Rear Rotor Replacement

Rear Rotor Replacement

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Jkhussey280i

Original Poster:

13 posts

115 months

Tuesday 28th July 2015
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My 280i is long overdue for new rear rotors. Can anyone provide me with the least invasive method for removing the rotors? I have already removed the calipers but have yet to visualize the best way to extract the rotors. Any help is apprecited!

Tasmin200

1,269 posts

187 months

Tuesday 28th July 2015
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You'll have to drop the driveshafts off it. Make sure you note the number of shims as this sets the camber of the wheel. This site has a load of good photos on it.

http://tvr.me.uk/

Jkhussey280i

Original Poster:

13 posts

115 months

Tuesday 28th July 2015
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Thanks for that information Tasmin200! Which suspension bolts need to be removed in order to lower the diff? I just don't want to disassemble any more than absolutely neccessary. Thanks!

Tasmin200

1,269 posts

187 months

Tuesday 28th July 2015
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You don't need to drop the diff, just unbolt the halfshafts/driveshafts from the diff.

Jkhussey280i

Original Poster:

13 posts

115 months

Tuesday 28th July 2015
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Ahhhh. Thanks for the clarification!

Number 7

4,103 posts

262 months

Tuesday 28th July 2015
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You may already know, but you do need to lockwire the caliper bolts when re-fitting. Quite tricky, but best not to omit it.