Rebuilding My E82 135i Brembo Calipers and Bleeding the Brakes with INPA

[crowtrobot]

Thanks for the DIY! I just rebuilt my BMWP calipers with the Racing Brake kit and still had a mushy pedal after using a pressure bleeder. The INPA method worked like a charm.

Just one thing extra that might be worth mentioning since I didn't see it noted: the full sequence took about 1.25L of brake fluid, so make sure to have at least two bottles on hand before starting.

[chadillac2000]

Originally Posted by crowtrobot

Thanks for the DIY! I just rebuilt my BMWP calipers with the Racing Brake kit and still had a mushy pedal after using a pressure bleeder. The INPA method worked like a charm.

Just one thing extra that might be worth mentioning since I didn't see it noted: the full sequence took about 1.25L of brake fluid, so make sure to have at least two bottles on hand before starting.

Glad it helped. I used a lot of fluid considering I tried the traditional method many times unsuccessfully.

[jlc45]

I just re-read this thread. That is a beautiful car, bud.
Here's a crazy thought. One of my favourite cars ever is the '32 Ford (Deuce Coupe). Don't you think there are some similarities with our car? Or am I just stir crazy from Virus Lockdown? Cheers. J.

[chadillac2000]

Originally Posted by jlc45

I just re-read this thread. That is a beautiful car, bud.
Here's a crazy thought. One of my favourite cars ever is the '32 Ford (Deuce Coupe). Don't you think there are some similarities with our car? Or am I just stir crazy from Virus Lockdown? Cheers. J.

Thank you sir! Still own and enjoy the car a ton. In fact, just turned over 180,000 miles in it. You're not completely stir crazy, I think the rake of my car in particular definitely resembles that staggered look of the older hot rods.

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[MightyMouseTech]

Just FYI. If removing the calipers and letting it sit, if you press down on the brake pedal using a piece of wood wedged between the pedal and the seat base, the fluid will not drain out of the system so you won't introduce air into the master and ABS module.

If you look up the factory instructions, it says to use a brake pedal depressor, but a proper length 2x4 works just as well.

[chadillac2000]

Originally Posted by MightyMouseTech

Just FYI. If removing the calipers and letting it sit, if you press down on the brake pedal using a piece of wood wedged between the pedal and the seat base, the fluid will not drain out of the system so you won't introduce air into the master and ABS module.

If you look up the factory instructions, it says to use a brake pedal depressor, but a proper length 2x4 works just as well.

Wish I would have known that back when I was doing this install. I will definitely remember this the next time I have to remove calipers. Thanks for adding this!

[Suprgnat]

Originally Posted by MightyMouseTech

Just FYI. If removing the calipers and letting it sit, if you press down on the brake pedal using a piece of wood wedged between the pedal and the seat base, the fluid will not drain out of the system so you won't introduce air into the master and ABS module.

If you look up the factory instructions, it says to use a brake pedal depressor, but a proper length 2x4 works just as well.

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