Question on Brake Fluid
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Printed Date: 01-June-2024 at 02:37
Topic: Question on Brake Fluid
Posted By: BeemaBoy
Subject: Question on Brake Fluid
Date Posted: 23-April-2008 at 15:34
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Hi All
Just a quick question... I know that brake fluid is Hydroscopic and that EVERYONE says you must always use a new sealed container... I bought a 5 litre container not so long ago to do the brakes on my 5, but I only used about 2 litres. Based on the fact that the bottle has a sealable cap and that it was only open to the atmosphere for about 40 seconds before being re-sealed...would it still be ok? I assume that these warnings are to protect people who do not seal the container after they use it? Thanks BB ------------- 87 E30 320I 95 E34 525I Auto, Executive Package, Arctic Silver 98 E38 740I Steptronic, Silver |
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Posted By: The blue bullet
Date Posted: 23-April-2008 at 16:19
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I don't think you will have a problem if the container was sealed airtight. After all, the reservoir has a head space that contains air and this air contains water that the fluid is absorbing. |
Posted By: Sporty1
Date Posted: 23-April-2008 at 16:53
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Should be fine BB. ------------- 
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Posted By: Andrew Rolland
Date Posted: 23-April-2008 at 19:19
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Hmm I dunno. Why did you buy such a big amount? 1 litre of BMW brake fluid did my E39 and it was the cheapest stuff that I could buy. Make sure you do not use DOT 5 as this will not be compatable with DOT 4 fluid which you will have in the brake system of your 5. Andrew ------------- Be exclusive and drive a Petrol 5 Series! Current '13 62 F10 535i MSport Auto Previous '04 04 E60 545i SE Auto '03 53 E60 545i SE Auto (Stolen) '98 S E39 523i SE Auto |