Bleeding Brake Fluid

nate5ks · 11-09-2012, 08:17 PM

I'm about to change my brake fluid soon and I need to buy a power bleeder, does anyone have a preference between the Motive Power bleeder and a suction type pneumatic bleeder? Also should I get the fluid from BMW or does the auto part store brand work alright? Thanks.

Efthreeoh · 11-09-2012, 09:42 PM

Use DOT4 fluid and a partner to pump the brakes.

raceyBMW · 11-10-2012, 12:24 PM

I like my motive, its nice for a one person job. If you have easy access to bribe someone into pumping the brakes for you, then that way is just as quick imo.

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Efthreeoh General 17306 Rep 18,733 Posts Drives: The E90 + Z4 Coupe & Z3 R'ster Join Date: May 2012 Location: Virginia iTrader: (0)	Use DOT4 fluid and a partner to pump the brakes.
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raceyBMW king of the hills 92 Rep 2,915 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 w/ESS55, 2001 540i/6 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Arvada, CO iTrader: (1) Garage List 2001 BMW 540i/6 [8.17] 1994 530i [9.00] 2007 335i Coupe [8.37]	I like my motive, its nice for a one person job. If you have easy access to bribe someone into pumping the brakes for you, then that way is just as quick imo.
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