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Front Brakes on '98 740i, Help!

 
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yeehawbob



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PostPosted: Thu Mar 11, 2004 12:40 pm    Post subject: Front Brakes on '98 740i, Help! Reply with quote
hi,
I am not sure if anyone even comes to this board but maybe the moderators can help.
Please let me know if there is any place that I can get step by step instruction to replace the brakes on my '98 740i?
Or should I be even thinking about doing it my self. I have a 3 series that I did the change with ease.
Thanks
Bob

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dale



Joined: 22 Aug 1999
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Location: Seattle, WA USA
PostPosted: Thu Mar 11, 2004 2:12 pm    Post subject: Front Brakes on '98 740i, Help! Reply with quote
Hi Bob,
If you did it easily on a 3series, you'll find the 5 and 7 stuff very familier, just larger.
Go for it.

Dale
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edjack



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PostPosted: Thu Mar 11, 2004 8:35 pm    Post subject: Front Brakes on '98 740i, Help! Reply with quote
What vintage 3-series? Did it have fixed calipers? The E38 has floaters, just a little different.

Do you have a history of wrenching on cars? If so, buy the BMW TIS. There is info on your car.

The E39 5-series is similar, and Bentley's has a 2 volume manual for it. Consider buying it.
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dale



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PostPosted: Thu Mar 11, 2004 9:57 pm    Post subject: Front Brakes on '98 740i, Help! Reply with quote
Ed,
Good point about the vintage. The E30 and E36 have floating, but the E21 has fixed, right?
Our '80 528i had fixed as well.

Dale
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