Today I restore a BMW E30 325i Brake Caliper! Car brakes are always a fun projected to take on. Anyone can do it and it's relatively cheap to do.

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Tools & equpitment used:
Quartz Lacquer https://goo.gl/8PTVKM
Base Coat Paint https://goo.gl/mWhufG
Rust Remover https://goo.gl/13gopW
Moldex Full Face Mask https://goo.gl/NNYGrv
FGL 5 Spray gun https://goo.gl/Acg5rd
A.N.I. R150T Mini Spray gun https://goo.gl/cHTJS2
Colad Washable Overalls https://goo.gl/3Css9E
Colad Mixing Cups https://goo.gl/8DYmE8
Colad TurboMix Sticks https://goo.gl/cYZfks
Colad Synthetic Paint Strainers https://goo.gl/H79ZgL
Steel wire bits http://geni.us/keyaD
Rotary Tool http://geni.us/HGed
Concentrate Degreaser http://geni.us/yUn9
Mannesmann Socket Set http://geni.us/HCDZ

Just for the record, I personally wouldn't have red calipers on my E30. The red just looked too good on camera not to go with it.

Firstly I inspected the caliper for ware and tare and decided to order a full caliper service kit. I then disassembled it and degreased the main pieces. Once they were dry I placed them in the blasting cabinet and removed 99% of the rust. I then had to go over with a steel wire wheel, on a rotary tool to remove the rest of the deep rust. It was then a matter of masking all of the threaded holes and piston cylinder.

The caliper then needed etching, priming, colour, and lacquer. Once dry I made sure the grooves in the cylinder were free from any rust or paint and began adding the new parts. I started by greasing the first gasket and pushed it in. The outer seal was then added. I then greased the piston and pushed that back in. The two guide pins and their rubbers were silicone greased and pushed in. The two pieces then came together with new bolts. The cleaned bleed nipple was then added, and the red cap to finish the restoration.

Disclaimer: I am no professional. Especially when it comes to electrics. It is certainly an area I am looking to improve in. I am completely selftaught and would appreciate any feedback, advice or constructive criticism.

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