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Joe C2

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(Msg. 1) Posted: Fri Nov 09, 2007 3:55 pm
Post subject: Brake fluid change on E46
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I'm looking to change the brake fluid on my
2002 E46. My Bentley manual states that a
BMW tool is needed if air is introduced into
the system. Sounds like this might be a problem.
Does anyone have any practical tips on doing
this procedure ? In the past, I've replaced
calipers and bleed brakes on cars other than
BMW.
Thanks,
Joe

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Ali

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Since: Oct 02, 2007
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(Msg. 2) Posted: Fri Nov 09, 2007 5:55 pm
Post subject: Re: Brake fluid change on E46 [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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They are possibly referring to bleeding the hydraulic pump. In which case
you will need a GT1.


"Joe C" <no-more-spam.DeleteThis@no-spam.com> wrote in message
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> I'm looking to change the brake fluid on my
> 2002 E46. My Bentley manual states that a
> BMW tool is needed if air is introduced into
> the system. Sounds like this might be a problem.
> Does anyone have any practical tips on doing
> this procedure ? In the past, I've replaced
> calipers and bleed brakes on cars other than
> BMW.
> Thanks,
> Joe
>
>

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Jeff Strickland

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(Msg. 3) Posted: Sat Nov 10, 2007 7:55 pm
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My praqctical tip is to pay $70 and have a cup of coffee while you wait.

My local independent BMW service guy will flush the brake system before the
coffee gets cold.





"Joe C" <no-more-spam.DeleteThis@no-spam.com> wrote in message
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> I'm looking to change the brake fluid on my
> 2002 E46. My Bentley manual states that a
> BMW tool is needed if air is introduced into
> the system. Sounds like this might be a problem.
> Does anyone have any practical tips on doing
> this procedure ? In the past, I've replaced
> calipers and bleed brakes on cars other than
> BMW.
> Thanks,
> Joe
>
>
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