Uprated brake fluid-what should I use

[merikiito]

Hi all,

I have gained a set of 345mm VXR brakes which I will be fitting over the coming weeks.
So far I have ordered new HEL braided brake lines and pads from VX (using my GM discount) I thought it might be a good time to put in uprated brake fluid.

The questions are, is is it a good idea to change to a better brake fluid and if so what should I get?

[Critch]

Go to 5.1 has a higher boiling point than standard dot 4

[merikiito]

Go to 5.1 has a higher boiling point than standard dot 4

thanks will get it sorted

[snapsnap]

You will never notice the difference on the road - brake fluid is brake fluid. As long as you are DOT 4 or above, you will be fine.

[Critch]

You will if you push it hard enough.
But then again you shouldn't be driving like that on a public highway.

[Critch]

You will if you push it hard enough.
But then again you shouldn't be driving like that on a public highway.

[merikiito]

My thoughts were that I may as well use the best as I need to get some brake fluid anyways. Do not like to do things by half!

[lee gsi]

If you do go to 5.1 you will need to change it every year as its more hygroscopic than the normal stuff.

Even on my trackday 16v Nova I only ever needed to use normal stuff.

[merikiito]

If you do go to 5.1 you will need to change it every year as its more hygroscopic than the normal stuff.

Even on my trackday 16v Nova I only ever needed to use normal stuff.

I think I will stick with standard then, every two years is enough for me

[lee gsi]

Just replacing it every 2 years will make a difference,

Most people dont do it every 2 years anyway so once its done its so different.