Brake fluid

Gazza · Nov 24, 2007

Ok guys, i know there are loads of posts about this kinda of thing but i couldnt find any info on this. If i replace the brake fluid how much do I need? 1 Litre enough?

Thinking of getting the DS2500 and Brembo HC Discs but a bit concerned as I have done 18,000 miles since Feb and dont want to be going through discs pads like hot dinners and in the process ruining my wheels.

And have olpie oils got their new website up and running yet? Link?

All opiions appreciated, Pagids too expensive lol

Cheers Gazza

duffer987 · Nov 24, 2007

Gazza said:
Ok guys, i know there are loads of posts about this kinda of thing but i couldnt find any info on this. If i replace the brake fluid how much do I need? 1 Litre enough?
And have olpie oils got their new website up and running yet? Link?

1 litre is more than enough. One 1/2 litre (16.9 fl oz) bottle of Motul will do the trick.
"Link?" = Lazy

hoolio · Nov 24, 2007

Yes very but here it is cus i'm a sucker:

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/

Gazza · Nov 24, 2007

duffer987 said:
Gazza said:

Ok guys, i know there are loads of posts about this kinda of thing but i couldnt find any info on this. If i replace the brake fluid how much do I need? 1 Litre enough?
And have olpie oils got their new website up and running yet? Link?

Click to expand...

1 litre is more than enough. One 1/2 litre (16.9 fl oz) bottle of Motul will do the trick.
"Link?" = Lazy

haha, im not that lazy guys

Thats the old website, well its the site I went to in the summer. In his offers he says he has a new site coming soon, thats all.

Cheers for info on the fluid. Anyone got any comments on pad selection?

Luke335 · Nov 24, 2007

DS2500 won't damage your wheels. They're a good choice.

g40steve · Nov 25, 2007

I got a kit from Yozzasport, lines ds2500 & discs.

I use Casrol response dot 4 fluid & it's fine on track.

Gazza · Nov 25, 2007

Wasnt going to do the lines but that kit seems pretty good value. Cheapest I have found pads and discs for was 158.81 with free postage from A1 autocraft. Im sure the lines look nicer than yellow but do they make a difference?

chris #418 · Nov 25, 2007

g40steve said:
I got a kit from Yozzasport, lines ds2500 & discs.

I've also bought a kit from Yozzasport, but with the Pagid rs4-2 pads. Can anyone recommend which brake fluid would be best to use when I go to get it all fitted next week.... Thanks!!

Gazza · Nov 26, 2007

I went for the castrol 4 dot brake fluid.

Cue · Nov 26, 2007

castrol response dot 4, if you go for a dot 5.1 makes sure you change it every 12 months - they can rot the lines but are very good if you are changing the fluid at regular intervals.

Gazza · Nov 26, 2007

I went for the castrol 4 dot brake fluid.

chris #418 · Nov 26, 2007

castrol response dot 4, if you go for a dot 5.1 makes sure you change it every 12 months - they can rot the lines but are very good if you are changing the fluid at regular intervals.

I went for the castrol 4 dot brake fluid.

Thanks guys.