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Brake fluid DOT 4 or DOT 5.1

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Old Apr 5, 2010 | 07:26 PM
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Default Brake fluid DOT 4 or DOT 5.1

Help me please - need advice on best brake fluid or whether there isnt much to worry about.

Got 4x4 cossie front calipers with 2wd discs and the standard drums on rear

What is my best option?

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Old Apr 6, 2010 | 09:19 AM
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i run the same set up as you. DOT4 will be fine
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Old Apr 9, 2010 | 03:37 PM
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I have 5.1 in mine on the same set up.

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Old Apr 9, 2010 | 03:50 PM
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5.1 will be better, but unless you drive it like you stole it from the moment you start it till you stop dot 4 would probably be ok

id still go for 5.1 though
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Old Apr 10, 2010 | 11:50 AM
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DOT 5.1. Make sure it's 5.1 and not 5 though
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