MOM DIY Weekend?

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  1. Way Motor Works

    Way Motor Works New Member

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    OMG $185:eek6::eek6: They must be making the brake fluid in the shop themselves.
     
  2. CHKMINI

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    Brian, I have 1/2 a can of Blue Racing Fluid that I'll donate if you want it. If not, club member Aaron has it in stock at "world headquarters". :Thumbsup:
     
  3. Crashton

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    I like to alternate using ATE blue one time & ATE amber the next. Makes it easier to tell when you've flushed the old stuff out completely.
     
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    #44 cooper99, Nov 30, 2010
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    I feel generous today :beer. Brian I have another 1/3ish can of ATE super blue fluid that you can have if needed.

    I'm no pro, but I can assist you in changing the brake fluid also.
     
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    Yeah well, I think for Christmas I am going to FINALLY get the money for my mounts from Aaron, which ROCKS. Maybe if I can find sometime to take off work I think a Driving Light Walkthrough might be in order.

    If I were to do it, I would like to take some pictures and do a nice little bit to contribute to the community of DIY articles. :)
     
  6. agranger

    agranger MINI of the Month June 2009
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    BTW: The MetroplexMINI.org DIY days are a blast at MINI of Dallas. Our hosting dealership just moved into a MASSIVE facility... brand new, air conditioned space with what looks like 50+ bays (MINI and BMW combined). I am still amazed that they let us in for this type of event, plus they cater lunch! They have won a new customer in me... that and some serious customer service kudos that they earned handling a problem for a friend of mine.
     
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    USE FRESH! you guys that have the extra stuff...throw it out. it is not longer good. for the 13 bucks for a new bottle there is no reason to be cheep. if brake fluid sits for more than a month open it's no good. and the MINI system uses one can to fully bleed the brakes so not sure why you have extra. hope that helps.:D
     
  8. iwashmycar

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    Definately easy to do. We'd all help out lol.

    Recently did a change to Motul 5.1 and its been great
     
  9. Crashton

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    Brake fluid absorbs water. That is not a good thing. Listen to Chad he knows of what he speaks. :Thumbsup:

    Thanks Chad, I knew that but was struck down with a case of CRS. :eek:ut:
     
  10. CHKMINI

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    Thanks Chad. I'll throw the brake fluid out...I'm keeping the opened scotch and Patron though :devil:
     

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