Re: [doc] Brake Fluid?

["Mike Bosworth" <mike.bosworth@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I agree, (i my case actually used the 5.1 , Halfords own branded 
stuff.)

FWIW

Also as someone recommended to me, get a 'one person blead kit" from 
Halfords  makes changing the brake fluid a lot easier with little 
chance of getting any air in any of the lines. For the first time i 
did this it was so much easier and less hassle. Do the lines in the 
order of the furthest away from the fluid resovoir first with the 
car on a level surface. I flushed mine through with an older spare 
bottle of fluid i had first just to get all of the 'old 'crap out. 
and dont spill any fluid on the facias / frame now :)

Kind Regards

Mike
In (got to 18 degrees today) Hull...

403/#2001


--- In doc-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, Nick Tomlinson 
<nickandkathryntomlinson@xxxx> wrote:
> I used Halfords Dot 4. (5 litre can as I changed the fkuid on 3 
cars.)
>  
> Once the bottle/ can/ tin is opened the fluid starts absorbing 
moisture (hydroscopic).
> So, if you are unsure how many you need, buy smaller 500cc 
bottles. You will waste
> less.
>  
> As long as it is Dot 4 or HIGHER
>  
> NOTE
>  
> Dot 5 is sometimes classed as SILICON brake fluid.
> Dot 5.1 is the same standard as Dot 5 silicone but normal brake 
fluid.
>  
> Do NOT mistakenly buy the brake (green mineral) fluid for some 
Rolls Royce/ Citroen models
> Adding this will certainly ruin the seals.
>  
> I personally used Dot 4 but used more than usual to make sure the 
pipes were flushed.
> Prior to flushing though I did strip down the calipers and ensure 
all pistons/ bores were clean and the seals were in good condition.
>  
> I would also recommend before you start that you can undo the 
brake bleeding nipples.
> I soaked all mine with WD40 for a few days to help. I also smeared 
some copper grease
> just around the threads to help remove them when the next change 
is due.
>  
> This is my preference, other people will have thiers.
>  
> Hope this helps,
>  
> NickT.
> 
> 
> Chris Williams <chris@xxxx> wrote:
> 
> 
> I am about to change the brake fluid, and am unsure as to exactly 
> which one to go for. As I understand it the fluid is dot 4? 
However is 
> there one brand or another better/kinder to the delorean or more 
> suited to the car and seals?
> Answers/suggestions as to what everyone else uses are most 
appreciated.
> Thank You.
> Chris
> vin 4584
> 
> 
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