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BMW caliper frustration, They're not squeezing |
Carlitos Way |
Dec 10 2004, 01:52 PM
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I did it MY WAY Group: Members Posts: 1,337 Joined: 14-September 04 From: Simi Valley, CA Member No.: 2,757 Region Association: Southern California |
So, I installed a "rebuilt" set of 320i calipers that bought on evilbay. They had already been machined to take care of the clearance. Bolted them right up, went to bleed the system... and all of a sudden I find out that the pads are not squeezing together. There's fluid coming into the caliper, since I can bleed them... but the brake pedal is not getting any harder... and I'm not seeing that the pads are getting anywhere.
I'm guessing the calipers might have one of two problems. Either lack of lubrication from sitting around for a few weeks, or paint has dried on them (they were painted when I bought them). Anybody got a suggestion to make 'em squeeze? Am I SOL with these? Thanks, Carlos |
Aaron Cox |
Dec 10 2004, 01:58 PM
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Professional Lawn Dart Group: Retired Admin Posts: 24,541 Joined: 1-February 03 From: OC Member No.: 219 Region Association: Southern California |
you have a new MC right? new calipers and a new MC take forever to bleed!
i replaced to calipers and it took me 6gts of brake fluid to chase all the bubbles out. try tapping on the MC and the calipers with a rubber mallet. chase some airbubbles out... pedal will NOT get hard until all bubbles are gone.... Keep bleeding...youll get it! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
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