[pritch21]

The dash is showing a yellow square. I think it's the break fluid, but I'm not sure what needs to be done - Whether it the car needs some more brake fluid or whether I need to flush the system completely.

Is this something that requires immediate attention?

Can anyone reccomend a decent brake fluid?

Thanks,
Owen

[Jules59]

Originally Posted by pritch21

Is this something that requires immediate attention?


Owen

Only if you want to be able to stop when you want to.

Any DOT 4 fluid will be OK

[doughboy]

Originally Posted by pritch21

The dash is showing a yellow square. I think it's the break fluid, but I'm not sure what needs to be done - Whether it the car needs some more brake fluid or whether I need to flush the system completely.


Owen

First you're best to verify exactly what is service item is being flagged up via the idrive or OBC...

If it is brake fluid (fixed service item every 2 years) then it needs a full flush and new fluid, 2 litres will be enough to flush properly and refill.

Is your car 2, 4 or 6 years old?

[pritch21]

its saying the brake fluid and giving this month as the due date so i would assume its time for the "2 year flush"

shes on a 58 plate so around the 4 year mark then .

[#Tee]

Its just a reminder so you can visit the dealership. They will inspect your pad lining and if they are worn/out of specs they will sell you a brake job. If pads linings are in good condition they will just turn off the reminder light. I have over 80k and have about 70% front and 30% rears, I turned off the reminder with the control stalk. Theres a DIY for that in here or on youtube.

[pritch21]

just done all of my pads and stuff i should have done the fluid at the sametime. thank you though

[pritch21]

i went to my local motor factor and there was a lad there who knows some stuff about cars and he said i should use 5.1 pot brake fluid as it has a higher temp rating .

what do you think ?

[chriz1]

Only if your tracking it mate with the risk of boiling the brake fluid. Can't see it being much benefit on the road

[Hope]

Originally Posted by pritch21

i went to my local motor factor and there was a lad there who knows some stuff about cars and he said i should use 5.1 pot brake fluid as it has a higher temp rating .

what do you think ?

He must know more than BMW

[pritch21]

lol so 4 pot is cool then yeah ?

[pritch21]

p.s im going to act stupid not and ask for a step by step on doing a full brake fluid flush

[pritch21]

ANY IDEAS.?