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 Craig S
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 posted on February 4th, 2011 at 08:36 PM |
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Brake Fluid - What do I need
My brake fluid needs topping up. What should I buy?
Thanks 
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| posted on February 4th, 2011 at 08:45 PM |
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mmmm, is that a trick question !!!!!!
Maybe, brake fluid.
Sorry, I couldn't resist.
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| posted on February 4th, 2011 at 08:48 PM |
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Kev, As always you're a big help  I think you've been reading too many
of Happydaze's responses. 
Dot 4, Dot 5 ??
Any brands to steer clear of?
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| posted on February 4th, 2011 at 08:51 PM |
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Sorry bout that.
I use Nulon Xtreme super dot 4.
With that said, Pep Parts sells the same (exactly the same) bottle with their sticker on it and its only about $7-50 for a 500ml bottle.
Kev
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| posted on February 4th, 2011 at 08:57 PM |
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When was the last time you did a full brake bleed ?
Brake fluid should be changed every 2 years as a min.
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| posted on February 4th, 2011 at 09:03 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by Craig Torrens
When was the last time you did a full brake bleed ?
Brake fluid should be changed every 2 years as a min.
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I'll be honest Craig I don't know, but I'm just trying to make sure I make it in one piece to V-Force in a couple of weeks for a full brake and
suspension upgrade
The good thing is that I'll be going down the M4 in peak hour to get there, which means I'll be going at speeds that I could open the door and put
my foot out to stop the car.
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| posted on February 4th, 2011 at 09:05 PM |
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Thats ok, it will be changed when Richard does the brakes.
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| posted on February 5th, 2011 at 08:01 AM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by Craig Torrens
Brake fluid should be changed every 2 years as a min.
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Supposed to be but never is.
I know of cars that have 15+ year old fluid in them.
Most times it doesn't get changed unless a hose or cylinder/caliper gets replaced
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| posted on February 5th, 2011 at 08:30 AM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by Craig S
Kev, As always you're a big help I think you've been reading too many
of Happydaze's responses.
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Geez, you really know how to hurt a fella.
I'd rather wear a Beetle out by racing it than by polishing it!
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| posted on February 5th, 2011 at 03:36 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by Craig S
Kev, As always you're a big help I think you've been reading too many
of Happydaze's responses.
Dot 4, Dot 5 ??
Any brands to steer clear of?
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do not go Dot 5! unless you have a totally completely dry new system as dot 5 is synthetic silicon based oil and all dot 4 and bellow are glycol
based.
Therefore NOT! compatible!
just go for any generic Dot 4.
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| posted on February 5th, 2011 at 03:44 PM |
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More info,
dot 4 and bellow are glycol based and are hydroscopic (absorbs water from air) and is the reason fluid should be changed at least every 2 years.
Water content in fluid lowers the point point something shocking an can cause the brakes to boil inside when hot and cause the pedal to hit the floor
with no braking action.
Dot 5 being synthetic silicon oil does not do this therefore has long term stability (life of the car?) and high boiling point which remains stable.
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