Michael. 2313 Report post Posted September 8, 2015 It's amazing what some maintenance does! Great work as always. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3AN 4016 Report post Posted September 9, 2015 Not sure why TIS would recommend against lubing the pins, it's standard operating procedure really. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BreakMyWindow 1878 Report post Posted September 9, 2015 Not sure why TIS would recommend against lubing the pins, it's standard operating procedure really. This pins must be kept clean and lube free in order for the caliper grip action to be smooth. Grease or lube will swell the pins rubber bushings. You do need to however lube the after market grass guide bushings often. But, unless race car, too much maintenance and potential disaster if the calipers seize. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3AN 4016 Report post Posted September 9, 2015 This pins must be kept clean and lube free in order for the caliper grip action to be smooth. Grease or lube will swell the pins rubber bushings. You do need to however lube the after market grass guide bushings often. But, unless race car, too much maintenance and potential disaster if the calipers seize. Interesting, cheers. Mine were lubed when I took them out, not sure when they were last disassembled. I've swapped for the brass bushings up front so need to lube mine regardless (and clean them more often). I've not yet done the first 'service' on them and will be interested in how they look, as they have no dust caps. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BreakMyWindow 1878 Report post Posted October 3, 2015 Kicked out of home and on daily driver duties nowadays. The neglect might be undone with an eisenmann exhaust. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BreakMyWindow 1878 Report post Posted November 19, 2015 She's up for sale soon. PM if you're genuinely interested. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KwS 2429 Report post Posted November 19, 2015 Oh if i wasnt so poor. GL, someone is going to get a beast. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BreakMyWindow 1878 Report post Posted January 12, 2016 After having a few low ballers and time wasters during the sale process of my first M5 I decided to make a few improvements to improve the appearance for any new interested buyers. Wet sanded, polished and waxed the headlights. Pretty straight forward.. 600,800,1000,1200,1500,2000 grits followed by some Meguiars full strength cut compound and a final coat of Mothers caranuba wax. Pics don't quite do it justice but you get the idea. Before : After : Next up was to replace an exterior door trim piece that had suffered some corrosion.. chemical reaction I believe as this part is made of aluminium. Old : New : Finally I completed the trunk tool kit with the missing tools : 6 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turbolizard 38 Report post Posted January 13, 2016 Did you get new trim, or find a good condition S/H? My e39 M5 has similar minor bubbling in same place. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NUSTAD 243 Report post Posted January 13, 2016 Inspired to complete my own toolkit..........goes out to drive.....raids tools in e38. Job done! 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BreakMyWindow 1878 Report post Posted January 13, 2016 Did you get new trim, or find a good condition S/H? My e39 M5 has similar minor bubbling in same place. Got a decent one s/h My other M5 has no bubbling whuch is strange... Defect from factory affecting some? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1560 Report post Posted January 13, 2016 More likely external conditions. If one was garaged and the other not, for example. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
