BMW E82 1M Rear Brake Calipers

The BMW E82 1M Rear Brake Calipers can seize and bind on without much warning.

This is because corrosion builds up on the steel piston which eventually gets stuck inside the caliper housing and doesn't release.

The front calipers are not affected and neither are most BMW calipers.
However, the E82 1M Rear Calipers very commonly seize which is why we've dedicated a page to the issue and offer a solution if you find yourself in this situation.

CURRENTLY BEING UPDATED.

Stage 1 - Calipers & Fluid.

Stage 2 - Calipers, Fluid, Flexi Hoses, Metal Brake Pipes.

Stage 3 - Calipers, Fluid, Flexi Hoses, Metal Brake Pipes, Brake Pads & Discs.

Stage 4 - Calipers, Fluid, Flexi Hoses, Metal Brake Pipes, Brake Pads & Discs, Handbrake Kit.

An additional Brake Pipe problem which can occur: