Distinguishing the calipers from different manufacturers

• Pay attention to the different tightening torques of the bleed valves! 
• Picture shows fixed caliper of the manufacturer Brembo.
• There is a bleed valve (1) on the inside and on the outside for bleeding the brake caliper.

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION

Front bleed valve from brake caliper manufacturer Brembo
Bleed valve	tightening torque	18 Nm

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• Pay attention to the different tightening torques of the bleed valves! 
• Picture shows fixed caliper of the manufacturer Continental.
• There is a bleed valve (1) on the inside and on the outside for bleeding the brake caliper.

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION

Fixed caliper front bleed valve from brake caliper manufacturer Continental
Bleed valve	tightening torque	15 Nm

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.