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Dot 5.1 brake fluid

Dot 5.1 brake fluid

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Moley
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6,230
15-01-2017, 06:18 AM
#1
Ok I'm wanting to upgrade my brake fluid to 5.1

What kind should I get, I mean would the stuff you get from ebay be ok or is there a specific make/ brand I should buy and how much should I buy ??

Also when doing the upgraded brake lines do you also need to do the rears , I've only got ones for the front so would it make much difference.

Just trying to get some of the jobs on my list done because its been a long time since I've done anything to the car Confusedhock:Confusedhock:

Lexus IS200 Mods--TTE Supercharger, Tein Superstreet Coilovers & EDFC, 6000K HID Lights, HKS Silent High Power Exhaust, DBA Front Discs, Kenwood DNX9240 Head Unit, 19" Rims, TRD Kit, FIGS Bonnet Struts, Greddy Pillar Pod & Defi Gauges, TTE Red ARBS . And Been To WIM twice
Moley
15-01-2017, 06:18 AM #1

Ok I'm wanting to upgrade my brake fluid to 5.1

What kind should I get, I mean would the stuff you get from ebay be ok or is there a specific make/ brand I should buy and how much should I buy ??

Also when doing the upgraded brake lines do you also need to do the rears , I've only got ones for the front so would it make much difference.

Just trying to get some of the jobs on my list done because its been a long time since I've done anything to the car Confusedhock:Confusedhock:


Lexus IS200 Mods--TTE Supercharger, Tein Superstreet Coilovers & EDFC, 6000K HID Lights, HKS Silent High Power Exhaust, DBA Front Discs, Kenwood DNX9240 Head Unit, 19" Rims, TRD Kit, FIGS Bonnet Struts, Greddy Pillar Pod & Defi Gauges, TTE Red ARBS . And Been To WIM twice

Fozzy
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1,132
15-01-2017, 06:40 AM
#2
Any dot 5.1 fluid will be fine, but you will need to make sure all the old fluid is out the system. Quantity wise, a full system will probably only take 0.5 to 1L, but you will need enough fluid to bleed the brakes as well.
By new lines im assuming that you mean braided hoses to replace the front rubber flexis? If so then its not necessary to do the backs as well, but if you can get hold of them it saves a job in the future.

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Fozzy
15-01-2017, 06:40 AM #2

Any dot 5.1 fluid will be fine, but you will need to make sure all the old fluid is out the system. Quantity wise, a full system will probably only take 0.5 to 1L, but you will need enough fluid to bleed the brakes as well.
By new lines im assuming that you mean braided hoses to replace the front rubber flexis? If so then its not necessary to do the backs as well, but if you can get hold of them it saves a job in the future.


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Moley
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6,230
15-01-2017, 07:09 AM
#3
Yes I do mean the braided hoses , but was not sure if I needed to get ones for the rear .

Oh well of to ebay :lol:

Lexus IS200 Mods--TTE Supercharger, Tein Superstreet Coilovers & EDFC, 6000K HID Lights, HKS Silent High Power Exhaust, DBA Front Discs, Kenwood DNX9240 Head Unit, 19" Rims, TRD Kit, FIGS Bonnet Struts, Greddy Pillar Pod & Defi Gauges, TTE Red ARBS . And Been To WIM twice
Moley
15-01-2017, 07:09 AM #3

Yes I do mean the braided hoses , but was not sure if I needed to get ones for the rear .

Oh well of to ebay :lol:


Lexus IS200 Mods--TTE Supercharger, Tein Superstreet Coilovers & EDFC, 6000K HID Lights, HKS Silent High Power Exhaust, DBA Front Discs, Kenwood DNX9240 Head Unit, 19" Rims, TRD Kit, FIGS Bonnet Struts, Greddy Pillar Pod & Defi Gauges, TTE Red ARBS . And Been To WIM twice

steviewevie
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7,993
15-01-2017, 08:09 AM
#4
When I got DOT 5.1 fluid, the best price I could find was at Toyota !

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IS200 Turbo project now just about complete ! See my thread here and leave your comments.
Now running standalone Syvecs ECU and no stock ECU !
steviewevie
15-01-2017, 08:09 AM #4

When I got DOT 5.1 fluid, the best price I could find was at Toyota !


[Image: Sig-enginebay.jpg]
IS200 Turbo project now just about complete ! See my thread here and leave your comments.
Now running standalone Syvecs ECU and no stock ECU !

Moley
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6,230
15-01-2017, 08:21 AM
#5
steviewevie When I got DOT 5.1 fluid, the best price I could find was at Toyota !

And that was ????????????

Lexus IS200 Mods--TTE Supercharger, Tein Superstreet Coilovers & EDFC, 6000K HID Lights, HKS Silent High Power Exhaust, DBA Front Discs, Kenwood DNX9240 Head Unit, 19" Rims, TRD Kit, FIGS Bonnet Struts, Greddy Pillar Pod & Defi Gauges, TTE Red ARBS . And Been To WIM twice
Moley
15-01-2017, 08:21 AM #5

steviewevie When I got DOT 5.1 fluid, the best price I could find was at Toyota !

