F30 BMW Brembo Brake Flush and Bleed (Getting Ready for the Track!)

Hey Everyone,
Today is BMW F30 Brake Flush and Bleed day! My friend Tommy (Click here to see his channel: / xtremetommy ) invited me to the track to attend a BMW CCA event! Per track requirements, you need to have a fresh brake flush within the last 6 months, so today, we're prepping the car for the track! This is a very similar process on just about any car. The only thing I didn't show was how to reset the light and that's only because I am about a year early on my bleed, so I'll just keep that the way it is :)
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[@michaelomon8581]

I learn so much from your channel man. You really save me so much in labor fees and I’m truly appreciative of everything you do for the F30 community. Thanks so much.

[@viagenslugaresinteressante4291]

Think the same, thank you. From Brazil

[@RayFiore13]

think the same from new york

[@JoeIIama]

Think the same, thank you from California

[@mrpabs5864]

Guys be aware, if you haven't changed your brake fluids in a long time then most likely you will have lots of bubbles. I bought this exact kit and 5 bottles of Motul 5.1 because I was afraid I wouldn't have enough fluid to flush all bubbles if I had any. Sure enough, I had to use a total of 4 bottles to get rid of all the bubbles. They are cheap and plus is better to have them if you need them. Also, don't take the orange filter off the reservoir, it will filter debris if any inside the power bleeder tank. My brand new tank had some stuff in it and I didn't realized until I put all 5 bottles of fluids in it. So I decided to leave the filter in and it worked perfectly. And lastly, buy two cans of CRC break cleaners to wash your power bleeder and catch cans. Save them for later time.

[@josephkim6892]

Kies, you’re the man!!! I’ve successfully completed my charge pipe, fmic, downpipe, brake and rotor install using your vids. The other KZbin guys doing BMW videos talk too damn much and get me frustrated. Thanks for all your info and hard work!

[@73Bdiddy]

Yup - i did it correctly 2 yrs ago. Thanks Bryan. Motive bleeder is the way to go. I have several other caps for other cars. So easy!

[@brotherhef7]

You have the single best diy car videos. Maybe the best diy of any category. Keep it up!

[@sebastiancastaneda9101]

Bro I been doing all the work on my f30 my self ,thanks to ur videos

[@jenetic4]

You finally made me feel confident enough to attempt a Brake flush on my own. Thanks!

[@daishi711]

Great presentation and time saving editing! Thanks

[@cokemachine62590]

I love that you even linked the turkey baster

[@trhuyanh1996]

I am going to do this brake fluid real soon. Thank you for the video.

[@hugen35]

Thanks for making this video and sharing the links as well! Just placed an order based on your recommendations hopefully you get a kick back.

[@opmike343]

BEST BMW tutorials on the internet.

[@ashleywilcox4907]

Another super useful and informative video, these guys are my f30 bible 😎👍

[@FistWizard9]

"Brake fluid is nasty stuff. It'll eat your paint and kill your dog." 10/10

[@one_lifeproject3044]

It's corrosive, I transport chemicals I definitely know nasty stuff.

[@chrisbraganza8481]

Awesome video as always!!! Thanks a lot!

[@0103cookie]

Kies motorsports coming through clutch with the tutorial. My brake flush kit has been sitting here for months

[@KiesMotorsports]

Ha now you can do it!

[@kenlawton1531]

Great video mate! Helpfull!

[@KiesMotorsports]

Thanks!

[@marcstov]

Outstanding and foolproof vid!

[@KiesMotorsports]

Thanks!

[@chrisbraganza8481]

Awesome video as usual! Precise and clear!

[@KiesMotorsports]

Thanks, Chris!

[@chrisbraganza8481]

Brian, quick observation. The Motive Power Bleeder link you have above does not have the right picture. Does the picture need to be corrected on the Amazon site? I plan on doing this job myself after seeing your video.

[@pphx459]

Damn I love your content, learning so much, thank you!

[@micraw714]

Doing this on my e92 and f30 very soon, thanks bud!

[@Ravebeast]

Thanks for the vid, I was looking for a clear and straight on tutorial. This vid makes me comfortable to do it myself. I just replaced the pads, but the fluid needs to be changed as well. Prefer do to have it done once a year, and this saves me some money, wich I can use to tune my car. 480nm isn't enoug B) . Thanks !

[@UFOGHOSTHUNTER]

Thanks for the link to the Motive brake bleeder ‼️‼️

[@Txcoolbreeze]

Great share and easy info

[@kevinalbandoz5645]

Hey Bryan, great tutorial! Wish to see a video soon of that Porsche that was parked behind your house at 9:20 hahah

[@gmax876]

Thank you for this!

