I don't think you should be using 160cd/m2 as a target for an MBP. As Ron said, 120 is reasonable.
The newer LED MBP profile all right but the older ones had problems no matter the software. The base of the APS software is a hybrid i1 Match.
I know mine runs just as well with the i1 Match software . Try it , if it works it may solve the problem.
I would try to profile/calibrate to full bright, (brightness control hardware), 6500 K or D65, L 120 cd/m2. If it continues, If native is possible as a target white, then try that.
If anything dump the old profiles you created before calibrating.
As a last resort, the best one BTW is to download a demo of Color Eyes which will let you calibrate 10 times. Make sure you calibrate to the above settings, as you don't want to waste your 10 tries in getting there.