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1988 BMW 325i Repair Question


Topics covered: Brakes, Abs, Floor.
Mileage: 205,000 miles.

Asked on January 1, 2013

BMW 325i Brakes Problem

Upon replacing brakefluid resevoir front brakes do not work. Rear Brakes are fine. All calipers front and rear bleed normally. I alternate braked fluid color between bleedings to asssure all bleed properly.
Avatar Asked by E.K.Rubynot

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Replied on January 1, 2013

you most likely have air in the system

why did you replace the resevior

Roy

Tiny Answered by ASEMaster6371 (expert)
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Replied on January 1, 2013

Initially had right front caliper problem. I replace caliper and all was fine. Then decided replace left front caliper and brake pads front and rear and resevoir because of damaged seal.

Tiny Response from E.K.Rubynot
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Replied on January 1, 2013

you may have to have it pressure bled to get the pedal back again

Roy

Tiny Answered by ASEMaster6371 (expert)
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Replied on January 1, 2013

Thanks, I use commercial pressure bleeder and have done it 4 or 5 times already. The brakes are ABS. I am concerned about air in master cylinder from when I changed resevoir Being toying with idea of new master cylinder if I cant bench bleed the one on vehicle

Tiny Response from E.K.Rubynot
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that may be the answer, if you pushed your old master to the floor bleeding it, the seals may have ripped from not being in the lower end of the cylinder bore

Roy

Tiny Answered by ASEMaster6371 (expert)
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Thanks, I appreciate your timely responses and will follow through on aquiring a new master cylinder. Happy New Year Sir.......

Tiny Response from E.K.Rubynot
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Replied on January 1, 2013

same to you

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