[@bkboii24]

Can’t believe I lost my brake fluid cap after doing this. I even went underneath the car and dropped the panel just to bleed my clutch and I didn’t lose any of those screws! But man is it nice to have some fresh fluid all throughout my system again. I used a random cap that fits in the meantime. I made sure it has a seal too. Just waiting for my new brake fluid cap to come in now.

[@TommyLGarage]

Nicely done, full of energy and I love the shout-out! Thanks Bryan! I really wonder how you pronounce it...motive...moteeeev....hhhmmm My favorite part was ...”a 10 mm socket” ...and a turkey blaster!

[@KiesMotorsports]

Lol. Thanks man 👍🏼👍🏼 my favorite part was “it will eat your paint and kill your dog” lol

[@TommyLGarage]

Kies Motorsports Haha That was a solid public service announcement

[@NewRoad]

Good video!

[@pb01978]

Great video dude. I learned a lot from your channel. Going forward id like to see you do a coolant flush. Good job..

[@KiesMotorsports]

Thanks!

[@delebru]

Great tutorial, thanks!!! I thought you were supposed to fill up the reservoir with the new fluid right after removing the old one, and before connecting the pressure bleeder, though you didn't seem to do that. Is pouring the new fluid only in the bleeder enough to make it all the way without any air?

[@keithhill6481]

Thanks Bryan

[@StachoStacho-fm1uz]

Super filmik😊

[@cargouras]

perfect! thank you

[@bash4214]

Notifications squad wyaaa???

[@user-iw4jb3ye1k]

Thank you for the good video and thank you for introducing tools related to brake oil exchange. May there be hope and peace in Ukraine.

[@markyrose79]

I swear Brian Everytime my car is due for some maintenance you always come clutch with all these tutorials. I guess time to cancel my appointment with the dealership ! I love u man! No homo lol

[@KiesMotorsports]

Haha nice!

[@ASAPClassiq7]

@@KiesMotorsports lmaoo i feel you.

[@MrFern99]

Ur the best kies

[@KiesMotorsports]

You’re the best, Fernando 👍🏼

[@trennas10]

You should also activate the ABS pump to bleed the ABS module. I usually do this at least once per caliper.

[@florintufescu2980]

I wonder...could you do the whole flushing by activating the pump via diagnostic, without using the pressure building device?

[@lmc333]

excellent work Brian as always, this is probably one of the best DIY tutorial from you... have you done coolant flush yet ?! i am at 80,000 miles on by 2012 335i and haven't flushed it yet all these time ! Yikes... I need to do it within the next month.

[@KiesMotorsports]

Great, thanks!

[@_Free99]

Great informative video man. 1 question tho if I service it myself will get a new service date?

[@tsskage]

At last! Transmission and xdrive next pls

[@tonytse4852]

Subbed!

[@RuslanGiachgiaev]

Good morning. I want to replace the fuel filter, do you have a video on this topic?

[@chrisbraganza8481]

Would be great to see a video on how to flush and replace the coolant using a fluid extractor if at all possible?

[@joshuawood24]

I know I’m like 4 years late to this, but for bleeding brakes you’re correct - start at the caliper furthest away first (being RR in this case). But for flushing/fluid service you’re gonna wanna start at the left-front, then right front, left rear, etc.

[@Cpt_zheng]

why? i never did it and wanna try soon, with changing pads and rotors too.

[@nathancamp3498]

I'm reading on Bimmerfest and some other places about the need to also flush the ABS pump -- does this method also flush the ABS pump or do I need to do extra steps? Thanks! (Really enjoy your channel BTW-- I finished my first oil change a few months ago and it went great thanks to your videos!)

[@project-m6918]

If you do this on a manual transmission, don't forget to bleed the actuator for the clutch on the gearbox.

[@marwin56]

In what order does this need to be bled? Is it Rear passenger, Rear driver, front passenger, front driver then bleed the actuator?

[@rickhoffman7656]

thnx a lot

[@janarildaaserud6123]

In addition to this you also need to flusch you ABS accumulator. Ignition off, pumping the brake pedal will empty the ACC to you reservoar, repacing the fluid in the reservoar, ignition on and new fluid will be flowing to your ACC. it will rapidly empty your reservoar so pay attention when switching on the ignition.

