The Random E46/ZHP Question Thread

[UdubBadger]

Anyone have an easier solution/DIY to the "cricket noise" from the Blower fan? Mine has been doing it more and more as it gets colder and colder and I'm running the heater more...

http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthr...t=Blower+Motor

I hear sometimes blasting compressed air in there will help. Essentially the issue is dust/dirt buildup around the fan bearing.

[Avetiso]

My brakes are all the sudden squeeking a touch when I come to a slow stop at lights and such.

Pads? Rotors? What are we talking about. Too lazy to google.

Dane come fix it for me

Sometimes they just squeal. Might need to grease the pads. Or they could be ending their life and the squeal is coming. You need to take a gander.

[NoVAphotog]

I hear sometimes blasting compressed air in there will help. Essentially the issue is dust/dirt buildup around the fan bearing.

Thanks Seth, and blasting it up through the center vents or removing the cabin filter and shoving the nozzle down in there deep and blowing?

[UdubBadger]

Sometimes they just squeal. Might need to grease the pads. Or they could be ending their life and the squeal is coming. You need to take a gander.

New as of Nov 2013 I have to think I got more than 12k out of them.


I'll grease up the backs and see what happens. Only heard when it got cold recently.

[UdubBadger]

Thanks Seth, and blasting it up through the center vents or removing the cabin filter and shoving the nozzle down in there deep and blowing?

Both not a bad idea. Also the little vent in the control housing. Then blast the fan at 100% to get it all out of the system.

[danewilson77]

Yep. Brake lube is a must.



"No flamesuit required"

[theothersawyer]

Both not a bad idea. Also the little vent in the control housing. Then blast the fan at 100% to get it all out of the system.

Mine has been doing this and it's annoying! I just turn up the volume on the radio! Haha

[UdubBadger]

Yep. Brake lube is a must.



"No flamesuit required"

Yeah I should do my pins for sure since I have the brass bushings upgrade too.

Anyone have a lube of choice for the backs of pads?

[UdubBadger]

Mine has been doing this and it's annoying! I just turn up the volume on the radio! Haha

Also a very effective solution.

BSW kit FTW.

[johnrando]

Ok to take off the pads when they've already been on for lots of miles, grease the backs, then put them back on? I'm getting squeaks at low braking speeds. Do you have to re-bed them?

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