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The 330i needs rear brake pads, so I figured I would do them all. Also when my parents had it in for service the last time they told them to replace the fluid which I usually do any way. Do BMW require any "Special" brake fluid, I have always used Valvoline Sythtech and had good luck with it, or is there a BMW labeled fluid I should be using. Are there any tricks that would make my life easier?

Thanks!

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David Teague
2015 Lexus IS 250c
1994 Honda Del Sol HS 39
2009 Dodge Journey R/T
http://teaguefamily.us

I always used ATE...I mean hey, it's german

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traded the ultimate driving machine for a hatchback.....

The brake job is completely straightforward with no tricks needed that I can think of. Any DOT4 fluid should be fine. I usually use either ATE or Motul 600 in my cars.

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Current stable:
2019 BMW M2 Competition slicktop 6MT
2011 BMW M3 sedan slicktop 6MT
2007 BMW 328i wagon (slushbox for now)
1975 CanAm 125MX2

For a street car anything off the shelf is fine as long as it's replaced every 2-3 years. If you care about the car stick with a reputable can of stuff. ATE Typ200 is my choice for damn near everything I own. Black Forest usually keeps it in stock, I just picked up a can this week for my 330.

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Mike Whitney
whit32@gmail.com, 919-454-5445
V10, V8, V8t, I6, I6, V6, F4t, I4, I4, I4, I4, I2, 1, 1