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Robert K

10-29-2005, 01:50 PM

pundit

10-29-2005, 03:08 PM

My driver's door will not stay open. I believe that the spring-loaded part inside the door that is part of the door brake assembly is shot. Has anyone else been through this? Are there any adjustments I can make or am I going to have to replace the door brake?

Grace and peace,

Robert K
1991 535i
I had this happen some time back. The door brake spring eventually breaks.
The unit will require replacement as the springs are not available as a seperate item and, even if they were, it would be a hell of a job changing one as they are under a lot of tension.

My problem when ordering a new assembly was BMW had no record of the part number of my original unit. I was provided with a door brake with a different part number and the assembly itself was not identical either, though it did fit and function correctly. For more detail on this go here (http://www.bimmer.info/forum/showthread.php?t=9649)

Kalevera

10-29-2005, 04:26 PM

Ditto on the door brake. Also inspect the door sheet metal itself.

We sell the brake, and the plates to fix broken sheet metal:

http://www.koalamotorsport.com/parts-home.asp

best, whit

pundit

10-29-2005, 04:53 PM

Ditto on the door brake. Also inspect the door sheet metal itself.

We sell the brake, and the plates to fix broken sheet metal:

http://www.koalamotorsport.com/parts-home.asp

best, whit
A major cause of the metalwork cracking is due to lack of lubrication of the brake arm and roller assembly. If you ever begin to hear a groaning sound along with noticing the door is becoming harder to open and close make sure you lubricate it ASAP!

Dan in NZ

10-29-2005, 05:53 PM

What's the best thing to lubricate a door with? Just wondering... My rear doors could use a bit of stuff I think.