06' X3 brakes

2006 BMW X3
43,000 MILES • 6 CYL • AWD • AUTOMATIC
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NORTHSTARDAN
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i have an 06' x3 in need of new brakes. My brother tells me that i can not just push the caliper pistons in without damaging the ABS system/pump. Is this true?
Nov 20, 2010 at 11:42 PM
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Turn piston fully back with special tool 34 1 050.
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Nov 20, 2010 at 11:51 PM
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this is the tool
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Nov 20, 2010 at 11:57 PM
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