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Brake fluid advice needed!
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February 04, 2013, 10:02:09 am »
Hi
Replacing front discs & pads this week along with a fluid change.
Looking at using Motul rbf600 & just wondering if its worth using this over standard fluid?
Any ideas & help appreciated.
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February 04, 2013, 10:14:40 am »
I just kept with standard. Also it's definitely worth getting some penetrating oil/spray if you haven't already, those 21mm caliper carrier bolts can be a royal PITA to get off, especially after all the salt on the roads.
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If you're using standard brakes then I'd say overkill.
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Quote from: DFish on February 04, 2013, 12:16:34 pm
If you're using standard brakes then I'd say overkill.
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I kept with standard in my Cupra, but i only use it on the road and never break hard. Unless i really have too (Slow drivers moving into the 3rd lane
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February 04, 2013, 05:57:46 pm »
For normal usage the standard stuff should be fine. The more expensive fluids are better aimed at track day usage I believe as they'll be able to better handle the abuse the brakes take and the higher temps involved
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February 04, 2013, 06:49:28 pm »
DOT4 ESP standard stuff is required. Preferably genuine VW aswell
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February 04, 2013, 06:50:30 pm »
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February 05, 2013, 07:59:11 pm »
Thanks for the advice, opted for VW DOT4, front discs & pads & fluid changed today, all seems good!
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