DOT 5 Brake Fluid

[Baz]

Do I need any specific DOT 5 brake fluid or will this be ok?

http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/c/Citroen_Saxo_1.4_2000/p/car-accessories/engine-oils-and-car-fluids/auxiliary-fluids/brake-fluid/?524770170&0&cc5_179

cheers

[sam_16v]

i to would also like to know this:y:

[Viper]

I can't imagine you would even need a higher boiling point so yeah, any should be fine :y:

[Baz]

Its got the same boiling point as the DOT 4 on there though...

[Viper]

Fuck knows then. lol

Either way, for road use I can't see you would need anything special.

[Baz]

Fuck knows then. lol

Either way, for road use I can't see you would need anything special.

Its like 30p more expensive so why not get the better fluid?

[Viper]

For 30p then fair enough. Lol

[Harv]

If you want a better performing brake fluid over OEM 5.1 won't make much of a difference at all - especially the one you've posted. A decent 4.1 will be far better - Motul, AP etc. Although they are quite pricey they are definitely the best! If it's not seeing a track though then it's just a waste of money imo. If your experiencing brake fade it's probably down to the pads, and the spongey pedal will be down to the lines :)

[Baz]

If you want a better performing brake fluid over OEM 5.1 won't make much of a difference at all - especially the one you've posted. A decent 4.1 will be far better - Motul, AP etc. Although they are quite pricey they are definitely the best! If it's not seeing a track though then it's just a waste of money imo. If your experiencing brake fade it's probably down to the pads, and the spongey pedal will be down to the lines :)

Well i've currently got spongey brakes and I've got braided lines on the way and i've got a 23mm Master Cylinder here just need fitting, so was just gonna get a decent brake fluid to go with it. Got any to link to that will be decent DOT 5 or 4? :)

[Harv]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MOTUL-RBF-600-FACTORY-RACING-BRAKE-FLUID-DOT-4-RBF600-/250983672939?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item3a6fcaec6b#ht_5020wt_1037

Probably the best for the money as AP is a little dearer at £17 per 500ml. I used AP 5.1 on my saxo with standard 247mm brakes with EBC yellow pads and braided lines and boiled the fluid at both Anglesey and Oulton Park although I didn't experience any fade at all.

Using the motul as above and it hasn't boiled to date. Deffo worth the money in my eyes, especially if your running standard size brakes

EDIT: When you've fitted the lines, make sure you bleed the brakes numerous times. I was still getting the odd bubble after going around the car 10 or so times.

[Baz]

I'll go for the abovce that you've linked then I got 266mm brakes from the 206 but what you've linked looks like good stuff from the spec. So its abit harder to bleed the brakes when you have braided fitted over the rubber ones? why is this?

[Harv]

I'll go for the abovce that you've linked then I got 266mm brakes from the 206 but what you've linked looks like good stuff from the spec. So its abit harder to bleed the brakes when you have braided fitted over the rubber ones? why is this?

It isn't harder really it's just because when you put new lines in loads of air gets into the system therefore it takes longer to get it all out ;). Yeah it's top notch stuff!

[Baz]

Ah right cool, nice one mate :) 500ml should be even then shouldn't it, just hope that more than 100ml doesn't come out when bleeding them haha

[Harv]

I'll go for the abovce that you've linked then I got 266mm brakes from the 206 but what you've linked looks like good stuff from the spec. So its abit harder to bleed the brakes when you have braided fitted over the rubber ones? why is this?

It isn't harder really it's just because when you put new lines in loads of air gets into the system therefore it takes longer to get it all out ;). Yeah it's top notch stuff!

[AXracing]

Do I need any specific DOT 5 brake fluid or will this be ok?

http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/c/Citroen_Saxo_1.4_2000/p/car-accessories/engine-oils-and-car-fluids/auxiliary-fluids/brake-fluid/?524770170&0&cc5_179

cheers

The link is DOT 5.1 and not DOT 5. If your car needs DOT 5 do NOT but DOT 5.1 in. Its not the same thing, not even close. If its for a Saxo though then what is in the link is fine.

[MiniGibbo]

Dot 5 is silicone based and only really found on lorries.. Does your lorry really suffer with a soft pedal?

[swampy]

go and speak to the guys at cyril wilcox race and rally over in peplow, not far from the creamery at crudgington

they know there stuff, have used them for years

[Baz]

ah cheers, just up the A442, will bob up on Thursday if I get time

[Gandi699]

I run Motul 5.1 gets my vote but any decent brand dot 4/5.1 you put in will be fine on a road car in my opinion

[MiniGibbo]

Halfords 5.1 is more than good enough for road and trackdays.

Save your money for better things like drugs and hookers..

[Harv]

Halfords 5.1 is more than good enough for road and trackdays.

Save your money for better things like drugs and hookers..

Disagree! I've boiled that within 10 minutes last summer, with fluid actually coming out of the small pin hole on the cap. Went everywhere :homme:. Same happened to the AP 5.1 stuff.

Motul rbf600 4.1 or whatever its called, perfectly dry and is absolutely perfect!

[MiniGibbo]

Disagree! I've boiled that within 10 minutes last summer, with fluid actually coming out of the small pin hole on the cap. Went everywhere :homme:. Same happened to the AP 5.1 stuff.

Motul rbf600 4.1 or whatever its called, perfectly dry and is absolutely perfect!

Then you need to reavaluate your driving style, I run it in a much heavier car with larger brakes and it's fine.

[Harv]

Then you need to reavaluate your driving style, I run it in a much heavier car with larger brakes and it's fine.

Hahaha :homme:, if your fluid boils it means it's not up to the job. I havn't experienced fade yet but they obviously get hot enough to boil halfords or Ap 5.1 fluid - that's because they aren't race fluids, fast road maybe!

My driving style is fine thanks, hard on the brakes fairly late is far quicker than progressively slowing down way before the corner as some people do. I do agree that I probably need to change my setup for bigger brakes soon though.

The fluid I posted is spot on, OK it's expensive but everything with quality is!

[Ashleyp]

Then you need to reavaluate your driving style, I run it in a much heavier & slower car with larger brakes and it's fine.

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