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Old 12 April 2011, 05:24 PM
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hello people
what brake fluid should i use on my V4 STI? it says use DOT3 on the lid but im unaware of what fluid was being used...
its empty, ive just done an overhaul on the front calipers as 6 out of 8 pistons were seized and pitted, it has been sat for a while tho
Old 12 April 2011, 05:27 PM
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Use dot 5.1, wouldn't use dot 3.

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Old 12 April 2011, 07:30 PM
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i use 5.1 got it with my braided hoses works well
Old 13 April 2011, 09:53 AM
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DOT 5.1 has a low viscosity designed to aid the speed of ABS operation. If you do track days then a higher boiling point DOT 4 fluid may be preferable (such as Motul RBF600).
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I have been using Halfords dot 5.1 for years and never had any problems dispite some heavy trackday action.
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cheers guys
i got some of that DOT 5.1 today.
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