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      09-06-2016, 09:29 AM   #4
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Drives: 2012 135i
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: NC, USA

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I did mine this spring with the motive bleeder and 'dry' method. It was my first time bleeding brakes and it was super easy. My brake pedal feels noticeably firmer now.

Suck out as much old fluid as you can from the reservoir first with a turkey baster, then fill to the top line with new fluid. Pressurize the system and bleed as normal. When the fluid starts to get close to the bottom line in the reservoir, just depressurize and refill it, repeat. I did pump the brake pedal lightly a few times to speed things up.

It has been recommended to have your receiving bottle on the other end raised up above the level of your bleeder valve to prevent any air bubbles from traveling back into the system. I used some wire to hook it up onto the spring.
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