Brake bleeder value size
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Brake bleeder value size
I have a 2010 528i.
Pelican Parts says the brake bleeder value size is a 11 mm box wrench. However, I think that is only for the front calipers.
Do the rear caliper bleeders take a 7 mm box wrench or a 11 mm box wrench?
Pelican Parts says the brake bleeder value size is a 11 mm box wrench. However, I think that is only for the front calipers.
Do the rear caliper bleeders take a 7 mm box wrench or a 11 mm box wrench?
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According to our brake bleeding tech article, it states:
It is followed by an image of the wrench on the bleeder screw on the rear. Check out figure #4 here: BMW E60 5-Series Brake Bleeding (2003-2010) - Pelican Parts Technical Article.
Install a 11mm wrench on the right rear bleeder screw. Then install a hose to the brake bleeder screw nipple. This helps to keep your wheels clean during the process.
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You post a lot of questions which is fine. But come on... many of them are like this.
Why is this important for you to ask? When you get to the bleeder screw you put on whatever wrench fits.
i'm not trying to be rude, I want you to get help when you need it. But the more of these kinds of questions I see makes me start to skip your posts all together. Maybe it is just me but I suspect others ignore them as well.
Put some thought into your questions and don't just throw out every little thing that crosses your mind.
Before you say you just want to make sure you had the right size wrench... you should already have a 7mm and 11mm wrench. If not, go buy a full set 6mm up to 24mm.