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I need to replace the front rotors and brakes on my 2004 325i wagon. Anything I need to know before I start? What brand of rotors and brakes are you suggesting? Should I reuse the same brake sensor or replaced with new one? The reason that I am replacing is that when I brake the car jumps (vibrate) a little and pull to the right. I don't think that they were ever replaced the car has 71k miles I just bought it a month ago.
Thank you all
Last edited by megatrack; 03-07-2018 at 04:35 PM.
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BMW, Zimmerman, Pagid, Jurid, & ATE are OEM suppliers for rotors and pads. Replacing the wear sensor will yield the best result. I also highly recommend replacing all 4 caliper slide pins and rubber guides.
For your vibration and pulling, I would take a very close look at the calipers and ensure one isn't sticking. If it is sticking, you will need to determine if its the caliper or the hose and replace whats necessary.
Last edited by dhurley34; 03-07-2018 at 05:45 PM.
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Inspect your suspension, as worn or failing FCAB's exhibit the same symptoms.
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ATE sells the boots in a kit, I would just clean the pins really well. Also inspect your hoses if you see any crack, especially at the bends, replace them.
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Thank you...but for most novices here, and I'm dumb as a brick, but what are THE worn or failing as you describe as "FCAB's" What is 'FCAB' with an 's' meaning more than one? Not trying to a wise-ass here...but I see this abbreviated stuff a lot here and on other BMW forums too. Many of us are IGNORANT yet willing to learn. We are not, I'll speak for myself, shop experts and we are not trying to overestimate the value BMW experts or their intelligence. NO, please explain if you really wish...what is FCAB...I'm really..quite REALLY very stupid..or I wouldn't be here asking..yet again..why am I not paying 'indies' to do my work on my BMW? Answer: I cannot afford it!Originally Posted by MIKYZZ4
Last edited by Eaglesail; 03-09-2018 at 03:59 PM.
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Sure, no problem to spell it out for the novices, as I was one myself.
Front Control Arm Bushings = FCABs
And yes, there is one for each control arm,
1-left & 1-right
Last edited by MIKYZZ4; 03-10-2018 at 06:31 AM. Reason: additional info
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Yeah, you will feel the FCAB's as you go over bumps, and you will hear a clunk and/or feel the steering wheel move a touch. Also you may feel them under braking, as the wheel will jerk to one side or the other as you apply the brakes.
Darin
Current:
16 220i Active Tourer Platinsilver MET (C08)/Dakota Black (PDSW), P7ACA, P7LDA, P7LHA, P9BDA, 6sp Manual - Wife's new toy!
05 325it Electric Red(438)/Gray(N6TT) ZCW, ZSP 5sp Manual Back set cover, trunk mat, Euro Infra-Rot front windshield, and mud flaps! Mr. Wagon My new Winter car.
05 M3 Imolarot II(405)/Gray(N5TT) ZCW, ZPP 6sp Manual C.F. Lip, CSL diffuser, SSK, Euro Infra-Rot front windshield and a trunk liner! Mr. Go_Fast Stored for the Winter
Past:
95 318is Montreal Blue Met (297)/Beige(K1SN) RIP, killed by an Idiot.
84 M535i gray market Burgandy Rot Met/Black Leather Lowered by Intrax on bilies, poly everywhere, B&B cat back system, K&N, and a hitch! Da Beast - Still running w/400k+!
91 316i euro Tizianrot/Gray cloth - E-36 w/M-40 RIP, but great on gas! Best was 38 MPG
82 528i euro Saphire Blue Met/Blue Leather RIP
79 525 euro Green/Green RIP
79 318 Silver/Black - The first one that got it all started
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I replaced the brakes, rotor, rubbers, pins, sensor and no more pulling and vibration,it brakes like a charm. Bought the kit from oembimmerparts.
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