How to bleed the brakes on an R56 Mini Cooper S

[@ProjectMini]

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[@luchforte]

Thanks for providing this video, I never bleeded the ABS before in all my cars. But you made it look easy. Thanks again.

[@andymcneil6307]

Very well done - thank you! Followed everything to successfully bleed the brakes on my '12 JCW R56.

[@fucha]

Question about bleeding the ABS, will the foxwell machine prompt you to bleed all 4 abs or just the back right and front right? Because when it said to bleed ABS on the back right, you also bled the back left immediately without the machin telling you so. Also, It told u to bleed the ABS on the front right, then immediately bleed the front left. Or was it because to shorten the video? Thank you so much! Yes i also understand of bleeding all 4 again for the normal bleed.

[@DHEvans]

There are a few different brake bleeding routines in the NT 510 Elite. One of the routines steps you through the use of a pressure bleeder which is kind of redundant. Why does anyone need a diagnostic tool to instruct them on using a pressure bleeder ? The other routine requires the diagnostic tool to trigger the ABS unit in order activate inlet /outlet valves in order to replace air pockets with fluid. In this process you are supposed to do a manual bleed first using a pressure bleeder and then follow up with the ABS routine. A - bleed lines manually with pressure bleeder ( Since you emptied a lot of fluid when replacing a brake line, you skipped part A ) B - bleed lines at the same time as activating ABS unit ( You only completed three lines. You didn't activate the ABS for one line ) C - bleed lines manually with pressure bleeder ( You completed four lines ) As far as I know, the reason the NT 510Elite directs you to the wheel to bleed is so the ABS unit can activate the corresponding valves. Therefore, when the NT 510 Elite directs you to the right rear , its because the ABS unit will only activate the valves for the right rear. One of the issues when a brake system is emptied is air gets in the ABS unit and is hard to bleed out manually. If you bleed all your lines with bubble free fluid and your brake pedal is still soft or goes to the floor, it can be attributed to air in the ABS unit. ( Often a sinking pedal is due to a malfunctioning Master Cylinder but air in the ABS can have the same effect as a malfunctioning Master Cylinder )

[@jamest.1095]

My Foxwell NT510 arrived today so I could bleed the ABS module too.

[@ProjectMini]

Nice 👍 if it doesn’t work the first time just go thru it again until it does

[@kobeyekobeye]

Awesome instructional video! I don’t have power bleeder, can I still flush the ABS Use vacuum pump brake kit with Foxwell instead? If can, should I keep the reservoir cap unscrewed ? Thanks! :)

[@ProjectMini]

I would follow the directions on your vacuum pump. I’ve never tried it that way so i don’t know the answer

[@highsiderider]

Just subscribed. Thanks for this. This is helpful.. I just ordered the the Foxwell scanner!

[@ProjectMini]

Thank you 🙏

[@highsiderider]

@@ProjectMini have you done a radiator flush yet? My car in due for one soon and would like to see how it is done. Thanks.

[@ProjectMini]

I have not, but i do have coolant and hopefully some spare time this weekend so I’ll try 🙏

[@highsiderider]

@@ProjectMini That would be great if you can do a how to video on it.Thanks

[@ProjectMini]

I’m about 90% sure I’m going to get it done this weekend

[@va7txr551]

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[@pmcd1]

Hi, you need to remove the old fluid from the reservoir first, with a suction pump or turkey baster

[@gpzjeffrey7974]

You should invest a few dollars in a longer bleed tube and a soda bottle to capture all the old brake fluid so it doesn't make a mess and drip everywhere.

[@DanRaabecoach2014]

i have the pressure bleeder and it wont build pressure above about 10 lbs. ive checked the rubber seal and it seems to be in place.

[@ProjectMini]

Does the pressure bleed out?

[@DanRaabecoach2014]

@@ProjectMini Yes, I just cannot hear it. It must be in the cap that attaches to the reservoir. Also can you explain bleeding the ABS and the Foxwell tool again slowly. For some reason I find it almost impossible to scroll the video back on KZbin

[@colinlyne1660]

excellent just what i needed

[@DHEvans]

Its written everywhere else including in the Foxwell instructions that the brake system should be bled before starting the ABS pump bleed. ( I have the NT 510Elite and a 2005 MINI R53 ). Also, more interesting and confusing is the NT510Elite does not instruct us to keep the brake pedal engaged the whole time we are bleeding the ABS unit whereas, the NT630Elite requires the brake pedal to be engaged. What do you know about this ?

