Need brake flush instructions

[Tom Ferrell]

Had an '06 RT with servo brakes and was told not to attempt brake flush myself. Now have a 2012 RT (with ABS). 1) Can I do the brake flush myself now? 2) Where might I find instructions? Thx.

[6speedTi]

Tom I have a 2012 and did a brake fluid flush not too long ago.

I installed these speed bleeders. They make it easy.

http://www.speedbleeder.com/

http://www.speedbleeder.com/Motorcycle%20Sizes.htm#BMW

 

BMW calls for DOT 4 fluid. I went one up and used 5.1 which has a higher wet boiling point so its more forgiving under heavy braking especially if your fluid is due for a flush. Do not mix DOT 5.0 with 5.1. Dot 5.0 is a silicone base. NOT COMPATIBLE.

 

All I did was install the bleeders and then just pumped the brake lever for the front one caliper at a time and then the rear. Done in no time.

Hope this helps.

[Tom Ferrell]

Thx. Just wanted to get facts straight before diggin' in. Have a safe ride. TF

[racer7]

Your 12 is done just like any car. Simple.

 

I find I can reach bleeder screw and front lever at the same time on mine so don't need to use speedbleeders or any other devices.

 

Dealerships often gravity bleed.

[Forester]

Go for it. The speed bleeders are very nice, especially if you are clumsy like me!

[Tom Ferrell]

Gentleman, thank you for the help. See you on the next ride.... Tom