The Random E46/ZHP Question Thread

[UdubBadger]

I was gonna say Sean just dealt with his parking brake.


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[LivesNearCostco]

OK thanks Derek. I can definitely try sandpaper on both shoes and inner part of rear rotor hat. I do have new rotor hats in the garage that I bought 4 years ago and haven't needed yet--maybe time to put them on! I see new Genuine BMW brake shoes are $99 at AutoHausAZ while aftermarket shoes are $41 there or $40 from BavAuto. ECS Tuning has Meyele for $41 or Pagid for $54. Then there is the option to replace just the springs, springs & adjusters, cables, and cable guide tubes.

I would definitely make sure the parking brake is adjusted correctly. Also you should check if the shoes have glazed over or not. Lack of friction from a smooth surface will result in a poor hold. You can also use some sandpaper and try and remove the glossy layer to see if it will improve grip. Double check the rotor surface that the shoe touches. I would use sandpaper on all surfaces related to the handbrake operation.

[stephenkirsh]

How many miles do you guys get out of your PSSs:
For those who don't track:
For those who do track/autox:

[derbo]

How many miles do you guys get out of your PSSs:
For those who don't track:
For those who do track/autox:

Friend of mine with his 540i got about 16k or so and he tracks.

[Ssparrow]

About to change my diff and tranny fluid this weekend and just realized my new drain plugs don't come with crush washers, do we need em or is that what the green o rings on the plugs for? Doing a bit of research and I couldn't find a good answer. Thanks!


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[Crickett]

About to change my diff and tranny fluid this weekend and just realized my new drain plugs don't come with crush washers, do we need em or is that what the green o rings on the plugs for? Doing a bit of research and I couldn't find a good answer. Thanks!


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Yup, the plugs have built-in o rings, no washers needed!

[Ssparrow]

Good to know! Thanks again!


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[ELCID86]

Can someone confirm the parts needed to replace the drain and fill plugs on a manual tranny and on the diff?

2x tranny plugs 2311 753 1356 ?

2x Diff plugs 711 9963 355?



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[Ssparrow]

Can someone confirm the parts needed to replace the drain and fill plugs on a manual tranny and on the diff?

2x tranny plugs 2311 753 1356 ?

2x Diff plugs 711 9963 355?



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About to tackle this job myself. I bought new plugs but didn't think about crush washers. But I'm pretty sure they are not needed. This is what I bought

Diff plugs x2 33117525064
Tranny plugs x2 23117531356


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[ELCID86]

About to tackle this job myself. I bought new plugs but didn't think about crush washers. But I'm pretty sure they are not needed. This is what I bought

Diff plugs x2 33117525064
Tranny plugs x2 23117531356


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Thanks. The p/n for them is 07119963355, but I can't recall if they are needed or not now.