What Brake Fluid?

[Pullstarter]

Hey Guys,
Soon to be installing a set of Neuspeed braided brake lines in the VR, intending to flush the whole brake system and replace with new fluid, what fluid do you recommend?

[MattyT]

Motul RBF600.

There is no other.

[Pullstarter]

How much do i need to do a system flush and replace you think?

[h100vw]

I reckon 1.5 to 2 litres would be plenty to do that.

Gavin

[Pullstarter]

I hope so at $25 per 500ml lol, thanks guys

[h100vw]

http://www.h-e-l.co.uk/HEL_Performance_Motorcycle_Brake_Lines_Brake_Doctor_FAQ.htm

HAve a read and decide if you need to spend big money on Motul.

Personally I wouldn't, look for some DOT 5.1.

Gavin

[Oneofthegreats]

I use & recommend Castrol Response Dot4 for everyday use. Also used by BMW & VW.
But for more extreme conditions, Castrol Response Super Dot4

I like it not only because of it's performance characteristic's, but also because it's yellow & you can see when it's getting old.
It start's to turn dark as it get's older & if it's been on a track & used hard a few times, it turn's alittle milky. Good service indicator.

Brake fluid should be changed every 2 year's. 1L is more than enough to flush the braking system, especially when you have a pressure bleeder.

Also, just a little side note, any braided brake hoses that aren't made in Aust. & source elsewhere are illegal as they don't comply with our ADR's. (it's this way in Vic., don't know about other states)

All braided brake hose's should have a ADR-7 so they comply with Aust ADR's.

[rayray086]

When I swapped over my brakes for VR6 gear, I went for Castrol as well. It was only at about $10 for the bottle as well, and I remember the Super DOT4 was only a few dollars more expensive than the "regular" DOT4. Brake response was very good - not spongy, but not overly sensitive (like Corollas and Camrys).

[Pullstarter]

Thanks for the help guys, I think it's a little late for me to worry about the legality of my car now Golfworx Thanks for the info all the same

[VR6child]

Just gotta bump this old thread for a second.

Is it a bad idea to mix brake fluid? I want to top mine up but I've got no idea what the old stuff is that's in there.

From what I gather, you can mix DOT 3, 4, and 5.1 together but DOT 5 cannot be mixed with the others...

[Water Boy]

Just pop down to SuperCheap and get some Castrol Response Dot 4. Its either in a red or silver bottle.

[MattyT]

Super Response DOT4 comes in the silver bottle, its nicer

While im here, I actually run ATE super racing blue these days. I know I said Motul fluid earlier but for our cars its serious overkill. The ATE stuff is what my mech uses as his standard fluid, so its pretty darn cheap and you cant seriously boil it unless your mental.