Got message on dash to Replace the Brake Fluid! Do i must do it?

[bosanci28]

Better do it, as is cheap and easy to do.

[Basem3]

Just did this yesterday with a pressure bleeder. Easiest I've ever done. You can access the rear bleed screws without removing the wheels. I took off the fronts for better access. Took about an hour. Used this: Schwaben 007237SCH01A European Pressure Brake Bleeder (3-Liter ), mine came with a european reservoir cap. Very high quality unit.
You'll need to fabricate a piece of rubber hose that will fit on the bleeder nipple and into a plastic catch bottle.
Don't put fluid into the pressure bleeder, just use it for pressurizing the system. Keep an eye out on the brake reservoir so it doesn't run dry and introduce air into the system, bad news! Used 1ltr of fluid for the job.
Service indicator reset instructions are all over youtube.

[Mackskibum]

This is worth doing. Everyone seems to forget the hydraulics associated with ABS. A real flush involves cycling the ABS hardware as well- a failure there is $$$$$$$. Moisture content is only 1 facet of brake fluid. It also absorbs other contaminants. It can be dis-colored and still be fine from a water content standpoint.

IMO worth the money.

Most club track events require docs that show a change within 24 months. I'm thinking there's a reason.

[jcattletown]

So what device did you use to replace your brake fluid at the end? Thanks.

Originally Posted by bosanci28

Finally i just replaced my brake fluid , it was not so bad and is quite easy.

Just used the Bmw dealer brand.

Thank you.

[bosanci28]

I used this From Amazon, It worked really nice and 1 person job...

[josiahg52]

Originally Posted by bosanci28

I used this From Amazon, It worked really nice and 1 person job...

I used that last weekend and it worked great. Just make sure if you are replacing pads at the same time that you depressurize it while the caliper is unmounted or take precautions to prevent the caliper piston from moving. I didn't and the front right piston popped out of the caliper and made a gigantic mess. It was a stupid mistake that fortunately only cost me an extra liter of Pentosin DOT 4 LV.

[jcattletown]

Thank you. I checked the link you gave me, and seems that the customers' reviews of the product are not good. I may purchase this one. https://www.ecstuning.com/b-schwaben...SABEgKo4fD_BwE

What do you think? Thanks.

Originally Posted by bosanci28

I used this From Amazon, It worked really nice and 1 person job...

[bosanci28]

Originally Posted by jcattletown

Thank you. I checked the link you gave me, and seems that the customers' reviews of the product are not good. I may purchase this one. https://www.ecstuning.com/b-schwaben...SABEgKo4fD_BwE

What do you think? Thanks.

I had no problem with the one i purchased, and yes i did my research too.
It has 4 stars ...

the one you saying there on Amazon has only 3.5 stars .... but all they have sometime.
For me it worked just fine, is just hard to get something and work 100% in specially when using under pressure.,

U buy what you think it works, or return it or modify it to fit your needs.

I choose that brand as they make more fittings for other vehicles that i can buy.

Good luck.

[bosanci28]

Originally Posted by josiahg52

I used that last weekend and it worked great. Just make sure if you are replacing pads at the same time that you depressurize it while the caliper is unmounted or take precautions to prevent the caliper piston from moving. I didn't and the front right piston popped out of the caliper and made a gigantic mess. It was a stupid mistake that fortunately only cost me an extra liter of Pentosin DOT 4 LV.

Yap, i did that one time long,long time ago...lesson learned. Keep your calipers and pads on.
I used the Bmw brand DOT4.

[jcattletown]

Does the bleeder come with instructions on how to perform the job? Thanks.

Originally Posted by bosanci28

I had no problem with the one i purchased, and yes i did my research too.
It has 4 stars ...

the one you saying there on Amazon has only 3.5 stars .... but all they have sometime.
For me it worked just fine, is just hard to get something and work 100% in specially when using under pressure.,

U buy what you think it works, or return it or modify it to fit your needs.

I choose that brand as they make more fittings for other vehicles that i can buy.

Good luck.