Part 15
Looks like the fluid is seperate from the brake system. I had always thought it was the same.. part 24 looks like a seperate reservoir.
I am going to change the brake and clutch fluid. As far as I know they are the same.
I read in bmwe34.net that the order should be rear right, rear left, front right and front left. However, for the clutch, where is the bleeding screw (or whatever) is located? Anything special I should look out for? Mine is a rh with manual transmission.
I don't have any problems with brakes or clutch. But I think the fluid has not been changed for at least two years.
1994 520i with M50 engine, manual transmission and air conditioner.
VIN: GG45422
Part 15
Looks like the fluid is seperate from the brake system. I had always thought it was the same.. part 24 looks like a seperate reservoir.
Last edited by neil_004; 10-19-2006 at 01:38 PM.
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From bmwe34.net it seems like they share the reservoir.
http://www.bmwe34.net/e34main/mainte...s/bleeding.htm
1994 520i with M50 engine, manual transmission and air conditioner.
VIN: GG45422
On the 540 there is a separate reservoir for the clutch. Not sure of others.
I looked up an early euro build 520i RHD in real oem. The RHD looks like the reason for the extra reservoir.
Realoem does not list the reservoir in the part list for the same build date LHD car.
http://realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?...54&hg=21&fg=10
Is the brake booster on the right hand side of a RHD car? If so they probably didnt want to run a line that far to reach the clutch.
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I am planning to put in Castrol DOT4 brake fluid. I also saw a DOT3/4 Valvoline fluid, cheaper. Guess the Castrol one is better?
1994 520i with M50 engine, manual transmission and air conditioner.
VIN: GG45422
You are talking about your brakes. Dosent take that much fluid to do the change. Pay for the one that makes you feel safer.
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Didn't think of the obvious. How much fluid will I need?
1994 520i with M50 engine, manual transmission and air conditioner.
VIN: GG45422
get 2 quarts. 1 can do it but if you over bleed you may run out.
95 E34 530I V2.37
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Those who make peaceful revolution impossible will make violent revolution inevitable.
John F. Kennedy
I think I went through about 24oz or two little bottles doing mine(wasted a good bit in the process).
Buy 1 more than you think you might use and return it if you dont use it.
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