Brake help please

[Tracy Dee]

I do use A1 independent BMW indy for serving and some repairs.
My problem this time i can't move the car brake stuck on left caliper.
Also the cost again.

 

[hard top]

My problem this time i can't move the car brake stuck on left caliper.

Just out of interest, how often do you use the car?

 

[Tracy Dee]

Once a week and car events which is only Santa Pod this year Mike.

 

[hard top]

Once a week

Sorry Tracey but I think that is causing all your problems.

 

[DavidM]

If I could suggest - I think you need to get a good assessment of the mechanical workings of your car from a reputable mechanic and then take the issues one by one and resolve - in your own time - and when finances are available - that's what I did and I've had five great years of trouble free zedding - hope I haven't spoken too soon - good luck!

 

[Tracy Dee]

That has been done David and if you look on page 3 of my newly purchased car thread you will see this is exactly what has been done.
A1 independent BMW indy serviced my car and did a lot of work and gave me a list which I have done everything on the list at great expense.
Not sure I can justify any more expensive .
Thanks for advise guys.

 

[hard top]

I did and I've had five great years of trouble free zedding

I did six years daily driving in my Z, never had any problems.
In actual fact, never had any problems with the many cars I have owned over the years.

Edit: Unless I crashed them......

 

[Tracy Dee]

I have never had problems like this on any of my other cars either Mike.
I thought get everything done on the list I would be home and dry but nope.

 

[hard top]

I thought get everything done on the list I would be home and dry but nope.

Just my opinion Tracy, sorry to say, if it is becoming a money pit, get shot of it.

 

[oldcarman]

Don't forget Tracy that the whole time you've been fixing everything and driving it that that caliper has been deteriorating as most brake parts do! I know how much you're feeling like it's never ending but as @DavidM says it's about maintaining the car, now just unfortunate timing! Good luck. JIM

 

[Tracy Dee]

Just my opinion Tracy, sorry to say, if it is becoming a money pit, get shot of it.

After caliper gets fixed what iam thinking.

 

[hard top]

After caliper gets fixed what iam thinking.

To be honest, that's what I would do, would have run out of patience by now.
Get shot, have a good look around and buy another one.

 

[raymond]

It is an old car and old cars are not reliable.Much has been said about using "specialists" but my local flea pit garage looked after all my Z series cars. £40 per hour was the labour charge. A specialist around £70. The Z3 is quite a simple car so can easily be fixed by any competant mechanic. A mobile mechanic would be able to fix the caliper problem very easily and cheaply. If you got another Z there would be no guarantee that it would not be the same. Take a deep breath, enjoy the Bank holiday weather and take your time about what you do next. And get some breakdown cover! I have a Lloyds Premier with travel insurance, home emergency, AA breakdown cover all included. Is there not a club member nearby who can help?

 

[Lee]

It is an old car and old cars are not reliable.Much has been said about using "specialists" but my local flea pit garage looked after all my Z series cars. £40 per hour was the labour charge. A specialist around £70. The Z3 is quite a simple car so can easily be fixed by any competant mechanic. A mobile mechanic would be able to fix the caliper problem very easily and cheaply. If you got another Z there would be no guarantee that it would not be the same. Take a deep breath, enjoy the Bank holiday weather and take your time about what you do next. And get some breakdown cover! I have a Lloyds Premier with travel insurance, home emergency, AA breakdown cover all included. Is there not a club member nearby who can help?

Finally some sense.

 

[bluesaz3]

Hi Tracy reading your thread seems a lot of good advise ,the caliper problem should be a easy fix and if you have already tipped a load of money in it ,its like walking up a hill once you get to the top you have done it, so it may only take a few more steps to get to the top but for you to decide weather it worth it !
no new z 3s any more so i would think not that easy to get another one .
Wish you well and hope you can solve the issue .The cars have many common parts with other bmw s and seem very reasonable on price compared with other cars out their.
All the best ,Mick.

 

[Tracy Dee]

I have always had breakdown cover wouldn't be without it .
Thanks all for the advice but a box a matches is close by
Good idea @raymond

BiG REQUEST

Any kind hearted capable mechanical Z owner in the South East that can fit me a new caliper please.
I would be ever so grateful any expenses paid and tea supplied.

Cheers Tracy.

 

[Jjim]

If I was closer I would have done it for you. Calipers are easy to swap over. Takes about 40mins.

 

[raymond]

http://www.pelicanparts.com/BMW/tec...7-BRAKES-Brake_Caliper_And_Hose_Replacing.htm

 

[Paul M]

Sound advice, you have replaced so much, better the car you know than start from scratch.

 

[Tracy Dee]

Thanks Paul kind words I have just ordered a new caliper just need a good Samaritan as posted above.