Which brake fluid?

[Andiroo]

[img]images/graemlins/roflmao.gif[/img] I didn't say it was easy [img]images/graemlins/tongue.gif[/img] but IMHO you will most certainly reduce the lifespan of your brakes (OEM or upgrade, doesn't matter) if you dont - your pads will glaze on lap 1, and be bouncing off your rotors on lap 4 with the excessive heat [img]images/graemlins/frown.gif[/img] - this unfortunately is irrespective of the fluid you use [img]images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img]

Andiroo

[AL_B]

Can anyone recommend a supplier of the Castrol SRF or other brands mentioned above? Preferably internet based suppliers.

Cheers

AL

[Paul-RS]

Dot 5.1 in Dunc's, Hopsta's and my own Porsche set ups. Expensive option tho, which was masked in original group buy price, but was over £50 when i had brakes refitted to current S3

DOT 5 IIRC is silicone. Once used can never change back. Its not a matter of flushing it out.

[DavidR]

I'm having my new disc/pads fitted next Wednesday.
(B5 S4 with grooved OEM discs and EBC redstuff pads).
Which brake fluid should I use? and why?

So, how are the new pads then?

[wazza]

I am very pleased so far – well anything is better than the warped disks I had on before! [img]images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]

When it is cold it feels as if the pedal is on the soft side, with a lack of bite, but it will still stop efficiently with a bit more weight on the pedal. Something I’m not short of. [img]images/graemlins/blush.gif[/img]
I found the greenstuff will warm up quite quickly at local traffic speed, but the redstuff takes a lot longer to really get that bite you want when you are pressing on – a couple of big stops really helps it.
Once they are warm though, they bite well, you can feel the grooves doing their bit and takes off speed rapidly. [img]images/graemlins/thumbs.gif[/img]

I haven’t really had chance to get them hot though on a long country drive – lots of twisty B roads - the most I’ve driven is about 5-10 minutes with them how I like. I will report back after the weekend. [img]images/graemlins/033102bigblink_1_prv.gif[/img]

One last word, well maybe a couple, go to [img]images/graemlins/bowdown.gif[/img] Richard Grimes [img]images/graemlins/bowdown.gif[/img] . I met him at Ken’s BBQ when we discussed my situation.
He runs his company in his spare time and is an ex Audi tech of ten years experience.
All I can say is he is very knowledgeable and [img]images/graemlins/quote.gif[/img] can strip an engine and rebuild it quicker than it takes a team of four to remount it [img]images/graemlins/quote.gif[/img]. He makes a lovely cup of coffee too. [img]images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]
His labour rates are so cheap that it is silly and he told me he will give RS246 members a 10% discount off list prices. [img]images/graemlins/clap.gif[/img]
I can’t recommend him enough if you can get down to Essex.
Contact Richard Grimes at Sidelines Automotive on 01702 257225 [img]images/graemlins/thumb.gif[/img]