A Firm Brake Pedal Is Just One Click Away!

[@kingb7080]

I can’t say thank you enough for putting this video up to enlighten and teach us more about the magnificent engineering on these cars. I own a 06 e90 330i and ever since I replaced all 4 of my brake pads and rotors everything changed. I wasn’t getting that feel of the tight pressure when you depress the brake pedal, even with brand new callipers I would have to go push almost all the way down before I get that bite. I just tried this after watching this video and I used Bimmer Geeks Protool to achieve this. I will swear on this any day. Now pedals feel tight and even my steering feel is back to that tight feel like when I first bought the car. Mine had the option to calibrate everything DSC and all hydraulic pressure. I am happier than ever now. Thanks again.

[@eman9372]

Great trick! My pads are worn halfway and this made them firm.

[@ninekrpm1]

Just tied this in my F80 M3. Will know more tomorrow while at the track. Last couple of times at the track my driving coach who is helping me drove my car a couple of times, and stated that the pedal needs to be firmer in order for me to be able to improve my braking and heel / toe. I have an HP racing big brake kit on the car, however, my car has recently been built, and the ABS module and the wiring loom was taken out of the car while the fabrication was being done.

[@KillaV91]

This Is a MUST with anyone with f30 brembro brakes.. and or M3 master cilnder upgrade... me and my mates didn't even know this was a procedure.. I mean I didnt mind having a soft paddle.. made it easier to have a very smooth stop. But this restored the OEM peddle feeling. After the big brake upgrades

[@waqasakram3969]

I have f30 brembo brakes on my e90. I don’t have a m3 master installed. By doing this will my pedal go back to normal feel as it’s spongy. Also do the brakes have to be coded or not

[@tonytube27]

Man if this works on my F25 X3 it’s a game changer because my brakes are still good but since I’ve gone full bolt on and Bootmod3 Stage 2 tune, any fractions of a second this coding provides is way worth it! I’ll just set a calendar event for an earlier than normal brake inspection to stay on top of any wear and that nullifies any concerns of missed wear and tear! Thank u!

[@deadlyassassin240]

Thanks so much for this!!! Really hyped to try it! 👍 Just got my car and had been very disappointed with the brakes coming from a 30 year old car that had 4 piston calipers. Had a very intense bite anytime you tapped the brake and I'm hoping to get anything closer to that feel I got used to.

[@A_S377]

This made a world of difference pn my 330i! Thank you!

[@sibbese3740]

Hi, I have just changed brake discs and calipers in the front of my 320i F31 LCI -> 330i brakes. I bleed the brakes using brake pedal at first and now the pedal feels ok with engine off but with brake vacuum it kind of lowers and is all but firm. I tried the bleed procedure in Delphi and the pump cycles and completes the procedures says all is good but no improvement. I almost suspect that the master brake cylinder have given up during the bleeding. I have now also bleed the brakes with a pressurized bleeder with ~1.5 Bar from the reservoir, but still same with engine on. Would be great if you could demo the ista bleed procedure in a video. Thanks for a great channel.

[@MrNicoe36cabrio]

Very nice tip! I'm gonna do this to my friends e91. Thanks!

[@akirshbom]

Please post links to the software you use. Thanks

[@AmamMcMam]

Great video. Would you also have to adjust the DSC again after you do install fresh new pads?

[@johnd769]

Great instruction...Do you use ISTA+ for injector calibration also instead of INPA now. Thanks

[@KillaV91]

No you use inpa for short easy tasks.. you can use either.. but inpa is good for most things. Ista if you need to do extra or more in depth code reading

[@johnd769]

@@KillaV91 Thanks Vishnu...

[@jozefautersky4725]

Wow that is great stuff. Thanks for the video.

[@gyimpity]

Wow, I bled the brakes 7 times before I found this.

[@dduktube]

I've been using INPA for this and it's been so great! Firm as hell! I accidentally found this feature in INPA. I don't bleed brake line anymore since they are firm. I believe I do the rears and move to fronts sequence. You can feel the pedal firmness in after following the screen instruction.

[@Montolouge21]

Where do you find this in INPA

[@dduktube]

@@Montolouge21 In main menu, CHASIS, DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL, ACTIVATE, SHIFT , SHIFT ,,,on the right hand side of menu. There are 4 of them...FR, RR, FR, FL. I'd do it from top to bottom order. You have to watch the screen and step on brake pedal when it tells you and stop when it tells you. Try several times to get used to it as you may miss the timing. This link gives you pretty good demo but it included bleeding whereas for me it's REWORKING only. kzbin.info/www/bejne/kICzmZttmaaVfqM It changed braking from hell to hell yes! I do it 1-2 times a year and no bleeding hassles.

[@E92_450ss]

Did you do the INPA method but just didn't bleed them and only stepped on the pedal when instructed?

[@dduktube]

@@E92_450ss Yeah I haven't done any bleeding for many years now. I followed INPA instruction and stepped on the pedal. I discovered the better way that makes brake pedal work even better(light braking and it grabs lightly but immediately and sensitive to pedal pressure). It feels like the way it came from factory. Before, the rear brakes rotors looked like pads never contacted and no rotor worn mark. Now it's working hard and I see it grabs and wearing down some. Love it!

[@ModMINI]

Unfortunately no change in pedal feel for my e82

[@chadriddle3517]

So I just change my brake pads on a 2007 530i and afterwords it seems like it doesn’t have as good as bite as before. Do you think this would help get that firm pedal back? And you said ista plus you can just Google and download it

[@Chicitypo]

Can this be done with ProTools?

[@oshtheld]

Yes, set the DCAN cable as your audio interface!

[@MikeOrkid]

☝️ he means DAW.

[@tmibmw]

Confirmed, just did it. I replaced the pads and rotors about 8 months ago. Never thought to do this.... Night and day!

[@Chicitypo]

BMW Guy With the Bimmergeeks Protool Android app? What menu?

[@tmibmw]

@@Chicitypo Log into the app, then click on chassis. Click on the top menu item then. I think it's dsc. The bottom menu item is for the tpms. Once you have clicked the top one, another menu shows up. At the top is calibrate. That's what you want. It takes about 3 - 4 minutes to cycle through everything. It will actually calibrate more than just the brakes, so make sure the steering wheel and wheels are straight and don't touch or move anything while it's doing it's thing.

[@ulisg6040]

I followed your recommendations and ditched the stabilization module....

[@karl1608]

Where do we get Ista + from Thanking You in anticipation of your forthcoming help and co operation KARL

[@brandonchappell1535]

search ista on ebay

[@KillaV91]

It's free bro.. google bimmergeeks they have all the softwhere on there site for free Dont pay ebay unless you need cable too.. but if u have mhd or xhp cable u can use that fine on your laptop

[@fuckjewtube69]

@@KillaV91 That site is bullshit its just full of bloatware can't even download the fucking thing normally without registering and installing a bunch of shit first.

[@terrencelawrence5007]

I know this is a old video but what software do I need to recalibrate my dsc pump I just got my 2006 bmw z4 3.0si .. I've recently changed brake pads and rotors and have come up with this issue. I've also bleed the brake system 2 times.. no bubbles in the lines. The brake's are a little better but not where they should be. I still have a somewhat spongy pedal and it's driving me crazy..

[@Sasa-yd7to]

I own a 135is e82, I always see your videos or you are a great, illustrious things that no one has ever done. could you indicate where to find the ista program.

[@VehicularDIY]

Thanks, I would check forums for where to get the software.

[@NardoGreyRam]

Hey man thanks again, for the informative video Do you know if this ISTA will.work on F30 using this DCAN cable? Or it should have the Enet cable

[@VehicularDIY]

Hey, glad you found it helpful. You can set it up either way, I have used the DCAN cable on my F15 X5 without issue.

[@NardoGreyRam]

@@VehicularDIY Thank you very much

[@bmwM5ma]

Thank for great videos, can i do it on 2008 E60 550i and you should show us how to do complete brake flush with inpa or ista, thanks a lot

[@WoWArena1000]

It does nothing. F30 with m sport brakes. Test work but is done in 10 sec. I hear only dsc pump. I don’t hear the brakes applying. Do you think is different for f30?

[@marianosusuki9849]

How do I download the Ista-D? The site the is offering it for free is russian, is it safe? Thanks for the your videos especially the valve cover gasket one.

[@eddydreni]

The point of the gradual break pedal bite decrease is to let the driver know the breaks are close to end of life & will need replacing. Doing this basically tells the car the breaks were replaced and could be dangerous if the pads are not properly monitored & could give out at anytime; although depending on the break pads, they will start squealing.

[@von...]

this could be a valid concern tbh. I may still do it, but this is something to consider if you are not maintaining your cars brake pads and rotors. I just changed my rotors and rubber lines to stainless steel though while my pads have more than 80% life so I am still going to do this and will report back if anyone replies to me and is curious in the future

[@brakthru2]

I've done it many times over the years when updating dsc software and when I replaced the dsc module. Doesn't cause any problems that I know of.

[@VehicularDIY]

Your point is taken, I mentioned that this should be done whenever replacing the pads in the video as that thought did come to mind.

