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All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: Mako V12V on April 21, 2011, 01:07:45 am

Title: OEM brake fluid
Post by: Mako V12V on April 21, 2011, 01:07:45 am: Tried the search but not conclusive, so:-
What brand/spec of brake fluid does VWMD currently use and what quantity is required?
Not bothered about race/track fluid.
Thanks
Title: Re: OEM brake fluid
Post by: Britishlion on April 21, 2011, 07:40:22 am: Call trade parts specialists (tps) that is local to you

They will give you the most unto date VAG approved stuff ,

From memory I think it cost me £8 ! Might of been less though
Title: Re: OEM brake fluid
Post by: rich83 on April 21, 2011, 09:58:29 am: VW fluid is DOT4
Title: Re: OEM brake fluid
Post by: alexperkins on April 21, 2011, 10:02:43 am: Aye tis. I bought some from TPS yesterday
Title: Re: OEM brake fluid
Post by: Mako V12V on April 21, 2011, 01:31:18 pm: Thanks chaps. :happy2:

So do TPS supply one "bottle" to do one change and what volume is required?
Title: Re: OEM brake fluid
Post by: alexperkins on April 21, 2011, 01:33:22 pm: It comes by the litre, and that should be enough for a change. I changed mine recently, and it was more than enough
Title: Re: OEM brake fluid
Post by: bacillus on April 21, 2011, 03:30:26 pm: Quote from: alexperkins on April 21, 2011, 01:33:22 pm
It comes by the litre, and that should be enough for a change. I changed mine recently, and it was more than enough

If you use one of the one-man bleeding kits then I suggest you get 2 litres.
Title: Re: OEM brake fluid
Post by: coolhandluke on April 21, 2011, 03:44:54 pm: Just on this topic how important is the recommended brake fluid change?
Mine has yet to be changed and the brakes still feel good.
Title: Re: OEM brake fluid
Post by: alexperkins on April 21, 2011, 03:48:21 pm: Very important.

Should be done every two years without fail

Brake fluid over time absorbs moisture and its compression ability reduces, meaning your brakes are slower and less firmly applied
Title: Re: OEM brake fluid
Post by: Nasir on April 21, 2011, 04:42:26 pm: VW charged me £65 to do this, didn't know the fluid was only £8. WTF, how hard is it to change?
Title: Re: OEM brake fluid
Post by: Mako V12V on April 21, 2011, 07:09:49 pm: Thanks again. Vw Preston are doing my 3 year service and mot in a couple of weeks. My car also needs it's first brake fluid change and they've quoted £59 hence the desire to have done elsewhere at a reasonable cost!
Title: Re: OEM brake fluid
Post by: QD MBE on April 21, 2011, 07:16:07 pm: IMO once you have bought the fluid (Circa £10) and changed for £30-£40 labour (half hour at cheapest rate £60-80 Independent labour) I would just let VW do it.

It will be on the invoice, chances are properly done using a vacuum bleeder ( ie drawing the fluid through), you might save £10 getting it done elsewhere.

What is a £10? Spend the £ and get it done with the service IMO.
Title: Re: OEM brake fluid
Post by: bacillus on April 21, 2011, 07:16:39 pm: Quote from: alexperkins on April 21, 2011, 03:48:21 pm
Very important.

Should be done every two years without fail

Brake fluid over time absorbs moisture and its compression ability reduces, meaning your brakes are slower and less firmly applied

More importantly with heavy braking the trapped moisture in the fluid starts to boil leading to spongy brakes with loss of efficiency.
Title: Re: OEM brake fluid
Post by: DaveB@Vagbremtechnic on April 22, 2011, 08:56:38 am: £59 Brake Fluid Service=BARGAIN!!!
Title: Re: OEM brake fluid
Post by: Mako V12V on April 22, 2011, 11:05:08 am: Quote from: DaveB1970 on April 22, 2011, 08:56:38 am
£59 Brake Fluid Service=BARGAIN!!!
Is it?
Title: Re: OEM brake fluid
Post by: Gene Hunt on April 22, 2011, 01:30:10 pm: 3 years for the first & then every 2 years. Get mine done at VW £20.00 mates rate :wink:.
Title: Re: OEM brake fluid
Post by: biilyb on April 23, 2011, 03:58:24 pm: I got mine for free except it wasn't really. new pads front and back and new discs on the front along with a service. i think i was the first time on the car after 6 years oops.