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Originally Posted by andrewwynn
Vacuum bleeder is specifically mentioned against in the BMW repair guides I've seen. (as well as having buddy pump/hold the brake pedal).
There's a step in the process when to run the pump or abs block you should be able to find it with a search
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Ahh, thanks for the tipper. Pressure bleeder it is. Not too expensive at FCP, and it would be a good tool to have.
As far as a full brake refresh Factory, the solid brake lines are in great shape, and I added stainless lines to the calipers a few years ago. Big brakes, while very nice, likely aren’t possible because I’ve got 16” wheels on the X5. I already have a sixteenth or so removed from the back of the front calipers to keep them from rubbing.
I’m interested in your old calipers, but am not relishing the thought of grinding down a new set. My front calipers especially are in need of a rebuild. I may just go that route if I’m replacing the booster, master and bleeding the things. I could do rebuild my calipers and do a full flush and bleed.
I agree, working under the dash blows. Need to be a carnival contortionist to get it done under there. I had to run some wires thru the firewall where the clutch pedal would go (or at least that what I thought the hole was for) and hurt for days after. I have a new hood latch cable section to install at some point as mine is showing serious wear and the plastic part where the two cables connect is cracked, and am just putting it off.