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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMINI2013COOPER COUNTRYMAN, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 138 (BRAKES - REPAIR)BLEEDING BRAKE SYSTEMVEHICLES WITH DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL (DSC)
2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard Trans

Vehicles With Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)

2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard TransSECTION Vehicles With Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 BMW Z4 and 2003 BMW Z4. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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Perform the following filling and bleeding procedure when exchanging or repairing tandem-brake master cylinder, hydraulic control unit for Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) and components, or connecting lines installed between these units. When carrying out any other work on brake system (e.g. replacing brake calipers), see BASIC BLEEDING PROCEDURES  .

After work has been completed on the precharging pump, only the front-axle brake circuit has to be bled. Activate precharging pump once with Diagnosis and Information System (DIS). (Brake fluid changer connected to maximum 2 bar filling pressure). After completing work, carry out final check with DIS under menu item SERVICE FUNCTIONS. Contrary to the instructions in the DIS, the bleeding routine must be restarted on each wheel. A second person is needed to help carry out this work.

NOTE: All vehicles with DSC without precharging pumps must be filled with the new DOT4 low-viscosity brake fluid. All other models can be filled with the same brake fluid.
  1. Connect BMW Diagnosis and Information System (DIS).
  2. Using DIS, call up service function BLEEDING ABS/DSC3 HYDRAULICS.
  3. Connect bleeding unit to expansion tank and switch on.
  4. Flush entire braking system.
    • Connect bleeder hose with container to bleed valve on rear right brake caliper.
    • Open bleed valve and flush until clear, bubble-free brake fluid emerges.
    • Close bleeder valve.
    • Follow same procedure on rear left, front right and front left in that order.
  5. Bleed front or rear axle brake circuit.
    • Connect bleeder hose with container to bleed valve on right brake caliper.
    • Open bleed valve.
    • Run bleeding routine with BMW Diagnosis and Information System (DIS) with bleeder valve open.
    • After running routine, press brake pedal 5 times to stop. Clear, bubble-free brake fluid must flow out.
    • Close bleeder valve.
    • Repeat procedure at left caliper.
  6. Switch off bleeder unit and disconnect from expansion tank.
  7. Check brake fluid level.
  8. Close expansion tank. Take care of rubber gasket in lid.
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