Soft Brake Pedal After Changing Rotors and Pads
05-15-2009, 11:48 PM
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My Ride: Jet Black '05 545i, Sport/Premium Pkg, Steptronic, Adaptive Xenon, Nav, L7, Blue2th, PDC,
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i've had this exact same set up for a couple of weeks now. all supplied by r1 concept. pm me if you have any questions.
btw, with the xd/slot rotors, those pads will make your wheels dusty. not like oem but not spotless either.
i've had this exact same set up for a couple of weeks now. all supplied by r1 concept. pm me if you have any questions.
btw, with the xd/slot rotors, those pads will make your wheels dusty. not like oem but not spotless either.
05-15-2009, 11:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Rizbel' post='880055' date='May 16 2009, 02:18 AM
Soft or spongy brake pedal After changing rotors and pads can be due to air in the system. Did you bleed all four wheels?
05-16-2009, 12:05 AM
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Just a small word of warning. I would not push fluid back up the brake lines when compressing the caliper, you stand a chance of getting dirty fluid into the the ABS needle valves. It is far better to put a small piece of hose onto the bleed nipple and crack it open to let the fluid out. Also you will find it a lot easier!
The same goes for any car with ABS.
Just recently changed a mini discs and pads, and that warning is in the maintn' manual for that car.
The same goes for any car with ABS.
Just recently changed a mini discs and pads, and that warning is in the maintn' manual for that car.
05-16-2009, 05:24 AM
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Originally Posted by MacoBMW4life' post='880031' date='May 16 2009, 01:03 AM
what made you go for the ultimate axxis instead of the axxis xbr's semi?
I'm looking to change my pads soon and i'm still debating between those two, but i do not want a soft pedal.
I'm looking to change my pads soon and i'm still debating between those two, but i do not want a soft pedal.
05-16-2009, 06:54 AM
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If bleeding your brakes does not give you the pedal feel you want, you might try having your dealer bleed the brakes using the ABS pump. I tried bleeding my own after changing to braided brake lines and I was unsuccessful in getting all of the air out. I had a local "high performance" shop bleed them. They had to do it twice, it was much better, but not what I had hoped for. I took it to the dealer and had them do it using the ABS pump and now I am finally happy with the feel.
I tried to avoid the dealer, but in the end, I got what I wanted, and it only cost me $138.00. Your mileage may vary.
good luck,
Dean
I tried to avoid the dealer, but in the end, I got what I wanted, and it only cost me $138.00. Your mileage may vary.
good luck,
Dean
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