[@MrSinister718]

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[@masterbeta343]

Does it call for dot 4 from the factory or are you changing it to dot 4?

[@ProjectMini]

It calls for dot 4 from the factory

[@Gamboa96]

very helpfull videos sir, keep that good work!! i have a mcs r56 too

[@ProjectMini]

Thank you 🙏

[@Kai77884]

Hello the great video perfect job 👍👍👍from Germany 🇩🇪 👋👋👋 Kai

[@ProjectMini]

Thank you 🙏

[@jesse1up]

Where it says diagnosis and service mine says diagnosis and control modules

[@onetobum]

Just changed all my brake lines, need to bleed the brakes, can I do the old fashion way, with a helper on brake pedal and me bleeding caliper nipples? Do I have to use scan tool or brake pressure bleeder like yours? Thanks

[@ProjectMini]

The scan tool is to bleed the ABS. You might be able to do it without the tool but i wasn’t able to

[@michaelbarber5651]

Confused. Do you have to do the ABS? I have the Foxwell, but that looked difficult. Most of the videos I have seen that just do a regular bleed.

[@ProjectMini]

You might be able to get away without bleeding the ABS. There is no harm in trying

[@taskhunters5245]

Nice one man. I have just done brake disc and pads and pedal has become spongy. Do you think air could have get in to a system?

[@ProjectMini]

Did you open the lines anywhere there was brake fluid?

[@taskhunters5245]

@@ProjectMini no, i did not. Did rear ones and it was ok, pedal become spongy when I retracted front calipers to fit new pads. I'll check for leaks today.

[@ProjectMini]

Hopefully it’s not anything serious

[@jesse1up]

Sir can that FOXWELL tool be used to bleed my brake fluid on a 2016 Toyota Highlander hybrid or do I have to get the Toyota techstream for a a laptop ?

[@ProjectMini]

The Foxwell scanner I have is BMW specific but I believe the scanner can bleed most ABS systems. If i were you i would ask the Toyota guys what scan tool they are using just to be on the safe side. I would hate to see you spend the money on something you couldn’t use

[@I_vchris]

Do you have a video on how to manual bleed the clutch on a R56?

[@ProjectMini]

I don’t, my R56 is an automatic

[@robertbraastad2395]

i struck gold ok in summation if i want to just bleed my brakes i can get someone inside and have him pump brakes and hold last one i open up each bleeder valve in right sequence and can ignore entire foxwell scanner portion correct ?

[@raymondjiii]

Many people, including myself, have failed at using the two-person bleed process so a power bleeder is required. I like the other mfg (not Motive) but either will work.

[@raymondjiii]

I should have added that - two person bleeding has always worked on every car I have worked on UNTIL the Mini. I don't know why the two-person process does not work but I was never able to get all of the air out on the first wheel. Seems like it was sucking air back in somehow. I've owned this power bleeder for 20 years and only used it once until I worked on the Mini.

[@jesse1up]

My scanner has completely different options and it’s the same model as yours

[@ProjectMini]

You’ll have just use my video as a guide and figure out what’s different. I don’t know what options your scanner has

[@jesse1up]

Project Mini when I select air bleeding my scanner says “not support this function”

[@ProjectMini]

Did you put your fob in like shown in the video?

[@robertbraastad2395]

ok im confused anybody he waited to abs bleed the left rear why he did the others and came back for the left rear

[@mariamchacon7031]

I would hate foe this guy to change brakes on my drive way, making a big ‘ol mess!

[@tristankopp8785]

I want you to peel that plastic foil on your OBD reader so bad

[@ArieteArmsRAMLITE]

Do not pour brake fluid near car. If it splashes it damages paintwork.

[@LOTPOR0402]

You end up with air in the fluid to begin with pouring it like that .

[@mariamchacon7031]

Messy