02-22-2020, 08:05 AM | #1 |
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Racing Brake Fluid in Winter
I'm going to be doing autocross and at least two track days this season and am considering swapping the brake fluid for a hi-temp fluid. I drive my M2 year round, where we can see 0F temps or lower sometimes. Would I have to swap the brake fluid back out before winter?
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02-22-2020, 08:20 AM | #2 | |
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Generally I change it right before my first track event so it’s fresh, and that lasts me a track season and then I keep using the same fluid thru the winter. If I’m doing a lot of events in a year, I’ll change it again mid-season. Other than that, some clubs want to see that you’ve changed it in the last 180-days as part of their tech inspection. |
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Plus, you’re supposed to cycle the ABS unit. I wasn’t real clear on how to do that—probably easy tho? |
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02-26-2020, 08:43 AM | #11 | |
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https://www.newtis.info/tisv2/a/en/f...ion/1VnXDR6doh I'm gonna email my dealership. I wonder if the service computer has to be reset after the fluid change too. Last edited by Anthony1s; 02-26-2020 at 08:50 AM.. |
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https://www.newtis.info/tisv2/a/en/f...ation/GfgD7vNY However, it is rarely done I've confirmed this with both independent and BMW technicians In theory, if you want to replace all of the old fluid it should be done Whether or not it is really necessary is a matter of debate You will also want to consider changing and bleeding the clutch fluid as it shares the same reservoir as the brakes |
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https://www.newtis.info/tisv2/a/en/f...ion/1VnXDR6doh That page does have a direct link to the more advanced procedure, but since you mentioned not noticing anything about cycling the system I wasn't sure if you had seen it https://www.newtis.info/tisv2/a/en/f...ation/GfgD7vNY |
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