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Mertin
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5th Sep 11 at 15:30   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Just got a set of 312mm Audi TT calipers with Pagid pads, EBC USR discs and HEL braided lines.

Only ever run standard spec brake fluid in my cars, whats a good fluid that you would reccomend for when I come to fit the brakes and change my fluid at the same time?
sand-eel
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5th Sep 11 at 15:34   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
DOT 5.1 is the best for road use.
Mertin
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quote:
Originally posted by sand-eel
DOT 5.1 is the best for road use.

Now onto manufacturers
Any to avoid?
sand-eel
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5th Sep 11 at 15:38   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Not really, its all the same stuff...prob just stay with known people like Motul, Casterol, Carlube etc
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5th Sep 11 at 15:40   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Surely for road use DOT 4 is better as it's less hygroscopic?

Yes, the boiling point in DOT 5.1 is higher, but it takes on water a lot quicker...
Mieran
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ATE super racing blue, euro car parts sell it
Steve
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5th Sep 11 at 15:41   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Super Blue dot 4
Steve
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fuck u mieran
Mertin
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The car likely isnt going to see a track, so you reckon just DOT4 will be ok?
Anyone used halfords brake fluid before? Would get it at trade price

[Edited on 05-09-2011 by Mertin]
Mieran
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Go for the ATE, only £12 I think it was

No more brake fade
Steve
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get brilliant trade discounts on halfords stuff my 5.1 was almost half price!
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I use Halfords DOT4 in everything at home, never had an issue.
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dont waste your money on designer brake fluids for a road car.

We use motorfactor dot5.1 in both track cars and have done for a number of years. If you are worried about it absorbing moisture - use a sealed cap!!! or use dot5.0 silcone based
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Can't use silicon based fluid in most cars though as it eats the seals, also, it's actually worse unless you're regularly changing it, as it's hygrophobic, so you get water and brake fluid separating in the system, which is a recipe for disaster.

As for using a sealed cap, most VAG cars use a sealed cap, but still require a change every 40k (according to the manufacturer's figues) if not sooner.
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hmmm......

i thought the advantage of 5 was that it was less prone to water absorbtion.

I'd change brake fliud yearly - for the sake of £5
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ok, re-read your post and saw phobic
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motul rbf 600 if you want fancy though

 
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