Service light change brake fluid.
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My car's service light came on today and found it's needing a brake fluid flush. Is this something I want to do or should I take it in?
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BMW recommends the brake fluid flush every two years. Presumably, the brake fluid can absorb water and dirt, thus the recommendation to flush. You should be able to look up DIY instructions, but I think it requires some specific equipment. Personally, I leave brake jobs to the pro's.
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Alternatively, get to know and use a BMW trained Indy.
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Thanks for the quick reply guys. I don't mind spending the money and having the professionals do what they do best. But I enjoy learning and working on my own cars if possible.
Just found another thread on this great forum. For some reason when I did a search on the forum I didn't find what I was looking for but when I did the same search on google it sent me right back here.
https://5series.net/forums/topic/588...e-brake-fluid/
Thank you guys,
Just found another thread on this great forum. For some reason when I did a search on the forum I didn't find what I was looking for but when I did the same search on google it sent me right back here.
https://5series.net/forums/topic/588...e-brake-fluid/
Thank you guys,
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Bleeding brakes is a two person job unless you have a brake bleeder tool. The process is straight forward, but working on something like brakes is something I'd recommed someone with experience show you instead of watching a DIY video.
If you screw things up there's a chance you won't find out until you step on the brakes and your car doesn't stop......
Not sure what an indy would charge - but the BMW dealer that does my service charges $199 before I get a 10% BMWCCA discount. They do have specials from time to time.
If you screw things up there's a chance you won't find out until you step on the brakes and your car doesn't stop......
Not sure what an indy would charge - but the BMW dealer that does my service charges $199 before I get a 10% BMWCCA discount. They do have specials from time to time.
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It isn't that hard to do. If you have done even minor car work, this is doable.
The video is good:
http://blog.bavauto.com/9996/bmw-and...ush-diy-video/
I used a similar pressurized bleeder seen here:
http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/moti...der/ES1895871/
I used this fluid:
http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/Brake_Fluid/ES1899346/
It is a one person job and very easy. If you have a manual transmission, it is a bit more difficult.
Also see:
https://5series.net/forums/topic/119...1#entry1402311
The video is good:
http://blog.bavauto.com/9996/bmw-and...ush-diy-video/
I used a similar pressurized bleeder seen here:
http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/moti...der/ES1895871/
I used this fluid:
http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/Brake_Fluid/ES1899346/
It is a one person job and very easy. If you have a manual transmission, it is a bit more difficult.
Also see:
https://5series.net/forums/topic/119...1#entry1402311
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