Storm 0 Posted December 3, 2004 Please can someone tell me which brand and the amount I need to buy? Going to go Dot5 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Supercharged 2 Posted December 3, 2004 Don't use DOT5!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! - its silicone based! :shock: Use DOT 4 (standard) or 5.1 2 litres from VAG / GSF or the 5.1 from Halfords! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Storm 0 Posted December 3, 2004 Thanks, that was close :oops: luckily ECP have just opened up 2 miles away, I'll pop in there tomorrow and get some. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Henny 0 Posted December 5, 2004 The Halfords Perfomance brake fluic (dot5.1) is the cheapest DOT5.1 I've found as yet and is very good... (which suprises me to say it!) It's in a black tub with orange writing on it and was about £12 per litre IIRC... 8) As Supercharged says, DON'T use DOT5 as it's silicone based and willl kill your brake and clutch seals! :shock: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted December 15, 2004 how much fluid does the whole system take?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Supercharged 2 Posted December 15, 2004 About 2 litres I think... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neil VR6 0 Posted December 15, 2004 It's better to pressure bleed the system rather than doing it manually. This way you don't push the cylinders past the master cylinder past it's normal range of movement. If you have a high mileage car the piston is likely to have very slightly worn its own path in the cylinder which the seals have "accomodated". By pushing the cylinder beyond this you risk nicking the seals slightly and losing pressure when you brake. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