[@bmos02]

There are brake wear sensors on the e90 platform that will turn on a light regardless of what stuff you reset. What he's doing here doesn't reset the brake pad life, it just recalibrates DSC sensors.

[@brakthru2]

Correct

[@clifft7832]

My 2018 G30 540i doesn't have the same menu. I can get to traction control, but no option to adjust DSC. Any suggestions?

[@Jude5ys]

My DSC unit doesn't engadge? But with inpa I can bleed the brakes with ABS? what am I missing guys?

[@jkirkabraham7652]

OK, this is another excellent helpful video....but how in the MOTHER DUCK do you come up with this stuff?!?!

[@boejoss]

It claims to complete the procedure on my R60 Mini but doesn’t do any of those actions/noises and I get a message on the screen stating “ABS and Brake force Distribution failed”. Do I need the engine running while doing this process?

[@deadlyassassin240]

This is driving me crazy, I want to do this so bad on my 08 335xi but I just don't have the option. I only had ISTA-D 4.0 when I started so I thought that was the reason but after updating all of my install to ISTA 4.21 last night I Still don't have the option. 😭 😢 Only option I get if for DSC sensor, not Dsc unit. 😢

[@Jeff-bw5kw]

Same here. Anybody figure out how to do this on a 335xi? Maybe this is a dumb idea, but maybe running the brake bleeding routine without actually bleeding the brakes can accomplish the same thing?

[@codylabar7252]

Did you update your dsc firmware first? I don’t have the option to adjust like other people are saying.

[@mikewviolin]

does this also work for like a 2000 z3 ? or is that too old for this method? Just curious as I have a semi- squishy brake pedal, I'm looking for that bite

[@kfre6427]

Can u do this with a foxwell nt510 elite???? Please let me know. Thanks in advance

[@MikeOrkid]

So, I've already done the inpa dsc bleed. My problem has been a hard pedal almost as if there's no vacuum. If I downshift and the rpm is above 2k, the brakes feel great. If I coast to a stop in neutral, you have to stand on the pedal. Do you think it's my vacuum pump or would this be worth a shot? I have new Hawk pads and new rotors all around. Thanks for your help and keep posting awesome stuff.

[@lukejones2772]

Check all your vacuum hoses for degradation

[@fredagstn3813]

Could you get this fixed? Mine is the same now and so hard as it even can be, pretty much unusable, I cant drive like that, it was working normal before. Brakes and front brake lines are pretty much new, I really need help now...

[@mbrofc]

Can this be done with bimmerlink or bimmercode?

[@tavarusjohnson9066]

I have a ethernet to obd cable. would that work also, or does it need to be the K+DCAN

[@matthewgreasley4240]

Is there different versions of ista I don’t have this option for my car e63 635d or is it just some cars won’t do it? Thanks

[@E90m3superchargedGr]

So if I change with bigger brakes I must do this yes ?

[@alcepedaconcepts]

How do I get a working version of ISTA

[@4272005]

Does this work on an E46 chassis? Can this be done with INPA ?

[@DespiertaVe]

I dis the same procedure with my n52 but i only see Dcs sensor not ( unit ) anyway i did it but it didn’t do anything other than a little sound

[@RedVegas]

My ISTA doesn’t have dsc unit adjustment as an option. Do you know how to solve this by chance. Thank you and I look forward to your response.

[@E92_450ss]

I had the same issue where I couldn't locate the function. Turns out my e92 335xi has a different dsc unit, I believe it is DXC 8/8+. These dsc units don't have the same calibration as the RWD DSC unit.

[@RedVegas]

@@E92_450ss ahhh wow that makes a lot of sense, I have an xDrive as well. By chance did you figure out a way to calibrate with an xDrive?

[@E92_450ss]

@@RedVegas Someone said to use INPA and do the brake bleeding procedure for each side but don't actually bleed them but only press the pedal when instructed. Search for a guy named HP in the comments, he provides the instructions. Im going to try this over the weekend and will let you know.

[@james48228]

@@E92_450ssdid you ever get it towed work? I have xdrive too and I would like to recalibrate as I just did a brake job but everything is squishy feeling

[@carvelera]

can we do this on modified brake disc and caliper?..

[@Eschmacher]

Can't even get past the first step, calibration of intake valve. Claims I either touched the brake pedal or have air in the system. I have bled the everloving shit out of everything including the abs bleed cycle and I still can't get past the first step. I have a ton of error lights for safety systems now, not sure I feel comfortable driving it. Where do I go from here?

