Break Fluid
07-28-2010, 11:18 PM
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My Ride: 2007 BMW 530i alpine white......have 550 body kit, ac spoilers, 20 inch m5 replica rims, BOSH horns, dark tint....will add xenon fogs and paint the grill titanium silver =]
ok i have a 07 530 and on the service menu it says break fluid change by august of 2010....first i did not think break fluid needs to be changed...but my friends told me yes change it before the sing turns red from yellow...so im gonna go to the dealer how much do you guys think it will cost me...i have no warranty by the way. thanks
07-29-2010, 03:23 AM
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ok i have a 07 530 and on the service menu it says break fluid change by august of 2010....first i did not think break fluid needs to be changed...but my friends told me yes change it before the sing turns red from yellow...so im gonna go to the dealer how much do you guys think it will cost me...i have no warranty by the way. thanks
07-29-2010, 06:43 AM
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brake fluid is hygroscopic meaning it will attract water and water is bad for your brake system. It will corrode the components if not taken care of. If the brake master was easily accessible I would say remove the cap and you would see green stuff growing on your float. This is not good.
07-29-2010, 07:34 AM
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ok i have a 07 530 and on the service menu it says break fluid change by august of 2010....first i did not think break fluid needs to be changed...but my friends told me yes change it before the sing turns red from yellow...so im gonna go to the dealer how much do you guys think it will cost me...i have no warranty by the way. thanks
Or, as an alternative, find an experienced BMW Independent mechanic (NOT MIDAS or SEARS!!).
07-29-2010, 08:29 AM
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His friends are referring to the iDrive warning that is yellow (it doesn't turn red I don't think). Brake fluid change is every two years according to BMW which is when the warning will come up.
07-29-2010, 05:27 PM
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You can pay to change the fluid now or pay to replace brake components later.
07-29-2010, 05:41 PM
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I am having it done DIY this weekend! 
You are welcome to come by and watch or if you have the time, we might be able to do yours at the same time. Here's the DYI thread.
https://5series.net/forums/topic/601...id-change-diy/
You are welcome to come by and watch or if you have the time, we might be able to do yours at the same time. Here's the DYI thread.https://5series.net/forums/topic/601...id-change-diy/
07-29-2010, 09:29 PM
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I am having it done DIY this weekend! You are welcome to come by and watch or if you have the time, we might be able to do yours at the same time. Here's the DYI thread.
https://5series.net/forums/topic/601...id-change-diy/
You are welcome to come by and watch or if you have the time, we might be able to do yours at the same time. Here's the DYI thread.https://5series.net/forums/topic/601...id-change-diy/
Damn I envy you! 2 weekends in a row working on your car! 