[m2compred5]

I feel like an idiot but I can’t find the resevoir. Nothing in the book, no clear white plastic tank any where in sight. Is it buried under one of the plastic covers or something. Help me, I am sure it’s right under my nose. Also what is the proper order by corner for bleeding these brakes?

[m2compred5]

Never mind
What idiot puts a plastic rivet in place to cover shit you need to get to.

[detroitm2]

Originally Posted by m2compred5

Never mind
What idiot puts a plastic rivet in place to cover shit you need to get to.

Helps keep water from getting into the engine bay.

[keylime503]

Better yet, how the hell do you remove the orange plastic cover inside the top of the reservoir? I have a little brake fluid tester tool (just measures the water content) the orange plastic thingy prevents me from inserting the fluid tester.

[David1]

Testing the fluid is a waste of time. Just change it every 2 years.

[keylime503]

Originally Posted by David1

Testing the fluid is a waste of time. Just change it every 2 years.

I track my M2 so 2 years is way too long to go without a brake fluid flush. Some people go to the opposite extreme of flushing their fluids after every track day but that's way too much for me. I'll probably flush once a year but it'd be nice to be able to test it for my own curiosity and peace of mind.

[DanG]

Originally Posted by keylime503

I track my M2 so 2 years is way too long to go without a brake fluid flush. Some people go to the opposite extreme of flushing their fluids after every track day but that's way too much for me. I'll probably flush once a year but it'd be nice to be able to test it for my own curiosity and peace of mind.

Our club requires a brake fluid change every six months if you are tracking the car. I think it is a BMWCCA requirement.

[Daytona_550]

Originally Posted by keylime503

Better yet, how the hell do you remove the orange plastic cover inside the top of the reservoir? I have a little brake fluid tester tool (just measures the water content) the orange plastic thingy prevents me from inserting the fluid tester.

Also interested in answer to this question!

[FaRKle!]

Originally Posted by keylime503

Better yet, how the hell do you remove the orange plastic cover inside the top of the reservoir? I have a little brake fluid tester tool (just measures the water content) the orange plastic thingy prevents me from inserting the fluid tester.

Use a pick or slim flat head to pry the edge away from the inlet wall, and then use another pick or some thin pliers to pull it out. The filter "snaps" into the side of the inlet, so when you put it back in, just drop it in lightly (don't push till it clicks) and it'll be a lot easier to remove next time.

[Fly320s]

Originally Posted by DanG

Our club requires a brake fluid change every six months if you are tracking the car. I think it is a BMWCCA requirement.

It is. I was at the BMWCCA event at Club Motorsports last weekend. During the tech inspection, they dipped everyone's brake fluid. Mine was checked too, even though I had a sign-off from one of BMWCCA's approved garages showing I had new fluid installed.

BMWCCA runs a well-organized, but very strict, event.

[detroitm2]

Originally Posted by Fly320s

It is. I was at the BMWCCA event at Club Motorsports last weekend. During the tech inspection, they dipped everyone's brake fluid. Mine was checked too, even though I had a sign-off from one of BMWCCA's approved garages showing I had new fluid installed.

BMWCCA runs a well-organized, but very strict, event.

Never had em check my brake fluid before, but I can understand why.

I always bring an extra bottle of brake fluid to the track anyways. Never needed it, but rather have it and not need it

[m2compred5]

Originally Posted by Fly320s

It is. I was at the BMWCCA event at Club Motorsports last weekend. During the tech inspection, they dipped everyone's brake fluid. Mine was checked too, even though I had a sign-off from one of BMWCCA's approved garages showing I had new fluid installed.

BMWCCA runs a well-organized, but very strict, event.

What does it mean to dip ones brake fluid? No