[@Eschmacher]

Ok so, I ran the ABS bleed cycle for another time, and ran the adjustment immediately after, and it went through successfully. That being said, it made almost no difference in the pedal feel of my F30. Slightly worried that either my master cylinder isn't up to the task for the F80 calipers, or my DSC unit is faulty somehow.

[@natking1u1z99]

What's the style number of those rims. They would nice on 08 328i m sport

[@chrise4659]

They are 162s. One of the many styles from the e90, specifically from the 335i pre lci. I put some on my e46 330ci and they looked great

[@isaacwatson9598]

Does anybody have a link for ista? Cheers

[@richardvanda602]

That can work with any tools likes carly ?

[@VehicularDIY]

Not quite sure but it may have the option.

[@gmmza03]

Or if you don’t have the computer and that setup. Find a safe place, do some abs activated stops, a slippery surface will be easier.

[@DeSilva1233]

Do you know if Inpa or Tool32 has this functionality to reset adaptation in dsc?

[@VehicularDIY]

INPA does provided you don't have active steering.

[@bagballgolf2406]

How do you do it in inpa?

[@DeSilva1233]

@@bagballgolf2406 it is easier through Tool32, dsc and last one from the list of jobs. But it is not permanent. After 3-4 days it will be back as it was before adaptation.

[@AL-xk8mj]

Where can I get the software?

[@lukejones2772]

I suspect this calibration is carried out as part of the system purge and bleed procedure in ISTA, any idea?

[@KillaV91]

Nope.. have used the bleed prosududure.. never made it feel as good as this has done.

[@A_S377]

Update: Only lasted for about 2 weeks and went back to being a spongy pedal...

[@ItZxAHxSna]

Cleanest rims I’ve ever seen...

[@ALEX.THE.RUSSIAN]

Every time almost every day I find out more and more how much computers my e92 has. I really thought my Mercedes s550 had more computers in it then simple BMW. Aga. Not so lol

[@cosmin7317]

E70 only got Dsc sensor not dsc unit in ista. Any other way to do it?

[@mjdmay]

I would like to find a way to do this on my e70 too

[@machtschnell7452]

I notice there is a"brake bleeding routine"' also. Do you use this when bleeding to extract old fluid from the ABS unit? Is there a download site on Torrent for ISTA or is it pay to play only?

[@VehicularDIY]

Yes, I actually haven't tried it in ISTA but used INPA for that in the past for a thorough flush. No download site that I know of but people seem to sell it on eBay.

[@machtschnell7452]

@@VehicularDIY Thank you.

[@Daniel-io6rj]

Bimmergeeks for ISTA/INPA - BMW standard Tools. Free downloads

[@ThesteliFLo]

When select traction control unit i dont have the first to options were it say adjust the dsc unit and adjust the dsc sensor!!! I only have break bleeding !!? That mean that my INPA version doesn’t have that function active ??because i see the dsc unit under the hood on the same spot as yours!!!?please advize

[@twportre8809]

2019... VISTA???!!! STILL!!!!???? LOL

[@turn-n-burn1421]

You perhaps forget to mention BMW in the title? Might have saved a couple of minutes for some of us.

[@juanitaalexander7450]

Would this technique apply to an Outback ?

[@ejot2]

Bmw E60 2008 diesel doesn't have such option. That's a shame ;/

[@LIsaJavierWedding]

Will this process work on an F15 bmw x5?

[@ChrisChaos209]

First!

[@TrakxGoPro]

Can this be done with Protool?

[@jaredgranada9902]

Did u find out?

[@TrakxGoPro]

@@jaredgranada9902 Yes it can be done using Protool. Go to Chassis - Stability control - Functions - Calibration - Entire System. I did it twice with no problems. First time i think i turn off the car to nearly. After Protool says its finish wait 1 more minute. I did it in a flat place, brake lever down and steering dead straight. For me it solve the problem which was a initial dead travel of the brake pedal. After as soon i touched the brake pedal it brakes.

[@TrakxGoPro]

Just to mention that this was made after new rotors, pads and brake oil change. And bleeded 3 times with one using INPA procedure. And it still had a inicial dead travel. This video was a savior :) has it sent me the answer that something else had to be done.

[@JrIza_914]

How do I get a working version of ISTA

[@KillaV91]

Google Bimmergeeks software

[@JrIza_914]

@@KillaV91 will do thanks

[@TrakxGoPro]

Can this be done using INPA?

[@VehicularDIY]

It can be if you don't have active steering. Otherwise ISTA or DIS.

[@TrakxGoPro]

@@VehicularDIY I dont . Thanks for the reply

[@TrakxGoPro]

@@VehicularDIY In INPA is it shift+F1 single test valve/Pump?