what brake fluid?
10-01-2006, 05:06 PM
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what brake fluid?
Hi all,got new brakes to fit on the 3dr. They are AP 355 6POTS up front and the 300mm kit off NORTH YORKS SPARES with the sapphire 4x4 callipers for the rear.
Just wondering what the best brake fluid would be to use.
Would halfords dot 5.1 be ok, or go for somthing else?
Cheers ARY
10-01-2006, 05:23 PM
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In my opinon it should be fine m8.....nothing is made by Halfrauds anyhow so you'll prob find its made by the same ppl that make most other makes of brake fluid
11-01-2006, 12:41 AM
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There was a topic not so long back explaining why a good dot 4 is beeter than dot 5.1
So i would go for a good dot 4 with a higher boiling temp
Srf is the best stuff but its not cheap especialy when you need 2 bottles!
11-01-2006, 04:33 AM
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There was a topic not so long back explaining why a good dot 4 is beeter than dot 5.1
So i would go for a good dot 4 with a higher boiling temp
Srf is the best stuff but its not cheap especialy when you need 2 bottles!
is this more for track use?
i've never done a track day and don't know if i ever will, so i take it i'll be ok with dot 5.1?
11-01-2006, 12:52 PM
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11-01-2006, 04:53 PM
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If you wont be tracking it stick with a good dot 4
Apparently dot 5.1 absorbs more moisture!
11-01-2006, 06:14 PM
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can you post a pic, would love to seit with the brakes on
11-01-2006, 08:43 PM
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Niall.b,havn't got brakes put on yet as i'm waiting for my wheels to come from reylands.(5 spoke comp mo's)
Heres a pic of the brakes though.
mugs there just to show the size.
11-01-2006, 08:46 PM
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wildheart,what do you call a good dot 4(make)?
13-01-2006, 02:19 PM
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Ive heard a few people mention they use Comma,Motul and Millers and all have good results.
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