Re: E28: changing brake and clutch fluid

[LtWacko@xxxxxxx]

In a message dated 4/29/2003 1:49:41 PM Central Daylight Time, 
owner-bmw-digest@domain.elided writes:

> >Any other helpful tips would be greatly appreciated.  Thanks in 
> >advance.
> 
> Just follow the Bentley. 
> Suck all old fluid out of the brake fluid reservoir. It helps if the new 
> fluid is of different color than the old (i.e.: Super Blue vs. Type 200).
> Start with the caliper furthest away from the master reservoir (right 
> rear). 

Make sure you refill the reservoir with new fluid before attaching your 
bleeder.  I have a friend (and I know he is reading this right now) who 
emptied the reservoir and attached his bleeder without topping off the 
reservoir.  He pumped air into the ABS system requiring a trip to the 
dealership to cycle the ABS pump to get the air out of it.

Rodney

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