And that was ????????????


Lexus IS200 Mods--TTE Supercharger, Tein Superstreet Coilovers & EDFC, 6000K HID Lights, HKS Silent High Power Exhaust, DBA Front Discs, Kenwood DNX9240 Head Unit, 19" Rims, TRD Kit, FIGS Bonnet Struts, Greddy Pillar Pod & Defi Gauges, TTE Red ARBS . And Been To WIM twice

steviewevie
Posting Freak
7,993
15-01-2017, 08:28 AM
#6
Moley And that was ????????????

Available if you phone them up :lol:

I can't remember lol. I will see if I can dig it out.

Edit - I paid £8.92 plus VAT per litre.

[Image: Sig-enginebay.jpg]
IS200 Turbo project now just about complete ! See my thread here and leave your comments.
Now running standalone Syvecs ECU and no stock ECU !
steviewevie
15-01-2017, 08:28 AM #6

Moley And that was ????????????

Available if you phone them up :lol:

I can't remember lol. I will see if I can dig it out.

Edit - I paid £8.92 plus VAT per litre.


[Image: Sig-enginebay.jpg]
IS200 Turbo project now just about complete ! See my thread here and leave your comments.
Now running standalone Syvecs ECU and no stock ECU !

Moley
Posting Freak
6,230
15-01-2017, 08:30 AM
#7
steviewevie Available if you phone them up :lol:


Thats not a very helpfull answer Steve , consider yourself officially warned :Bazza::Bazza::LOCMOD:

Edit: that warning worked :lol::p
Edited 26-02-2010, 06:08 PM by Moley.

Lexus IS200 Mods--TTE Supercharger, Tein Superstreet Coilovers & EDFC, 6000K HID Lights, HKS Silent High Power Exhaust, DBA Front Discs, Kenwood DNX9240 Head Unit, 19" Rims, TRD Kit, FIGS Bonnet Struts, Greddy Pillar Pod & Defi Gauges, TTE Red ARBS . And Been To WIM twice
Moley
15-01-2017, 08:30 AM #7

steviewevie Available if you phone them up :lol:


Thats not a very helpfull answer Steve , consider yourself officially warned :Bazza::Bazza::LOCMOD:

Edit: that warning worked :lol::p


Lexus IS200 Mods--TTE Supercharger, Tein Superstreet Coilovers & EDFC, 6000K HID Lights, HKS Silent High Power Exhaust, DBA Front Discs, Kenwood DNX9240 Head Unit, 19" Rims, TRD Kit, FIGS Bonnet Struts, Greddy Pillar Pod & Defi Gauges, TTE Red ARBS . And Been To WIM twice

Anees
Posting Freak
902
15-01-2017, 09:13 AM
#8
I recommend and have used this in the S2000. Supposed to be better then DOT 5.1 for a road car because its not as suseptible to absorbing water.

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-894-motul-rb...fluid.aspx

Its actually more expensive then the DOT 5.1 stuff too lol

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Anees
15-01-2017, 09:13 AM #8

I recommend and have used this in the S2000. Supposed to be better then DOT 5.1 for a road car because its not as suseptible to absorbing water.

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-894-motul-rb...fluid.aspx

Its actually more expensive then the DOT 5.1 stuff too lol


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Moley
Posting Freak
6,230
15-01-2017, 09:51 AM
#9
Ok think I might aswell give it a go and its from opie oils , so thats also a good thing :thumbup1:

Comes to over £17 including P+P think I'll give it a miss
Edited 26-02-2010, 07:35 PM by Moley.

Lexus IS200 Mods--TTE Supercharger, Tein Superstreet Coilovers & EDFC, 6000K HID Lights, HKS Silent High Power Exhaust, DBA Front Discs, Kenwood DNX9240 Head Unit, 19" Rims, TRD Kit, FIGS Bonnet Struts, Greddy Pillar Pod & Defi Gauges, TTE Red ARBS . And Been To WIM twice
Moley
15-01-2017, 09:51 AM #9

Ok think I might aswell give it a go and its from opie oils , so thats also a good thing :thumbup1:

Comes to over £17 including P+P think I'll give it a miss


Lexus IS200 Mods--TTE Supercharger, Tein Superstreet Coilovers & EDFC, 6000K HID Lights, HKS Silent High Power Exhaust, DBA Front Discs, Kenwood DNX9240 Head Unit, 19" Rims, TRD Kit, FIGS Bonnet Struts, Greddy Pillar Pod & Defi Gauges, TTE Red ARBS . And Been To WIM twice

TM
Banned
1,687
15-01-2017, 10:06 AM
#10
:thumbup:don't buy it.....the revered will bring u a few bottles:thumbup:
the real stuff :thumbup::thumbup:
TM
15-01-2017, 10:06 AM #10

:thumbup:don't buy it.....the revered will bring u a few bottles:thumbup:
the real stuff :thumbup::thumbup:

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