Last time I asked for this, I got something similiar but not the real McCoy and it didn't have the same tension as an original part for this door. It was a waste of my time and money. So, if you got one that's really from a '73 coupe, I need it. Thanks in advance, PeterT
wanted: RH door brake for '73 coupe
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m_thompson
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While you are at it, the left door brake in my '72 Coupe just broke.
blumax
(deceased)
Door brakes--old style barake a lot
old style door barkes for the E-3, E-9 and 2002's were very poorly designed--due to their flawed design they are short lived--I've forgotten how many of them have required replacement in the BLUMAX over the years--until about three years ago when an old style failed and chose #2 below as a permanent fix and did both doors--the newer esign of the old type was not out but followed shortly--think it was introduced by Mobile Tradition.
When replacing yours be sure you retain the nylon sleeve the pin goes through from the broken brake--also get a fresh pin and give the working parts a durable lube before installation.
two good choices are now available:
1) the newly revised door brake design similar to the original design--but promised to be more durable
2) rear door brakes from the E-28 will do the job with a slight modification--this fix is promised to outlast the car or caretaker--whichever occurs first!
IMHO--far better to replace with a new part than an old style used one.
old style door barkes for the E-3, E-9 and 2002's were very poorly designed--due to their flawed design they are short lived--I've forgotten how many of them have required replacement in the BLUMAX over the years--until about three years ago when an old style failed and chose #2 below as a permanent fix and did both doors--the newer esign of the old type was not out but followed shortly--think it was introduced by Mobile Tradition.
When replacing yours be sure you retain the nylon sleeve the pin goes through from the broken brake--also get a fresh pin and give the working parts a durable lube before installation.
two good choices are now available:
1) the newly revised door brake design similar to the original design--but promised to be more durable
2) rear door brakes from the E-28 will do the job with a slight modification--this fix is promised to outlast the car or caretaker--whichever occurs first!
IMHO--far better to replace with a new part than an old style used one.
blumax
(deceased)
BRAKES BLUMAX--
NOT BARKES!!!!!!!!!!
NOT BARKES!!!!!!!!!!
Hi Murray,
what is the nylon insert needed from the old brake? Is it a part that can be ordered new as I dont have the old brakes?
regards,
Rohan
what is the nylon insert needed from the old brake? Is it a part that can be ordered new as I dont have the old brakes?
regards,
Rohan
blumax
(deceased)
why the nylon insert
to avoid the metal to metal working surfaces--i,e. to cushion the working surfaces between the door brake pin and the DB hinge--not sure if it is available from usual sources--try Carl Nelson aka Bimmer Doc
to avoid the metal to metal working surfaces--i,e. to cushion the working surfaces between the door brake pin and the DB hinge--not sure if it is available from usual sources--try Carl Nelson aka Bimmer Doc