BMW 3 series E46

Since 1998 of release

Repair and car operation

Brake liquid - the basic data and security measures

At work with a brake liquid it is necessary to observe the following:

The brake liquid is poisonous. At all do not suck away a brake liquid a mouth through a hose. Store a liquid only in capacity casual access to which is excluded.

1 Brake liquid is poisonous. At all do not suck away a brake liquid a mouth through a hose. Store a brake liquid in capacity casual access to which is excluded.
2 Brake liquid is aggressive. Exclude its contact to a paint and varnish covering. If it has occurred, immediately wipe a liquid and wash out water.
3 Brake liquid гигроскопична, that is it absorbs a liquid containing in air. Therefore the brake liquid should be stored only in the closed capacities.
4 Brake liquid which already was used once in braking system, repeatedly to apply it is not supposed. At removal from brake system of air also it is necessary to apply only a new brake liquid.
5 Type of a brake liquid is resulted in Specifications.
About possibility of application of other brake liquids it is necessary to consult at experts of firm BMW.
6 contact of a brake liquid to mineral oils is not supposed. Insignificant traces of mineral oil do a brake liquid unsuitable and lead to failure of brake system. Stoppers and cuffs of brake system are damaged, if they contact to the means containing mineral oils. It is impossible to apply the rags impregnated with mineral oils to clearing of elements of system.
It is necessary to replace 7 Brake liquid each two years, irrespective of the passed kilometric area. Replacement of a brake liquid is recommended to be spent after a cold season.

The brake liquid is a product which cannot be poured out or thrown out together with a household waste. Local authorities give the information in places of its possible recycling.