-Chris- Posted March 13, 2011 Share Posted March 13, 2011 All, I have done a search but i have not managed to find what i am looking for. I have bought some braided brake lines and am having them fitted soon. The brake fluid will also be replaced at the same time and i am looking to upgrade. I have been advised that just over 2 ltrs will be needed. I have been looking on Opie and they only seem to sell Millers 300 plus and MOTUL RBF (the two i have seen recommended on the forum) in 500ml bottles. Few questions; 1, Is 2 ltrs correct? 2, Am i over specifying the brake fluid for road use and maybe a few track days? 3, Is it correct you can only buy 500ml bottles? Thanks, Chris. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted March 13, 2011 Share Posted March 13, 2011 any dot 5.1 will be a good choice, motul stuff is good. just get the right dot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMANALEX Posted March 13, 2011 Share Posted March 13, 2011 1 litre will be plenty. Motul RBF 600 or 660 will be good for your application. I have both in stock priced at £15.00 and £20.00 respectively for one 500 ml bottle. Good to go same/next day Alex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris`I Posted March 13, 2011 Share Posted March 13, 2011 As Alex says, 1 litre is plenty if you know what you are doing. If you dont then an extra 500ml wont go a miss if you need to rebleed again (maybe if you get air in the line). Alex will sort you out what you need Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveW Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 I used 1.2 litres when I did mine but I did pump way too much through the first line was just too hard to tell when the new stuff was coming through. It had only recently been replaced. I think the brake fluid companies should colour their fluids would make it easier lol. I use RBF 600 and its quality stuff . Did 4 track days last year and didn't boil the fluid once. A mate running some standard dot 5.1 in his clio sport boiled it towards the end of the first session. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris`I Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 You can alternate with ATE super blue if you want to see a colour change. It will dye the resevoir though IIRC. You can normally tell when the new fluid is coming through as it has no bubbles in it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveW Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 Cheers Chris, never heard of that stuff before Might be handy!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Chris- Posted April 3, 2011 Author Share Posted April 3, 2011 Thanks for advice everyone I went for Motul in the end. Having a few probs at the month but I'll let you know how I find it when it's stored. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jez @ H-Dev Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 I've used the ATE blue too - its really surprising how few pumps you need to bleed the fluid through. The Motul 600 or 660 will be ideal. We use the Silkolene Pro Race and thats really good, but a little more expensive. Probably go for Motul next time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 If you're ever feeling really flush, try the Endless fluid. It's the best bar none, and is what the F1/LMS/GT1 guys use in their cars. Expensive, but utterly fantastic and nigh-on unboilable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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