Flush hydraulic unit
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TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Use only BMW-approved brake fluids; see OPERATING FLUIDS .
Use only BMW-approved brake fluids; see OPERATING FLUIDS .
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RISK OF DAMAGE
Paint damage .
Mechanical or chemical action may lead to paint damage .
Paint damage .
Mechanical or chemical action may lead to paint damage .
- Cover up working area with specified covering material only.
- Connect the bleeder unit (1) to the brake fluid reservoir and turn on.
Observe the operating instructions of the corresponding equipment manufacturer.
- Do not exceed the tire pressure of 2 bar .
- Work through the instructions in the service function in sequence .
- Connect the vent hose with the collecting vessel to the bleed valve (1) on rear right brake caliper.
- Open bleed valve (1).
- The brake fluid flows out until the hydraulic unit is flushed with new brake fluid.
Flush until the new brake fluid in the collecting vessel is noticeable.
- Close bleed valve.TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Rear bleed valve Bleed valve tightening torque 10 Nm