Scan tool needed to Bleed brakes ??

Kodak · 08-22-2012, 11:55 AM

I'm looking to do a brake fluid change on my 2006 E90 xi, while reading the procedure on brake bleeding the system from the Bentley manual, it states that it requires the use of a BMW scan tool or equivalent( what is the equivalent) and to connect to the OBD ll plug.

Since this is the first time "I" will be doing the brake flush/bleeding I was a little concerned if I can do it ,since I don't have a "scan tool".

Any info would be greatly appreciated.

onebadmofo · 08-22-2012, 12:11 PM

You can use INPA to bleed the system. The old school "pumping the brake pedal" method works too.

aus · 08-23-2012, 12:51 AM

If you want to change out all the fluid, you need a GT1 or possibly coding to activate the pump to clear out all the fluid.

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nate5ks · 08-23-2012, 05:56 PM

I asked my local Indy about this and he said done even bother unless you are having brake problems. It isn't worth the hassle and takes 2 people even with gt1. I have 142000 miles on my 330xi

Efthreeoh · 08-23-2012, 10:27 PM

Just bleed them. No need to trigger the ABS pump. Not enough brake fluid in the the ABS valve body to worry about.

Kodak · 08-24-2012, 02:29 PM

Thanks to everyone for all the info

LocDawgg · 08-25-2012, 11:06 PM

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=316236

flushed my brakes a few weeks ago. No problems whatsoever

08-22-2012, 11:55 AM	#1
Kodak The Law 74 Rep 391 Posts Drives: 06 325xi, 4dr, Alpine Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bronx, NYC iTrader: (0)	Scan tool needed to Bleed brakes ?? I'm looking to do a brake fluid change on my 2006 E90 xi, while reading the procedure on brake bleeding the system from the Bentley manual, it states that it requires the use of a BMW scan tool or equivalent( what is the equivalent) and to connect to the OBD ll plug. Since this is the first time "I" will be doing the brake flush/bleeding I was a little concerned if I can do it ,since I don't have a "scan tool". Any info would be greatly appreciated. __________________ 2006 Alpine ,325xi sedan,Terra, steptronic,Xenon,heated seats,Premium package
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08-22-2012, 12:11 PM	#2
onebadmofo Colonel 353 Rep 2,394 Posts Drives: 2008 E90 M3 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Central NJ iTrader: (14)	You can use INPA to bleed the system. The old school "pumping the brake pedal" method works too.
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08-23-2012, 12:51 AM	#3
aus Major General 907 Rep 9,030 Posts Drives: Odysse Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Seal Beach, CA iTrader: (10)	If you want to change out all the fluid, you need a GT1 or possibly coding to activate the pump to clear out all the fluid. . __________________ Let me get this straight... You are swapping out parts designed by some of the top engineers in the world because some guys sponsored by a company told you it's "better??" But when you ask the same guy about tracking, "oh no, I have a kid now" or "I just detailed my car." or "i just got new tires."
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08-23-2012, 05:56 PM	#4
nate5ks Captain 35 Rep 648 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 330xi Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Jacksonville Beach, FL iTrader: (0)	I asked my local Indy about this and he said done even bother unless you are having brake problems. It isn't worth the hassle and takes 2 people even with gt1. I have 142000 miles on my 330xi
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08-23-2012, 10:27 PM	#5
Efthreeoh General 19186 Rep 19,718 Posts Drives: The E90 + Z4 Coupe & Z3 R'ster Join Date: May 2012 Location: Virginia iTrader: (0)	Just bleed them. No need to trigger the ABS pump. Not enough brake fluid in the the ABS valve body to worry about.
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08-24-2012, 02:29 PM	#6
Kodak The Law 74 Rep 391 Posts Drives: 06 325xi, 4dr, Alpine Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bronx, NYC iTrader: (0)	Thanks to everyone for all the info __________________ 2006 Alpine ,325xi sedan,Terra, steptronic,Xenon,heated seats,Premium package
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08-25-2012, 11:06 PM	#7
LocDawgg Captain 73 Rep 961 Posts Drives: AW e90 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida iTrader: (5)	http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=316236 flushed my brakes a few weeks ago. No problems whatsoever
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