by Michael | Feb 12, 2008 | BMW Classifieds
BMW part for sale now available on eBay motors: BMW 2002 NOS Rear Brake Backing Plate 34 21 1 101 751 Part Description Original BMW backing plate (new old stock) photo’s show dirt not rust (need to be wiped off) Part #34 21 1 101 751 I believe this fits 1973-76...
by Michael | Jul 2, 2007 | Maintenance
After 40,000 miles of driving my 1970 BMW 2500 around southern Europe, here are some observations and notes of interest. A constant squealing noise from two different throwout bearings was fixed by spring-loading the disengaged clutch lever with a spring taken from...
by Michael | Jun 15, 2006 | Maintenance
Perhaps one of the more common problems has been squealing disc brakes on the larger BMW’s. Several steps can be taken to eliminate this problem. Change to new pads, as most pads begin to squeal when they wear. Bleed brakes and/or change brake fluid. Clean...
by Michael | Mar 31, 2006 | Brakes
As we are all aware, the brake fluid in our beloved BMW’s is supposed to be changed at least once every twelve months under normal operating conditions. How do we know if it has been flushed and changed? ATE might help us with this answer. ATE currently produces...
by Michael | Mar 31, 2006 | Brakes
Bleeding the hydraulic system has always been a bothersome job especially since you have to con someone into pumping while you open and close the bleeder valves. And then there’s that damned clutch line that won’t purge itself on two dozen strokes of the...
