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Dec 8, 2006 | 11:49 AM

DeanO Xr3 CoV

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XR3i Brake FLuid

For my '89, mk4, mfi, Escort Xr3i, whats my best brake fluid to use? i'm not sure of which DoT rating to use!? In the process of doing all the brakes, thinking of going along the lines of EBC turbo grooved discs, greenstuff pads, braided hoses etc, anyone any thoughts/ recommendations?

Dec 8, 2006 | 11:55 AM

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They would of come with DOT 4.1 from the factory, 5.1 is better if you can afford it but it may npot be necessary.

EBC brakes are shit dont waste your money.

Dec 11, 2006 | 02:09 PM

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As above EBC are propper SHIT, this is what happened to my greenstuff pads after about 1500 miles, brakes were pulling to one side squeeling and virbating like hell.

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Dec 11, 2006 | 05:22 PM

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That is fucking shit. If i had one pad fail i would never buy them again, if all 4 failed i think i would probably try my luck at suing them

Dec 11, 2006 | 06:02 PM

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Dec 12, 2006 | 11:12 PM

DeanO Xr3 CoV

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Really are they that bad? I've heard a lot of good stuff about them aswell, such as awards etc. Can i definetly use DoT 5.1? Theres a good fluid that is that rating that is apparently designed to repell water rather than absorb it.

Dec 12, 2006 | 11:15 PM

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Ive got DOT 5.1 in my cabriolet.

Yer.........the stuff youve heard about is probably the silicon based stuff. You better get the credit card out thats all im saying!!!

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