E53 Front Caliper Overhaul

[Skip MacLean]

Greetings - I just replaced the front pads and both front calipers had pistons that weren't frozen but definitely didn't retract the last 3/8" or so very easily (the 6" C-Clamp did the trick). Now the pedal is soft and doesn't seem to be pumping up after bleeding and installing the new pads. I can keep bleeding the other wheels but I'm not sure that will help much. Anyone have experience with soft pedal after new front pads? I don't remember this problem the last time I replaced the pads and rotors all around and I didn't have to bleed the brakes after that to restore typical great BMW brake performance. Thanks.