Bleed Front-Axle Brake Circuit
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CAUTION:
With fixed caliper, bleed both sides of brake caliper, removing wheel if necessary.
- Connect BMW Diagnosis and Information System (DIS).
- Call up service function Bleeding ABS/ASC hydraulics.
- Connect bleeding unit to expansion tank and switch on.
- Connect bleeder hose and bottle to bleed valve on front right brake caliper.
- Open bleed valve.
- Fully depress brake pedal at least 12 times. Brake fluid must emerge clear and free of bubbles.
- Hold down brake pedal in fully depressed position.
- Close bleeder valve.
- Release brake pedal.
- Follow same procedure on front left wheel brake.
- Switch off bleeder unit and disconnect from expansion tank.
- Check brake fluid level.
- Close expansion tank.
NOTE:
Bleeding unit is connected with maximum 29 PSI (2 bar) filling pressure.
NOTE:
Check relevant operating instructions for each device.
NOTE:
Take care of rubber gasket in lid.