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crystalworks 07-16-2018 11:36 PM

The dealership will do a brake system flush for ~$149. At least that's what I was quoted for the 4.8is. I'm sure an indy would be even less expensive. I did my last bleed myself when I removed the rear calipers but had no problems with the bleed. If I was to have the problems as some of you describe... the dealer would be a real option for me... and I hate to give the dealer money if I can avoid it.

Just a thought though, I know it doesn't help with the frustrations. :dunno::(

FourPointEight-is 07-17-2018 04:22 AM

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Originally Posted by StephenVA (Post 1137617)
YES! :thumbup:

Question: Is your vehicle right hand drive and is the master on the left or right? In the US the master is on the left (Driver's side)


Master cylinder is on the front right of the car.

The ABS/DSC block is on the front left of the car (under the power steering reservoir).

Does this change the bleeding order?

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Originally Posted by crystalworks (Post 1137652)
Just a thought though, I know it doesn't help with the frustrations. :dunno::(

Gotcha, but I'm not trying to save money here (I wouldn't have bought a 4.8L V8 in a country where fuel prices are pushing $1.53 AUD per LITRE). I want to be self sufficient here - I've tackled several more difficult jobs and this simple one has me by the balls!

RajB 07-17-2018 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Best4x4xFAR (Post 1137635)
Going though this nightmare now..
Had to replace a rotted out line to the passenger rear..
Have bleed the rear brakes multiple times..
Fresh new fluid coming out..
Pedal is like a marshmallow..

Guess I will have to locate and try a pressure bleeder next..

The ABS needs recycling to open the valve using the proper software as the rears have most likely bled out. That's the issue I had many years ago when I fitted my BBK.

crystalworks 07-17-2018 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by FourPointEight-is (Post 1137657)
Gotcha, but I'm not trying to save money here (I wouldn't have bought a 4.8L V8 in a country where fuel prices are pushing $1.53 AUD per LITRE). I want to be self sufficient here - I've tackled several more difficult jobs and this simple one has me by the balls!

Understood. I didn't notice you were in Oz. Keep soldiering on and I wish you luck. :thumbup:

Best4x4xFAR 07-17-2018 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by RajB (Post 1137662)
The ABS needs recycling to open the valve using the proper software as the rears have most likely bled out. That's the issue I had many years ago when I fitted my BBK.

Hmmm, I hope that is not the case, I guess that means a trip to the dealer, trying to avoid that.

I don't believe the Master Cylinder ever went dry, so trying to wrap my head around how I'd have gotten air into the ABS pump..

Going to go through and bleed everything again tonight and see what happens.
Worst that can happen is I'm out another bottle of fluid I guess...

RajB 07-17-2018 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Best4x4xFAR (Post 1137679)
Hmmm, I hope that is not the case, I guess that means a trip to the dealer, trying to avoid that.

I don't believe the Master Cylinder ever went dry, so trying to wrap my head around how I'd have gotten air into the ABS pump..

Going to go through and bleed everything again tonight and see what happens.
Worst that can happen is I'm out another bottle of fluid I guess...

Ok if it didn’t run dry then should be ok but just does sound like it when you have fluid going through no issues when bleeding but no pedal.

A good Indy could do it for cheaper I’d have thought if you do have to go that route.

FourPointEight-is 07-17-2018 07:00 PM

Why don’t you guys jusr invest in a $20 Chinese diagnosis cable. It even comes with INPA. You just need a laptop to load it on.

Best4x4xFAR 07-18-2018 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by FourPointEight-is (Post 1137685)
Why don’t you guys jusr invest in a $20 Chinese diagnosis cable. It even comes with INPA. You just need a laptop to load it on.

Any suggestions/links on cables and software that have worked well for members?

bcredliner 07-18-2018 05:37 PM

Bleeding order is to start from the wheel that is furthest from the master cylinder and then the next furthest, etc.

FourPointEight-is 07-18-2018 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Best4x4xFAR (Post 1137706)
Any suggestions/links on cables and software that have worked well for members?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/For-BMW-K-D...72.m2749.l2649


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