Good classical way - I prefer the pressure bleeders they do cost more but well worth it - you should run the old fluid out until it’s the same colour as the new one and you won’t risk damaging the seals on the brake pedal system if you should press the pedal too far. It’s also a one person job with a pressure bleeder. The clear plastic pipe to make you DIY bleed bottle is 5x8mm clear PVC tube and remember to make a two hole in the bottle top 7/8mm one and a much smaller hole next to it to let the air out. You need no more than 2 litres for a full all out flush and about 1 litre for a regular change. Hope this helps some one. Do every 2-4 years BMW recommendation is every 2 years I believe. Peace. G.✊🏼
I think he just used some old dot4 he had to help flush the old fluid through the system and then he used the dot5.1. However, you are right because dot5.1 tolerates higher temperatures (mostly used by bikers or track day chaps) similar to super dot4 and both are more expensive and will need to be changed more often, whereas the dot4 low viscosity will easily handle enough temperature, so it’s a bit pointless and a waste of money. 👍
I did this the easy way last week. I took my car to BMW North Oxford. They did a brake fluid change, full check of the rest of the car, wash and vacuum for just £65.40 all while I waited and enjoyed the complimentary hot chocolate and biscuits.
Another good video George. You should have a look at installing speed bleeders, you can change the fluid not needing another person to push the pedal. No air or fluid can re-enter the brake system once the bleeder has been cracked open to flush it.
Hi George, I' m George 🤣, quick question, seen in the past that people done the brakes with the engine on, is it better to flush the air with the engine off or on? Thanks
Can i bleed them at anytime? Say if i just want to replace my discs and pads only , can i do brake fluid later down the line? Will it affect anything? My brakes feel good atm just squaky at the rears and pads kinda low. So dont think i need a fluid change anyway . Thanks
Does the computer recognise that you have changed the brake fluid and thus turn off the brake fluid service warning light in the vehicle service information on the on board computer or do you need to turn that off separately? I’m hoping to do it myself you see, as you have shown so excellently 👍
Mine was close to empty, went and got some put it in drove car around and it ate alot of it, filled it up again but haven't drove it yet but pretty sure it's still going to the floor, like no pressure, what's wrong with my bmw guys????
Hi George. Thanks for the video. I have to do this soon. Could you point me in the right direction in regards to the hose ? I dont know which size i dhould buy... Also, is there any torque spec when I tighten the bolt ?
Did this on the X5 today, my fluid looked rather dark aswell, but my wife wont help so i just make sure the tube is submerged in old fluid, then press the pedal about 10 times then on the final time wedge the pedal down with a stick between it and the drivers seat, then shut the valve. Then same on next wheel, it seems to work ?? Think the recommended fluid is dot4, so why use dot 5.1 ??
Hi George any idea why my 520d e60 is a pig to get into first and reverse gear sometimes not all the time really have to force it and doesn't want to go into gear just first and reverse its manual gearbox exact same car as yours and there is no sign of clutch slipping or wore
Its next on the list dont have the car long was told it was done when i bought but dont believe that stuff when i buy something do you mean change oil in gearbox or just the basic service
Great video as always is there any problem mixing dot 4 and dot 5 together as I thought they react together and can jellify due to being chemically different or is this just a wives tale?
@@GeorgeAusters epicbleedsolutions.com/blogs/faq/whats-the-difference-between-dot-4-and-dot-5-1-brake-fluid it was dot 5 you cant mix, but you are right 5.1 is good to go!
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Good classical way - I prefer the pressure bleeders they do cost more but well worth it - you should run the old fluid out until it’s the same colour as the new one and you won’t risk damaging the seals on the brake pedal system if you should press the pedal too far. It’s also a one person job with a pressure bleeder. The clear plastic pipe to make you DIY bleed bottle is 5x8mm clear PVC tube and remember to make a two hole in the bottle top 7/8mm one and a much smaller hole next to it to let the air out. You need no more than 2 litres for a full all out flush and about 1 litre for a regular change. Hope this helps some one. Do every 2-4 years BMW recommendation is every 2 years I believe. Peace. G.✊🏼
Thank you so much bro, you have no idea!
At last a bmw channel that doesn't talk shit and actually knows what hes doing instead of just saying common problem every few seconds (dr BS)
You should be using DOT 4 LV which is a low viscosity fluid. E.g. ate sl6 fluid!
I think he just used some old dot4 he had to help flush the old fluid through the system and then he used the dot5.1. However, you are right because dot5.1 tolerates higher temperatures (mostly used by bikers or track day chaps) similar to super dot4 and both are more expensive and will need to be changed more often, whereas the dot4 low viscosity will easily handle enough temperature, so it’s a bit pointless and a waste of money. 👍
The DOt 5.1 will also ruin the hydraulic system in E series.
I did this the easy way last week. I took my car to BMW North Oxford. They did a brake fluid change, full check of the rest of the car, wash and vacuum for just £65.40 all while I waited and enjoyed the complimentary hot chocolate and biscuits.
that sounds super cheap, almost hard to believe LOL
How you now is New fluid com true
If your car is meant to use DOT4 stay with that. Some DOT4 have a higher boiling point than 5.1.
