Guys, pay attention. Every 2 - 3 years the brake fluid needs to be completely flushed and replaced and that’s throughout the entire hydraulic system. Brake fluid has very high water absorption properties. This moisture in the fluid will eventually cause rust inside the braking system and will contaminate it. Only reset the warning if the proper service has been undertaken. You can certainly do this service yourself but mechanical ability and tools are required. Don’t forget, this system is the thing that STOPS YOU! If you own a beautiful car like a BMW, take responsibility and keep it maintained. Also, ALWAYS wipe off the screw lid on the reservoir with a clean cloth before unscrewing it. You mustn’t get any dirt of any kind into the fluid.
I do own a BMW dude but i don't sell or service them, except my own X3. If you can't do your brake service yourself and can't afford to take it to BMW you should go to any brake service centre to get it done. If you can't afford to look after your car properly then dont buy a BMW.
@@72wildcatz When I purchased my X3, I also purchased a 5-year maintenance plan that goes with it. I checked the maintenance records and found no where of flushing brake fluid. So the statement of 2-3 year flushing was bogus. The indication light shows a maintenance date did not mean the brake fluid needs to be flushed. If it does need then the indication lights would say so. This is not an ambiguous matter. Brake fluid belongs to oil category, and oil and water do not mix. There is no such thing that brake fluid "has very high water absorption properties", and there is no water to be absorbed inside the braking hydraulic system.
@aaronvincent9003 I was wondering myself how and why there could be contamination with the brake oil, which is in a closed circuit. The only potential interaction with water (when it rains or car wash) will be at exit point (brake pad). So, topping up the low oil makes more sense. A few video of those flushing that I have watched, I observed that the fluid being removed is as clean as the one being added. The same argument is on for transmission fluid replacement. Some suggests flushing out at some point, some says its a lifetime fluid.
Thanks so much for this. Other UA-camrs said I needed a diagnostic device to perform this reset! I used your advice to reset my X5 F15, worked perfectly.
The brake fluid service message means that you need to FLUSH the brake fluid, not only top it up! You are misleading people by posting this! Brake fluid should be flushed every two years or so as it degrades over time.
Question: Mine says something like: brake fluid service. Does it mean I have to pay some mechanic to flush the old brake fluid and refill it with new one? Or is ok if I just add some brake fluid and reset it? I think brake fluid was serviced 2 years ago. Please advise. I can't afford $200 for brake fluid service. Thank you
@@kingbrave267 I haven't done it yet. I had an oil leak on the oil pan drain plug after I changed the oil and had to order an slightly bigger tap and die set with some M13 x 1.50 drain plugs to fix it for $20. BMW wanted $1600 to replace oil pan. Will do the brake fluid reset Sunday an update results.
Thanks, dealer wants to charge $169 but I checked myseld the brake fluid barely used(just little bit below max) and follow your instructions. DONE!
That’s awesome, thanks
Thank You that was very helpful.
Awesome. Glad to hear
Guys, pay attention. Every 2 - 3 years the brake fluid needs to be completely flushed and replaced and that’s throughout the entire hydraulic system. Brake fluid has very high water absorption properties. This moisture in the fluid will eventually cause rust inside the braking system and will contaminate it. Only reset the warning if the proper service has been undertaken. You can certainly do this service yourself but mechanical ability and tools are required. Don’t forget, this system is the thing that STOPS YOU! If you own a beautiful car like a BMW, take responsibility and keep it maintained.
Also, ALWAYS wipe off the screw lid on the reservoir with a clean cloth before unscrewing it. You mustn’t get any dirt of any kind into the fluid.
You must be a BMW dealer.
And you must have known how much they charge for this exact procedure. Incredible!
I do own a BMW dude but i don't sell or service them, except my own X3. If you can't do your brake service yourself and can't afford to take it to BMW you should go to any brake service centre to get it done. If you can't afford to look after your car properly then dont buy a BMW.
@@72wildcatz When I purchased my X3, I also purchased a 5-year maintenance plan that goes with it. I checked the maintenance records and found no where of flushing brake fluid. So the statement of 2-3 year flushing was bogus.
The indication light shows a maintenance date did not mean the brake fluid needs to be flushed. If it does need then the indication lights would say so. This is not an ambiguous matter.
Brake fluid belongs to oil category, and oil and water do not mix. There is no such thing that brake fluid "has very high water absorption properties", and there is no water to be absorbed inside the braking hydraulic system.
@aaronvincent9003 I was wondering myself how and why there could be contamination with the brake oil, which is in a closed circuit. The only potential interaction with water (when it rains or car wash) will be at exit point (brake pad). So, topping up the low oil makes more sense. A few video of those flushing that I have watched, I observed that the fluid being removed is as clean as the one being added. The same argument is on for transmission fluid replacement. Some suggests flushing out at some point, some says its a lifetime fluid.
Thank you so much for saving money for us❤!
My pleasure, thanks for your support!
Thanks so much for this. Other UA-camrs said I needed a diagnostic device to perform this reset! I used your advice to reset my X5 F15, worked perfectly.
Awesome, glad it helped
Man this is the type of videos we need i swear I appreciate u
You're welcome bro, appreciate your comments and support!
Many thanks 👍
Thank you too!
It worked , thank you very much!
Awesome, glad it helped !
Subscribing to you just for how helpful this video was. Thanks for your time!
Really appreciate your support, thanks
Thank you, you just saved me 100-150 dollars by not bringing it to the dealer for "service".
Great, my pleasure
100-150？you must be kidding. That price could only paid for them looking at it.
I just did it thanks you I’m a female an did this myself
Awesome, glad it helped and great job!
Wow! Thank you for sharing this info!
Anytime !
I usually only flush the fluid when its time to replace the brake pads as this usually takes place at least before 2 yrs.👍
Thankyou bro!!!
Anytime bro!
What kind of break fluid?
DOT-4, double check your manual. cheers
@@sjlifeadventure thank you I reset it it didn’t say I needed oil but I will get some.
The brake fluid service message means that you need to FLUSH the brake fluid, not only top it up! You are misleading people by posting this! Brake fluid should be flushed every two years or so as it degrades over time.
Thanks for your comments, I am only showing how to refill it. You should start your own channel!
Yes man , i maintained everything by my own but not brake … it’s my life and my family … schedule bmw dealer for sure
How often u need to change I have appointments this Friday to change it 😊
Question:
Mine says something like: brake fluid service.
Does it mean I have to pay some mechanic to flush the old brake fluid and refill it with new one?
Or is ok if I just add some brake fluid and reset it?
I think brake fluid was serviced 2 years ago.
Please advise.
I can't afford $200 for brake fluid service.
Thank you
I am not a specialist, please refer to your manual. However my advise is no, i never flush it and replace it. Just top it off and reset it.
Cheers
@@sjlifeadventure Thanks. I will just add some and reset it for now. If someday get extra money will pay to flush old one.
Thanks
@@joaquinsuarez6090 aye bro did it work?
@@kingbrave267 I haven't done it yet.
I had an oil leak on the oil pan drain plug after I changed the oil and had to order an slightly bigger tap and die set with some M13 x 1.50 drain plugs to fix it for $20.
BMW wanted $1600 to replace oil pan.
Will do the brake fluid reset Sunday an update results.
What kind of fluid
DOT 4