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    i broke the bleeder valve on my 535i. when trying to extract it i broke off the extracting tool. does anyone have any suggestions on how i can save the caliper?

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    you have a couple options, neither would I do tho

    Both involve taking the caliper apart, either drill and tap or use an aceteline torch to carefully burn the bleeder out.

    http://www.bmaparts.com/RenderScript...liper+Seal+Kit

    I would just pick up another caliper and be done.
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