Another good video George.
You should have a look at installing speed bleeders, you can change the fluid not needing another person to push the pedal.
No air or fluid can re-enter the brake system once the bleeder has been cracked open to flush it.
Yep I installed them on my E60 in a video mate👍🏻
th-cam.com/video/Ztf3-3HaM1c/w-d-xo.html
Hi @George Auster's is the process the same for the 520d E60
Thanks for the guide, old school brake bleeding 👍.
Nicely done squire, that definitely needed doing looking at the colour.
Hi George, I' m George 🤣, quick question, seen in the past that people done the brakes with the engine on, is it better to flush the air with the engine off or on? Thanks
Have you tried doing this with one of those hand vacuum pumps.
what size tool did you use to crack the bleeder valve. And will you be doing a video on disks
i already watched last night bro Again a very good video
Good vid mate but wouldn’t mix dot4 with dot5.1 even flushing would completely drain first then vacuum bleed 👍
Nah they're fine to mix together mate
Can i bleed them at anytime? Say if i just want to replace my discs and pads only , can i do brake fluid later down the line? Will it affect anything? My brakes feel good atm just squaky at the rears and pads kinda low. So dont think i need a fluid change anyway . Thanks
Yes, you can do a brake fluid flush at anytime. You don’t need to open up the brake lines to replace discs and pads
Old fluid had alot of moisture in it I bet
Does the computer recognise that you have changed the brake fluid and thus turn off the brake fluid service warning light in the vehicle service information on the on board computer or do you need to turn that off separately? I’m hoping to do it myself you see, as you have shown so excellently 👍
Nope, you have to reset it
When you push the brake to injecte the fluid must the car be with the engine running?
No need to be running
The longest run from the reservoir is rear drivers side
Mine was close to empty, went and got some put it in drove car around and it ate alot of it, filled it up again but haven't drove it yet but pretty sure it's still going to the floor, like no pressure, what's wrong with my bmw guys????
May have a leak
👍
Good job! Looking forward to the rest of the upgrades on the braking system!
Hi George. Thanks for the video.
I have to do this soon. Could you point me in the right direction in regards to the hose ? I dont know which size i dhould buy... Also, is there any torque spec when I tighten the bolt ?
Accurate and well explained 😊
Nice thx for the video
Do you repeat the bleeding until the fluid gets transparent ?
Is it there a risk to remplace a dot 4 by dot 5.1 ?
Did this on the X5 today, my fluid looked rather dark aswell, but my wife wont help so i just make sure the tube is submerged in old fluid, then press the pedal about 10 times then on the final time wedge the pedal down with a stick between it and the drivers seat, then shut the valve. Then same on next wheel, it seems to work ??
Think the recommended fluid is dot4, so why use dot 5.1 ??
Dot 5.1 is higher performance fluid
@@GeorgeAusters - -you’re changing your fluid every 10 years and you’re worrying about high-performance 5.1 fluid upgrade? 😜
@@tonydelitala I change it every 1-2 years
@@GeorgeAusters -Gotcha. Was the previous owner then who never changed it. I follow. 👍🙏
Sucks. My lazy ass girlfriend won’t help either
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Ta, George, helpful as always.
You’re welcome!
Awesome G
Don't you wait for the brake fluid to be clear before you stop on that side? Also, can you share the process to reset the fluid reminder?
Here you go: th-cam.com/video/Ui2fNabI_8s/w-d-xo.html
@@GeorgeAusters Thanks so much!
Great video , easier then other videos . Thanks man
Glad to help!
Hi George any idea why my 520d e60 is a pig to get into first and reverse gear sometimes not all the time really have to force it and doesn't want to go into gear just first and reverse its manual gearbox exact same car as yours and there is no sign of clutch slipping or wore
Have your serviced it?
Its next on the list dont have the car long was told it was done when i bought but dont believe that stuff when i buy something do you mean change oil in gearbox or just the basic service
Watch this mate: th-cam.com/video/KiBl1gGXMqk/w-d-xo.html
Nice one pal i will get this done soon as possible thanks
Dot 5.1 has the wrong viscosity and shall not be used for BMWs with DSC.
Dot 5.1 works absolutely fine with dot 4 systems
@@GeorgeAusters bmw doesnt use a regular Dot4. You must use low viscosity only. Is your 5.1 low viscosity?
back right side is the furthest.
Depends the route of the brake pipes and which side the servo is on
Great video as always is there any problem mixing dot 4 and dot 5 together as I thought they react together and can jellify due to being chemically different or is this just a wives tale?
Haha that’s a wives tale. Perfectly fine to mix dot 4 with 5.1👍🏻
@@GeorgeAusters epicbleedsolutions.com/blogs/faq/whats-the-difference-between-dot-4-and-dot-5-1-brake-fluid it was dot 5 you cant mix, but you are right 5.1 is good to go!
How many Litres in total did you use to flush the system and to top up?
Less than 1L 👍🏻
should have used the Gunson Easy Bleed pressure kit. no need for a second person and better way to flush all the old crap out the pipes.