Thanks for the diagrams, tutorials, and input. Bled a third time, still microbubbles coming out of fronts after exiting nipple clear. More noticeable transition from comfort to sport. Waiting on 6 more quarts of AHC fluid to arrive to bleed more.
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146K 2005 LX just changed globes, Impex $680 (thanks for info and experience)
Not a lot of change to the ride, not much change from comfy to sport, but have bleed twice
Improved gradations from 9 to over 16
What is funny is the accumulator and 2 rear globes bleed clear, but 2 front globes first...
Still have my first car 69 2002, bought in 1975, rebuilding motor for the 4th time
Five other BMW's vintage 1972, 1988, 1997, 2001, and 2002
Seven BMW's totaled, junked, or sold over the last 45 years (3 boys)
Latest vehicle 2005 LX
All require maintenance beyond the basics, do it yourself or...
Cross rails are different. Tried to add LC cross rails to my LX, LC cross rails are shorter by about 1/2 inch, otherwise same shape and mounting. You could redrill holes and it would fit but likely compromising load bearing capacity. Instead I picked up 2 additional LX cross rails and will...