Brake bleeding problems WTF!!

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  • S62
    Wrencher
    • Nov 2011
    • 262

    #1

    Brake bleeding problems WTF!!

    Ok so I just installed new rear calipers on my 87 325is and I go to bleed the brakes. I obviously start at the right rear and I then make my way to the left rear. Oh and BTW im using a Motive pressure bleeder for the job. I procede to the left rear and open the bleed screw...nothing comes out. I then took off the bleed screw and still no fluid comes out.
    The next step I took to try to resolve the problem was taking a small pick and loosening up any debri that was cloggin shit up. Turns out there was some crap blocking the hole, I broke it loose and fluid starts to leak out.
    I put the bleed screw back on but no fluid came out. Like WTF! Im really pissed right now. I dont really know what to do next.
  • LJK
    Noobie
    • Jan 2012
    • 38

    #2
    I've had this issue before. Use air pressure to push the piston out a little bit. Chances are its all the way back and not letting fluid in there.

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    • mlytle64
      Advanced Member
      • Jan 2010
      • 141

      #3
      just pump the brake pedal a few times to push the pistons out. the 20psi in the motive is not enough to push the air out.
      marshall
      75 M2
      87 325
      97 m3
      02 325it

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      • Kershaw
        R3V OG
        • Feb 2010
        • 11822

        #4
        pump the brakes. definitely.
        AWD > RWD

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        • S62
          Wrencher
          • Nov 2011
          • 262

          #5
          Yep it worked. Thanks guys

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          • seatown88
            Grease Monkey
            • Oct 2010
            • 331

            #6
            I had the same issue with the passenger front, the I manually bleed the system and had no issues.

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