[@LimitlessCXIVI]

Does this procedure apply to all F30’s? I have a 2015 F30 and I would like to do it myself but I just want to make sure that I don’t buy the wrong tools or I come up to a step and it’s not the same as yours

[@SaSun92]

Hey man, your channel is top ! I have a qustio : i have done whole process. But i think the first “rear passenger side” i didnt have done good. Can i doe just this one ? Or should i begin at zero, doing whole process again ? Thans so much !

[@huifengruxun]

Hi Bryan. Do I really need to put the bimmer completely on jack stands? Can I raise 1 wheel at a time? I am asking because I don't feel too comfortable jacking the rear center jacking point. IIRC, it will be on the differential. If bleeding is purely done by 15 psi pressure from Motive, perhaps I don't need to keep the car horizontal perfectly. What do you think? Thanks.

[@thend8535]

I just had my brakes completely replaced all the way around 6 months ago at BMW. I took it in for oil change, and they are trying to say I need a brake flush? Wouldn't it have been done with the brake replacement? The cars I drive says 25,000 miles until fluid service.

[@keano9542]

Hi Brian, I've been thinking about getting a 2013 335i X-drive but what is holding me but is reliability issues the car might have. From what I have found the car is pretty solid but wanted to get your opinion. I know BMW "maintenance" will be more and I'm totally fine with that, but I want to know things like, for example does the car have a transmission issue (not if, but when type issues) or if the engine has failures that can be costly like the M5. Thank you so much!

[@LionelMessi-gf6sw]

Can u please do a video for replacing coolant water flash and bleed on bmw f30 328i thanks

[@mooncake205]

after you take out the old fluid from the res do you top it off and then screw on the pressure bleeder cap on or do you leave it empty and screw cap on?

[@marwin56]

For manual cars, in what order does bleeding the clutch fall in to? Is it: rear passenger, rear driver, clutch, front passenger, front driver side?

[@saiontC]

I have the same bleeder, do you know why I can’t get my PSI above 5? No leaks tightened everything down but the highest I can get it to after about 3-5 min of pumping is 5 Psi and it’ll stay there.

[@kinglagos]

I did a brake fluid flush with ATE 200 for the first time and now my brake pedal is squeaking. I have done lots of brake work before with never any issues. Could it be that there is air in the system or is the ATE 200 causing this?

[@krzysztof5776]

Do you possibly know what is the torque for bleeder screw for f32??? thanks!

[@matreyia]

Best practice is to run inpa to initiate the brake ABS procedure that vibrates the internal components so that no bubbles are in any of the internals - while you are bleeding the brakes. This method in this video of manual bleeding only changes fluid and does not guarantee a bubble free brake system.

[@MrBradbury001]

Do you just turn that function on and leave it running continuously during the bleed process?

[@pdxbmwfan5824]

Any reason the car has to be lifted on jack stands other than convenience? Any downside to lifting each side at a time on a floor jack instead?

[@el.alejandro2696]

Can you tell me what type of rotor i can use on my bmw i have the same calipers as you but I’m not sure if those are m-sport or standards???

[@zohra1770]

Do you need to do this proces everytime you change the brake fluid? Why not just fill up your reservoir when the fluid is still yellow?

[@BUDF0X7]

Is this necessary every two years on the bimmer (regular driving)? Many ppl say brake fluid shld last for the lifetime of the vehicle. Thx in advance!

[@noobontour3167]

Hi i just done this, i had issues with the tool i used, so it didnt bleed nicely and it was a slow process, before that i did a flush with a bit diffrent tool u use tyre preasure for on a e91 and no problem but now after the job as i was about to clear the break fluid change warning i got driving stabilisation warning and breake system warning and TPMS (tyre preasure detection not possible), also i think my breake pedal is bit softer than before but still firm. The car had no issues last time i parked it before i did the work, and everything mentioned above just popped up when i turned the ignition on PS it is F30(31) not the e91, e91 was just for reference!

[@noobontour3167]

Could it be cause the pressure is off in the system?

[@TK-gd9td]

Is it possible to just put the new brake fluid into the reservoir then reattach the bleeder and set to 15 psi? rather than have the new brake fluid in the bleeder itself...?

[@b34astmotorz]

No pumping of the brake pedal between each bleed? Noticed it was only done at the end? Am I missing something or...

[@chehan4145]

Hey Brian. If the reservoir ran out of brake fluid and some air got pumped in. Do I have to bleed all calipers again?

[@ebenezertaraharafellowship6413]

Hi there I am looking to brake fluid change for 320d Ed 2012. Is 1 ltr enough Other then Motul - will I be able to use any DOT 4 low velocity fluid- Cheers

[@sc225]

How come there are air bubble came out using the motive breeder. Since is all close seal under pressure ?

