Went for a lengthy blast in my 2015 M3W to enjoy some sunshine. Fabulous as always.
When I arrived home and the car stopped moving I was clearly able to smell 'something hot'.
I found my rear wheel/ brake was very hot indeed, and when I went to push the car into the garage it was hard work as the rear brake was obviously dragging.
I have seen the numerous previous posts on the Forum regarding rear brake issues,and was not looking forward to having to remove the whole assembly to resolve the problem. Fine as a Winter job, but I want to use the car in better weather !
Luckily, I made a chance phone call to Phil Bleazey( such a pleasant person and incredibly knowledgeable) regarding one of his upgrades, and mentioned my rear brake problem. He immediately suggested simply changing the brake fluid before doing anything else.
I changed the fluid, flushing plenty through in the process, and the result is a total success. No binding and all is as it should be.
I suggest that if anyone else has a similar problem just try a fluid change first and foremost. It worked for me.
