Flushing and air bleeding the front brake

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NOTE: Description is for right component only. The procedure on the left side is identical.

Work through the instructions in the service function in sequence .
Start flushing at the right front.
Connect the vent hose with the collecting vessel to the bleed valve (1) on front right brake caliper.
Open bleed valve (1) and purge it until clear, bubble-free brake fluid emerges.
Close bleed valve (1).

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Front bleed valve from brake caliper manufacturer Brembo
Bleed valve	tightening torque	18 Nm

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Connect the vent hose with the collecting vessel to the bleed valve (1) on the front right brake caliper.
Open the bleed valve (1) and purge it until clear, bubble-free brake fluid emerges.
Close bleed valve (1).

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Front bleed valve from brake caliper manufacturer Brembo
Bleed valve	tightening torque	18 Nm

Carry out the same procedure on the front left wheel brake.

Follow-up work

Refer to DISCONNECTING THE BLEEDER UNIT FOR THE BRAKE FLUID .
Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ON THE REAR LEFT .