Front Calipers

[Pilo-Wedgebits]

does anyone know what size bolts hold on the front calipers on the 350i. I,ve been trying to figure it out from the bolts I have left! but to no avail.


Thanks again guys

Shaun

[Pilo-Wedgebits]

Sorry to be a pain but does anyone have an idea on this - mind you it is really the least of my problems but I'm trying to keep my self occupied cos I've "lost" the body to my car. Almost finished chassis, ready to drop back onto its wheels and no body Cheers Shaun

[Wedg1e]

I'd hazard a guess that they'd be at least 1/2" diameter and probably 1.5" long. Say 13 x 38mm

[blaineuk]

i was looking through the pile of nuts and bolts i have trying to work out which ones hold the calipers on the other dat, still no idea, hope you get the body issue sorted , if you need a hand give me a shout.

[Pilo-Wedgebits]

Hi Blaine, if all else fails - cable ties . I had to threaten legal action today over car body - but its looking like it didnt work its so annoying and time consuming). She's come on since you last saw her mate anyway, almost ready for her wheels - front and rear end all on - just waiting for my Princess calipers to come back from Big Red (hopefully all nice and shiny) and of course the engine after its new cam etc. Hows yours coming on? Cheers Shaun

[SubRosa]

From memory they are approx. M12x35/40 or a UNF equivalent.

[blaineuk]

Pilo-Wedgebits said:

Hi Blaine, if all else fails - cable ties . I had to threaten legal action today over car body - but its looking like it didnt work its so annoying and time consuming). She's come on since you last saw her mate anyway, almost ready for her wheels - front and rear end all on - just waiting for my Princess calipers to come back from Big Red (hopefully all nice and shiny) and of course the engine after its new cam etc. Hows yours coming on? Cheers Shaun

not touched it, got some parts waiting for collection, need to order brake rebuild kit, do you know where the body is, could we turn up with a trailer and load it up.

[Pilo-Wedgebits]

Thats the problem - I didnt know where it was until this morning (if its true). The guy that was storing it sold his business - but he wont give me the number of the guy he sold to. He has told me he is storing it at Coates in Leicester (and he would be glad to get rid of it because its costing £10 a week to store because when he sold his Co he didnt know what to do with it) and it will be pulled out of storage on Tues and delivered. I tried to call Coates today to confirm but they are closed for the weekend. He has failed to deliver twice already though - the last time on Thursday when he guaranteed delivery at 3pm. I was in Doncaster and rushed back to be there when he arrived - but no show!! He wouldnt answer his phone until yesterday when he sent me a text to say he was in hospital on thursday having dialysis...he didnt tell me that when he arranged Thursday. I Sent him text threatening legal action and he subsequently called to tell me the storage saga and then text me to say it will be deliverd Tuesday.. Time will tell I suppose. Cheers Shaun

Anyway forgot to add - I've found my caliper bolts.....

Edited by Pilo-Wedgebits on Saturday 21st March 18:06