check break fluid ???
03-24-2008, 01:45 PM
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On my system data is says check break fluid,
does anyone know where i check that, and if i can do it myself. and what kind of break fluid do i buy?? only oem?
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does anyone know where i check that, and if i can do it myself. and what kind of break fluid do i buy?? only oem?
thnaks
03-24-2008, 03:46 PM
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The brake master cylinder is mounted on the firewall.
Brake fluids should not be mixed ... there are several different types that are specified for different cars. (Mere) brake pad wear will result in a drop in fluid level - but it may also be a symptom of a leak in the brake system. But that may be beyond your mechanical competency. Additionally, brake fluid changes are recommended every 2 years.
And, without knowing the year and model of your e60 it's probably something you should have a mechanic look at.
Brake fluids should not be mixed ... there are several different types that are specified for different cars. (Mere) brake pad wear will result in a drop in fluid level - but it may also be a symptom of a leak in the brake system. But that may be beyond your mechanical competency. Additionally, brake fluid changes are recommended every 2 years.
And, without knowing the year and model of your e60 it's probably something you should have a mechanic look at.
03-24-2008, 10:01 PM
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Originally Posted by 545ibimmer' post='550137' date='Mar 25 2008, 05:45 AM
On my system data is says check break fluid,
does anyone know where i check that, and if i can do it myself. and what kind of break fluid do i buy?? only oem?
thnaks
does anyone know where i check that, and if i can do it myself. and what kind of break fluid do i buy?? only oem?
thnaks
It dose not cost that much.
I change my a few months ago by my local workshop it cost about $55us in HK.
03-25-2008, 04:21 AM
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Originally Posted by pinguhk' post='550321' date='Mar 25 2008, 02:01 AM
I would use oem stuff just to be on the safe side.
It dose not cost that much.
I change my a few months ago by my local workshop it cost about $55us in HK.
It dose not cost that much.
I change my a few months ago by my local workshop it cost about $55us in HK.
03-25-2008, 06:12 AM
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Originally Posted by 545ibimmer' post='550403' date='Mar 25 2008, 08:21 AM
thanks guys
03-25-2008, 07:54 AM
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Originally Posted by ExGMan' post='550423' date='Mar 25 2008, 10:12 AM
Brake fluid tends to absorb water (I think that's called hydrophillic)
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