So lets see... Got a Laundry list done today...
2001 4.4i
Changed the front and rear rotors, pads, and clips
And then found this on the last disc...
Looks like someone at Centric saw the pit in the casting and said, "Ehhh *uck it, just fill it in." So before I put it on, it was filled in with a different material and then blended in. Well I had no choice but to put it on and wait for a new rotor. Contacted Centric and they are overnighting one. I put 10 miles on it and the filler flew out. Awesome.
Oh forgot to add, the last disc also had problems. The last time the brakes were done were by BMW under Maintenance. Well they boogered up the 6mm hex bolt holding the rotor onto the hub. Tried everything to get it off the safe way... nothing worked. Ran to the shop and picked up a centerdrill and some center punches, drilled to the edge of the bolt, insert the center punch and just started hammering till I got the damn bolt to budge. Double AWESOME!
2004 4.8IS...
Replaced the Front Right CV Boot inner and outter. That was a real PITA to do, but got it done.
Installed AUX cable right under the cig lighter in the ash tray. Bent the metal plate to conform to the curve on the inside of the plastic tray. Looks suh-weet and... no more cursing at the CD changer when I hit a tiny bump and my beats skip.
