • rampelsauceR
                          rampelsauceR
                          rampelsauce
                          wrote on last edited by
                          #19

                          Rowleym said:

                          I do not have permission to view the ad. Could you please take a screen shot or something for me? Not that its a huge issue, I bought the car for 1150, I just want to see what all was said to be replaced. 

                          Just bothers me that the dude knew I was going to drive at home 70 miles down the interstate, and the damn steering was nearly disconnected, the front two wheels were SERIOUSLY bent, and one of the lugs on the front wheel was busted off, and none of that was mentioned. Just scares me to drive it before I check over absolutely everything now. 

                          Same seller sold a car that was undriveable to another forum member.

                          547421260Wagonsig.jpg.13a2d6479bb8e139b82b81acc0402e18.jpg

                          E91 328xi - F15 X5 40e - Hopes and dreams of eventually having a cool car

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                            B
                            B C
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                            jc43089 said:

                            Ok, Has anyone here had a brake line failure on a BMW? 

                            Not a BMW but last winter some of the guys on here witnessed the Snapsquatch blow the line on my camry. I drove it 4 miles home. Brakes "worked" but it was more or less nothing for 90% pedal travel then locking the front wheel that last 10%

                            And for the record i blew the lines on the accord i borrowed from my inlaws while repairing the camry......the lines burst less than 1/4 mile from their house

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                            • jc43089J
                              jc43089J
                              jc43089
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                              Snap said:

                              Not a BMW but last winter some of the guys on here witnessed the Snapsquatch blow the line on my camry. I drove it 4 miles home. Brakes "worked" but it was more or less nothing for 90% pedal travel then locking the front wheel that last 10%

                              And for the record i blew the lines on the accord i borrowed from my inlaws while repairing the camry......the lines burst less than 1/4 mile from their house

                              Note to self: brakes will be fine as long as you don't let snap drive it.

                              I will just go with a hydro attached to my locking oe handle. That saves a bunch of thinking. Any recommendations? I will pay for a quality one.

                              Sent from my potato phone

                              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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                                #22

                                Once you figure out a setup that maintains the OE handle, let me know=) I have wanted to do that setup but never took the time to plan it out

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                                • YoungCRY
                                  YoungCRY
                                  YoungCR
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                                  Snap said:

                                  Not a BMW but last winter some of the guys on here witnessed the Snapsquatch blow the line on my camry. I drove it 4 miles home. Brakes "worked" but it was more or less nothing for 90% pedal travel then locking the front wheel that last 10%And for the record i blew the lines on the accord i borrowed from my inlaws while repairing the camry......the lines burst less than 1/4 mile from their house

                                  Even did a brake stand in his own puddle of brake fluid

                                  Chris Young
                                  BMWCCA #458972
                                  1986 528e/5  | 1994 530i/5 | 1995 540i/6 | 2013 X5 35d | 1998 C1500 Suburban | 1995 K2500 Suburban

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                                  • patsbimmer1P
                                    patsbimmer1P
                                    patsbimmer1
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                                    CYoung said:

                                    Even did a brake stand in his own puddle of brake fluid

                                    Now that's a man right there!

                                    2011 e90 M3 - DCT, Borla exhaust, BMW Performance Black Grille, ECS Painted Corners, Ziza Angel Eyes

                                    07 335i Stella - sport package, BMS DCI, zhp knob, TMS cf parking brake lever, VRSF downpipes, MHD tune, H&R race springs, other stuff *SOLD*

                                    97 328i Lola - sport package, m50 intake manifold, m50 manifold.com install kit, custom CAI, K&N filter, Borla exhaust, FK silverline coilovers, 25.5mm front sway bar, Powerflex front sway bushings, Turner Radiator, fan delete *sold*
                                    95 325is *sold*
                                    93 nissan 240sx KA-T *sold*

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