Re: Any advice on bleeding m5 front brakes? (archive)

I've always started bleeding the brakes at the farthest caliper from the master, which would be the right rear wheel in your case. That is assuming that you are going to bleed the entire system, probably a good idea if you haven't done it yet this year. If you want only to do the fronts, than start at the right front wheel and bleed the right inside pots first and then the right outside pots. Go to the left front side and follow the same procedure. Repeat the procedure twice on each side to ensure you haven't got any air bubbles trapped in there.

I'm also assuming you know the procedure for bleeding hyrolic brakes and clutches. Pump up, hold down, release valve, tighten valve, release pedal and repeat.

Good luck, I wish I was around this week,
Ethan

'88M5, guy in Marin with tools and a power bleeder.

Hey guys, I have e28 m5 4-pot front brakes on my 535i and just installed stainless lines. I will need to bleed these tomorrow, but the method is not covered in my Bentley (for non-M e28s). There appears to be a bleeder valve on each side of the caliper. Is their any particular method I should use to bleed the front brakes? Which side should I bleed first, or should I do both at once? Thanks in advance for any input.

Raj
'85 535i (242k)

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