The Random E46/ZHP Question Thread

[BMWCurves]

I'm working on swapping out my pads and rotors. Anyone have any advice on a seized rotor? I've got the retaining screw out, but for the life of me I cannot get the rotor to come off the hub. I've been banging away on the back of the rotor on the part that's not covered by the dust shield, but no luck.

EDIT: Tried hitting at the 12 then 6 then 3 then 9 o'clock positions several times in that order, no luck.

EDIT 2: Got the f*cker!

[az3579]

I'm working on swapping out my pads and rotors. Anyone have any advice on a seized rotor? I've got the retaining screw out, but for the life of me I cannot get the rotor to come off the hub. I've been banging away on the back of the rotor on the part that's not covered by the dust shield, but no luck.

EDIT: Tried hitting at the 12 then 6 then 3 then 9 o'clock positions several times in that order, no luck.

You need a BFH (Big Fucking Hammer). Whenever I have trouble with one, I use a 4lb hammer, with a hard thwack on it to loosen it. Can't be shy; give it a nice hard hit.

[anandoc]

You need a BFH (Big Fucking Hammer). Whenever I have trouble with one, I use a 4lb hammer, with a VERY hard thwack on it to loosen it. Can't be shy; give it a nice hard hit.

+1

We had the same issue trying to replace Ayan's (orange260z) rotors last summer. Eventually when we got the sledgehammer out, it did the job with a few thwaks!

[mynamenumber]

Any recommendations on the best rondel to buy for front and back? Also might be interested in wheel caps as well, all in black/white color scheme.

My front has a bit of water in it that "squishes" out when pressed, and the rear is separating from the housing a bit, so it seems like time to replace.

[Ssparrow]

Any recommendations on the best rondel to buy for front and back? Also might be interested in wheel caps as well, all in black/white color scheme.

My front has a bit of water in it that "squishes" out when pressed, and the rear is separating from the housing a bit, so it seems like time to replace.

Your best bet is to buy OEM roundels and then get a decal sheet from bav auto. I tried finding black/white roundels for a while and never had any luck.

[UWISHU1]

Previous owner put these brake dust guards on the car. Anyone have any input on if they're bad for ventilation? Seems the little air scoops could be good, but also seems like it could impede air flow too. Thoughts?

https://www.dropbox.com/s/b1r8wwlpjb...44.35.jpg?dl=0

[az3579]

Previous owner put these brake dust guards on the car. Anyone have any input on if they're bad for ventilation? Seems the little air scoops could be good, but also seems like it could impede air flow too. Thoughts?

https://www.dropbox.com/s/b1r8wwlpjb...44.35.jpg?dl=0

Eh... I can imagine the brakes getting pretty toasty with anything above a "slightly enthusiastic" drive.
Judging by the picture, it obviously doesn't work, so I'd rather just clean my wheels.

[mynamenumber]

They have a "cheap and ugly" look, in my opinion, plus what BP said.

[anandoc]

Previous owner put these brake dust guards on the car. Anyone have any input on if they're bad for ventilation? Seems the little air scoops could be good, but also seems like it could impede air flow too. Thoughts?

https://www.dropbox.com/s/b1r8wwlpjb...44.35.jpg?dl=0

UGH - so ugly. A clean set of calipers & rotors look so nice through the style 135s.

[UWISHU1]

They actually worked pretty well until it rained. lol

When I went to look at the car I just thought to myself, whomever put those on there is not really a car person.

I'm planning on taking them off, but probably be lazy and do it in the spring. Right now I'm just driving and enjoying the car until I get the Subaru sold.