Tony-turbo
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How much will i need to do the car,
Also any one know whats the best "uprated" to use if any....
Cheers Tony.
Also any one know whats the best "uprated" to use if any....
Cheers Tony.
Brake Fluid
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As above, DOT 5 is silicon fluid. DOT 5.1 is a mineral based fluid, specifically designed for ABS systems !Shaun said:
As Fast Guy has already said, about 1 litre should do you. Once you've used it, if there's any left in the bottle, you may as well bin it. This is because brake fluid is 'hydroscopic' meaning it absorbs moisture. As soon as it has contact with air, for any length of time, it will absorb any moisture it can. This will effectively lower the boiling point of the fluid considerably and can cause 'spongy' brakes.
Brake fluid is also a very good paint stripper so, keep it away from the body work or your wheels !
Depending on how hard you used the brakes, get the highest boiling point fluid you can buy, in a DOT 4 or 5.1 specification !
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ale
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i've been using 5.1 in my R for the last 2 years with no problems whether it be silicone based or not!
britishrallying
Member
Hi,
My R is a non ABS model, so can I use dot 5.1?
I remember reading somewhere saying if you mix to different grades then it will turn to jelly? is this right?
Cheers,
Gaz
My R is a non ABS model, so can I use dot 5.1?
I remember reading somewhere saying if you mix to different grades then it will turn to jelly? is this right?
Cheers,
Gaz
britishrallying
Member
stupid question, how do i know whats in it currently? or just put 5.1 in?
Its never been changed since i had it imported.
Am i right in thinking flushing the system is pump pedal with a nipple undone, keep topping up reservoir until it runs clear from nipple. then repeat for other 3.
Ta
Gaz
Its never been changed since i had it imported.
Am i right in thinking flushing the system is pump pedal with a nipple undone, keep topping up reservoir until it runs clear from nipple. then repeat for other 3.
Ta
Gaz
Flushing is a continuos bleed, so you need to close the nipple before you release the pedal to stop air going back up the system. Keep the reservoir topped up, so ou don't let air in at that end.
As to what's in it now, depend on what your car has been used for. It's very unlikely to be Dot5, unless the car has been a dedicated race car.
It could well be dot5.1 already, but possibly dot4 if the car is standard.
As to what's in it now, depend on what your car has been used for. It's very unlikely to be Dot5, unless the car has been a dedicated race car.
It could well be dot5.1 already, but possibly dot4 if the car is standard.
britishrallying
Member
How about if I take a sample out of the reservoir and mix it with some 4 or 5.1 if it says fluid like then it should be fine? if it reacts then its dot 5?
Cheers for the help,
Gaz
Cheers for the help,
Gaz
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ale
Guest
it doesn't mater about being abs or not it is only to do with the boiling point of the fluid but i would suggest changing it all for one grade and not to mix them! Ale.