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What Dot Brake Fluid should i be using in my erst s2

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Old Apr 15, 2005 | 10:34 PM
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Default What Dot Brake Fluid should i be using in my erst s2

I have cosworth brakes so ive been told to go for dot 5.1 but some say dot 4 should be okay. What do you lot reckon and how much do i need to do a complete change. Thanks in advance
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Old Apr 16, 2005 | 09:45 AM
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depends on what you use the car for , ive got castrol SRF in mine and am happy with it .

from memory you will need about 1.5 litres to change the system (i think )

i had AP 5.1 in my cossie and i thought it was crap btw
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Old Apr 16, 2005 | 12:01 PM
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Ferodo 5.1 in mine, exceeds all standards, I've had no problems with it. Buy an eezibleed and you can safely and quickly change fluid yourself, using the spare tyre.
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Old Apr 16, 2005 | 08:32 PM
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I have super dot 4, seems fine Agree on the eezibleed kit, gunna have to invest in one, I have a one man bleed kit, which is infact shite and so two man!

Glad a mate has an eezibleed, sorted my brakes
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Old Apr 16, 2005 | 09:05 PM
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Old Apr 16, 2005 | 10:54 PM
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ive bought the lockheed dot 5.1 so it should be okay thanks for advice
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