Brake Fluid Fill/Bleed/Flush Machines For Use With Bulk Brake Fluid Containers (SI M04 01 24)

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Publication date: 2024-03-01
Reference number: SI M04 01 24

BRAKE FLUID FILL/BLEED/FLUSH MACHINES FOR USE WITH BULK BRAKE FLUID CONTAINERS

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): SI M04 01 24, Date of Issue: March 01, 2024

MINI:

All Models

SITUATION

In light of BMW Group's continuing efforts to become more environmentally friendly (by reducing waste) and to increase claim accuracy/efficiency (by dispensing/billing exact amounts needed per vehicle application), MINI NA is transitioning from 12 fl. oz. plastic bottles of our DOT 4 LV brake fluid to 30 liter drums of DOT 4 LV brake fluid for use in your workshop.

MINI NA has tested, approved, and released the following Brake Fluid Flush Machine(s) for use at all MINI service locations to support the new 30 liter drums. These device(s) have been added to the MINI Equipment Program and are available for purchase at https://www.minidealersolutions.com

IMPORTANT: Use of these approved bulk brake fluid flush devices, or equivalent, together with the new 30 l brake fluid drums are a provisional DORA workshop equipment requirement in 2024. It will become mandatory for 2025. The 2.5 and 4.0 gallon red brake bleed machines will continue to be supported - a new device for metered filling of these units using the new 30 liter drums will be introduced shortly.

Once your workshop is properly equipped with these bulk brake fluid flush devices, your Parts Department should immediately begin taking the necessary steps to adjust and reduce their standing inventory of the 12 fl. oz. bottles to an appropriate level to support them being used solely for over-the-counter part sales going forward.

Mahle BFX-60
Product details:

Constructed for larger volumes allowing the brakefluid to be carried and removed directly from its 8 gal(30 liter) original container
Fitted with the BFX PLUS extraction system
Fitted with an infinitely variable pressure suctiontube with sieve
Hydraulic pump for pulsating fluid flow to pressurizeair bubbles out of the braking system
Automatic switch-off on empty container
Pressure-less decoupling from vehicle
Venting of device during container changeover notnecessary
Adapter available for all established vehicle types

BRAKE FLUID DRUMS: For information regarding acquisition of the new BMW Group 30 l brake fluid drums, please refer to Aftersales Bulletin # M-2-0224-0017 in CenterNet.

PARTS INFORMATION

The devices above as well as their associated spare parts and accessories are available through the BMW Equipment Program website - https://www.minidealersolutions.com

CLAIM INFORMATION

MINI WARRANTY & MAINTENANCE REPAIR ORDERS: For information regarding proper repair order invoicing using the new brake fluid bulk quantity increments (1/10 liter), please refer to SI M01 04 15 (dated Feb. 2024 or later)*.

*MINI NA will monitor tool status and the 12 fluid ounce bottle inventory levels to determine and communicate a future date when only the BMW Group DOT 4 LV brake fluid one-tenth (1/10) liter quantity billing part number will be required to be used for all corresponding claim submissions.

MAHLE DEVICE WARRANTY & SUPPORT:

During the One-Year Warranty period, MAHLE Aftermarket Inc., Service Solutions (MSS) is solely responsible for costs associated with parts and labor for repairs needed due to defects in material and/or workmanship. MSS is not responsible for the costs associated with repairs needed due to improper use or a lack of required maintenance outlined in the operation manual.

Please visit https://www.servicesolutions.mahle.com/na/en/support/or call (800) 468-2321 for assistance.

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