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Pretty sure my manual describes it as "required" m (archive)
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Posted by Mark OC - 540i/6 on June 18, 2001 at 05:56:28:

In Reply to: OK, What’s the deal with the brake flush……… posted by Chuck on June 17, 2001 at 21:22:48:

not just "recommended", requires it 24 months after build date, and it's included as part of the free maintentance.


Why does BMW “recommend” a complete brake flush every 2 years, other than to make more money? OK, I’m obviously cynical, but I’ve owned many vehicles for 6+ years and NEVER replaced the brake fluid without any deterioration of braking. I’ve read that moisture can contaminate the brake fluid- hence the brake flush, but what if I don’t bother? Am I going to hurt anything?

The reason I ask is that my ’97 540 iA is going in tomorrow for its first coolant flush tomorrow (3 ½ years since new, 20,000 miles on odometer) and, of course, the dealer is also recommending the brake flush. What do you learned E39 guys think? To flush or not to flush the brake fluid?




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