[@sc225]

Humm no reply from my prev. question how come there are bubble since the whole process are under pressure

[@peteaiello1784]

Hello, I have A 2017 bmw m2 with 8000 miles on it. It is garage kept and has never seen rain or snow. It is in showroom condition . I brought it in for inspection in pa and was told brake flush needs done? It has been done 2 or 3 times before by the dealership since I have owned it. I am a do it yourself kind of guy and would like to do this myself. Does it need to be done at this mileage? I am being told it is also based on time? TIA

[@ginothompson9196]

Is it okay to just jack up one tire at a time and do it that way? Or do I NEED to have the car level (aka on 4 jack stands) in order to do this?

[@Shtrapt]

I'm looking for coolant flush . Is there a video on that??????

[@jyogeshmesvania]

Hi Bryan, love watching your videos,saves a lot of money when your on a budget,I have a 2014 f36 which I absolutely love driving.The engine is a n20,I have heard of some incidents owners have had with the timing chain problem.My car has done 50k with regular oil changes every 5k,your opinion on this will be greatly appreciated.

[@marksargent2908]

Keep doing the 5K oil changes, and try to minimise too many short, cold runs per week, and you'll be fine.

[@alcantji]

Is there a specific pump I need to get to do this?

[@mjb9800]

Holy crap. That’s so easy. Why does BMW charge so much for this simple service!? I’m doing mine tomorrow!!

[@KiesMotorsports]

Sparkplugs they charge $500+ and it takes 20 min, so I don't know, ha

[@BaNiiG]

what do you do if you see air bubbles?

[@shardsofcontent4829]

Any idea how to reset the “brake flush service due” notification afterwards?

[@opmike343]

Pretty sure you press and hold the odometer reset button with the engine OFF and the ignition/accessory turned on. You can then cycle through the options available for reset.

[@xxdiablogregxx]

Will the BMW F10 have the same 15 psi pressure. 👍👍👍

[@bodak.z3497]

If I do the rear calipers only do I still have to bleed the front?

[@lilbudgies894]

do you have torque spec for the bleed screws?

[@JustMeelan]

Does anyone know if this can be done without a bleeder?

[@jjToXiC77]

Will this bleeding kit work on a 2018 330e?

[@eduardllinas6060]

Is there any problem if I do it using the "two person method"? One person presses the brake pedal and the other opens and closes the bleeder valve. I don't know if it possible with this new brake systems

[@305dadecounty305]

Eduard Llinàs Yeah I think you shouldn’t have any problem.

[@MohamedTarek-qm3vf]

Can I use dot5 in my f30 or only dot4 ?

[@luizy95]

How do you rest the system tho ?

[@Ratalala]

They say DOT5.1 is the best !

[@StachoStacho-fm1uz]

Czy wszystkie czynności robisz na załączonym zapłonie??

[@Jorge-ki1uw]

This was a great video! The Bentley F30 service manual states that the system pressure should be set to 2 bar (29 psi). In this video you set it to 15 psi. Do you have an idea of the discrepancy? My guess is that the Bentley manual is using, as it should, factory spec which might be a little overboard from routine maintenance.

[@KiesMotorsports]

Hi Jorge, you can go lower, but the 2 bar is what BMW says what NOT to exceed, so I like to go with a lower safer number

[@Alikhan78611]

Hey Bryan, not sure if you still monitoring old videos but wondering if you can help, I was bleeding my f30 brakes and on the last front driver side valve, brake fluid in the Motive got quiet low but pressure was good. Air got introduced, and now pedal is all mush. Do I need to redo all 4 corners or just the last one? Thanks!

[@KiesMotorsports]

Hey, I would re-bleed all 4

[@AdrianJayeOnline]

I just found out there are 3 screws which hold on that panel ! woo hoo

[@kamrinformosa9185]

how many Liters is enough for a flush?

[@jonathanchavez3002]

Is their a reason y my pump wont reach 15psi its at 5

[@hammerhead28]

Hi Brian, is it the same principal for the clutch with the motive power bleeder?

[@brianmblackwood]

Yo! Did you end up doing your clutch with the motive power bleeder?

[@ganuv]

I like the BMW t shirt.. put it in the description next time.

[@jonascaglin4902]

is this teh same for an F32?

[@talaatuehai1049]

Cool video ,, maybe should’ve shown example of break reservoir running low and how to top up during bleeding process , seeing as You keep reminding us ,, as some are new to this ,,, other than that always like your content 👍🏾