Hi all,
Changing brake fluid tomorrow, I've read a few threads about using 5.1 brake fluid.
The resevoir cap says use dot 3.
Is it safe to use 5.1 so on a standard system regarding seals etc.
Should / will I notice any difference
Cheers
Brake fluid 5.1 worth it?
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Re: Brake fluid 5.1 worth it?
i personally wouldn't
Dot 3-4 are pretty much compatable with each other, DOT 5 can pottentially cause problems on older brake systems as it's petrolium based i believe.
Cheers,
Dot 3-4 are pretty much compatable with each other, DOT 5 can pottentially cause problems on older brake systems as it's petrolium based i believe.
Cheers,
Re: Brake fluid 5.1 worth it?
Edited wrong link
Try this one .. second Paragragh down
http://www.afcoracing.com/tech_pages/fluid.shtml
Try this one .. second Paragragh down
http://www.afcoracing.com/tech_pages/fluid.shtml
Re: Brake fluid 5.1 worth it?
Thanks for that link
Yeah Dot 5 is a definate no no because it is silicone based.
Dot 5.1 looks like it is a improved version of dot 4.
Any users out there?
Yeah Dot 5 is a definate no no because it is silicone based.
Dot 5.1 looks like it is a improved version of dot 4.
Any users out there?
Re: Brake fluid 5.1 worth it?
Dot 5 is a no-no as its silicone based and wont 'remove' water from the system however Dot 5.1 will
I will be using 5.1 from when i do my brake change
I will be using 5.1 from when i do my brake change
Re: Brake fluid 5.1 worth it?
Cheers MarkR32
Thats +1
Thats +1
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Re: Brake fluid 5.1 worth it?
dot 5.1 is the only fluid we use at work (toyota) works fine in mine (toyota dont do any other anymore if my memory is correct)
Re: Brake fluid 5.1 worth it?
I've got 5.1, done 5 laps of the nurburgring without any fade. Can't say more than that!
Re: Brake fluid 5.1 worth it?
dot 5.1 is the only fluid we use at work (toyota) works fine in mine
Just what I needed to hear.
I've got 5.1, done 5 laps of the nurburgring without any fade.
Even better news, btw what pads did you use and did they survive?
5.1 it is then.
Cheers lads
Re: Brake fluid 5.1 worth it?
TBH not sure on the pads, i've just replaced them but the front ones were down to the metal almost, maybe 1mm left.
Re: Brake fluid 5.1 worth it?
I've been running DOT5.1 for over a year and it's brilliant. Never had even the slightest hint of fade. I'm running EBC Yellow Stuff all round and Goodridge steel braided brake lines. With decent tyres and coilovers, the stopping power is painful