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Title: Brake fluid advice needed!
Post by: Cwm7 on 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.

Thanks :happy2:

Title: Re: Brake fluid advice needed!
Post by: camfollower on 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.

Title: Re: Brake fluid advice needed!
Post by: DFish on February 04, 2013, 12:16:34 pm

If you're using standard brakes then I'd say overkill.

Fish

Title: Re: Brake fluid advice needed!
Post by: Leesey on February 04, 2013, 12:19:40 pm

Quote from: DFish on February 04, 2013, 12:16:34 pm

If you're using standard brakes then I'd say overkill.

Fish

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 :stupid: )

Title: Re: Brake fluid advice needed!
Post by: S2 Ant on 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

Title: Re: Brake fluid advice needed!
Post by: exodus_ste on February 04, 2013, 06:49:28 pm

DOT4 ESP standard stuff is required. Preferably genuine VW aswell  :happy2:

Title: Re: Brake fluid advice needed!
Post by: dokez on February 04, 2013, 06:50:30 pm

ate super blue

Title: Re: Brake fluid advice needed!
Post by: Cwm7 on February 05, 2013, 07:59:11 pm

Thanks for the advice, opted for VW DOT4, front discs & pads & fluid changed today, all seems good!  :smiley: