2013 GTI 6R - which brake fluid to use?

[luvpsi]

Hey guys, as title says I am not sure which brake fluid I should use to replace my current fluid after doing all the pads and rotors. VW specifies VW 501 14 standard..

Do any of the aftermarket fluids match this?

Thanks

[SloAu]

Castrol DOT 4 should do it. - http://www.vwwatercooled.com/forums/...uid-75515.html

[Martin]

The brake fluid must comply with one of the following standards or specifications:
● VW 501 14
● FMVSS 116 DOT4
● DIN ISO 4925 CLASS 4

Two Penrite (available at SuperCheap and Autobarn) brake fluid products match those specs

SUPER DOT 4 BRAKE FLUID

Or

BRAKE FLUID DOT 4 ESP <span class="label label-danger">NEW</span>

[luvpsi]

Thanks. I was under the impression that it must comply with all 3 standards?

[steveyoshi]

Hello... not sure if it is as per specification, but I changed my brake fluid a couple of months ago.

Now using Motul Dot 5.1 Non Silicone... it is brilliant and I have about 15 years experience using it.

Buy at Motorcycle Shop and there are many different varieties available starting with the basic version I am using at around $20 per bottle... you can go up to about double that.

https://www.sparesbox.com.au/motul-brake-fluid-dot-5-1-0-5l-436-modot51500

Gives a nice firm feel and I challenge to make this fade from boiling fluid.

This is the whole range... and I will be moving to the RBF 660 next flush.

https://www.motul.com/au/en/products/oils-lubricants?f%5Bapplication%5D=144&f%5Brange%5D=21