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Longdave Member Since: 20 Oct 2015 Location: West Sussex Posts: 85 |
Brake fluid contamination will be an MOT failure item after 20 May. That said the new rules require inspection without removing reservoir cap, the check is for discoloured fluid as viewed through transparent reservoir - seems rather subjective. |
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2nd Mar 2018 9:17 pm |
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Jack frost Member Since: 21 Dec 2011 Location: UK Posts: 796 |
I think you are worrying for nothing regarding the engine oil the BMW dealer changed the air filter sorted the brakes why would he not have changed the oil ? As for the brake fluid not many change it @ 3 yrs. if I were you just enjoy the car & if it bothers you change it next service. |
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3rd Mar 2018 8:31 am |
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dorsetfreelander Member Since: 20 Jul 2013 Location: Dorset Posts: 4354 |
The main reason for changing the brake fluid is water contamination as the fluid absorbs moisture from the atmosphere. You can buy a tester on eBay for about a fiver which gives an instant indication and is what my indie used. I bought one and tested all the cars in the family, all were OK except my son's Porsche 911 so we changed the fluid on that one (with 6 piston calipers it took loads of fluid) 3 x FL1 2 manual + 1 auto
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3rd Mar 2018 9:41 am |
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