Quick Question on Breaks
10-04-2009, 05:03 AM
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My Ride: 06 530i Premium and Cold Weather Package
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Disassembled the breaks and rotos and painted the rusty bits (that write up will show up in the DIY section soon) but I had a question on the breaks.
When we took everything apart we took apart everything short of removing the main caliper component attached to the break line (ie no break in hydroilic pressure) cleaned, sanded, primed, and finally painted.
Is there any concern toward not bleeding when putting everything back?
I have no alrts, was able top pump the breaks right back up to proper pressure and everything seems fine. Any experts share this comfort level I have or is there reason for concern?
This is an 06 530i with no sport package. Thanks in advance!
When we took everything apart we took apart everything short of removing the main caliper component attached to the break line (ie no break in hydroilic pressure) cleaned, sanded, primed, and finally painted.
Is there any concern toward not bleeding when putting everything back?
I have no alrts, was able top pump the breaks right back up to proper pressure and everything seems fine. Any experts share this comfort level I have or is there reason for concern?
This is an 06 530i with no sport package. Thanks in advance!
10-04-2009, 05:58 AM
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BTW I was helped with this task and have faith in the expirtise of the guys who helped me, just asking this question to take care of the .01%
Thanks!
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10-04-2009, 12:15 PM
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Aaaanndd does anyone know if you need to break in brake pads when removed and reinserted?
10-04-2009, 03:08 PM
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Originally Posted by SCardamon' post='1024420' date='Oct 4 2009, 03:15 PM
Aaaanndd does anyone know if you need to break in brake pads when removed and reinserted?
Since you didn't change any parts and have no new surfaces on pads or rotors "bedding in" shouldn't be necessary.
Zeckhausen has good technical info if you're interested.
http://www.zeckhausen.com/technical.htm
Rusty rotors and dingy calipers are such an eyesore. I'm surprised BMW lacks attentention to this detail.
Great job on the DIY! Lookin' good
10-04-2009, 05:24 PM
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The only time you have to bleed the brakes is when you get air into the break lines. Since you didn't interfere with the break lines its not necessary.
There is no wear in period for new brake pads or rotors.
There is no wear in period for new brake pads or rotors.
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