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> BMW caliper frustration, They're not squeezing
Carlitos Way
post Dec 10 2004, 01:52 PM
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So, I installed a "rebuilt" set of 320i calipers that bought on evilbay. They had already been machined to take care of the clearance. Bolted them right up, went to bleed the system... and all of a sudden I find out that the pads are not squeezing together. There's fluid coming into the caliper, since I can bleed them... but the brake pedal is not getting any harder... and I'm not seeing that the pads are getting anywhere.

I'm guessing the calipers might have one of two problems. Either lack of lubrication from sitting around for a few weeks, or paint has dried on them (they were painted when I bought them).

Anybody got a suggestion to make 'em squeeze? Am I SOL with these?

Thanks,

Carlos
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