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DOT 5.1 Brake Fluid #1167609 07/02/2011 16:09 07/02/2011 16:09
Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 684 Derby E Ecrab OP Enjoying the ride
Ecrab OP Enjoying the ride E Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 684 Derby	How often should 5.1 brake fluid be replaced. I've had made in for just over a year now and I'm sure the brake pedal is not as firm when braking hard as used to be. Should the fluid need changing after this length of time.

Re: DOT 5.1 Brake Fluid [Re: Ecrab] #1167642 07/02/2011 17:09 07/02/2011 17:09
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dave_t Unregistered D	I used to do it every year ... at the same time as my annual oil change, etc. (I only ever did about 5,000 miles per year, at most.)

Re: DOT 5.1 Brake Fluid [Re: ] #1167665 07/02/2011 17:48 07/02/2011 17:48
Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 6,192 Bristol, UK H Hovedan Forum is my life
Hovedan Forum is my life H Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 6,192 Bristol, UK	Originally Posted by dave_t I used to do it every year ... at the same time as my annual oil change, etc. (I only ever did about 5,000 miles per year, at most.) When was your last oil and fluid change Dave? Currently tracking Renault 182

Re: DOT 5.1 Brake Fluid [Re: Ecrab] #1167811 07/02/2011 21:04 07/02/2011 21:04
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Duffy Unregistered D	DOT 5.1 should be good for two years in situ before requiring replacement, albeit a flush every year does your system no harm. If you've got problems then there's perhaps a leak or another mechanical issue affecting what's going on.

Re: DOT 5.1 Brake Fluid [Re: Ecrab] #1168215 08/02/2011 17:34 08/02/2011 17:34
Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 555 Bulgaria Ferrarist Enjoying the ride
Ferrarist Enjoying the ride Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 555 Bulgaria	Changed fluid and flushing system every 2 years.... 20VT - Alfa 156 2.0 - Alfa 156 Mid-Engined RWD - Locost 20VT

Re: DOT 5.1 Brake Fluid [Re: Ferrarist] #1174104 20/02/2011 19:54 20/02/2011 19:54
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Fullpint Unregistered F	I really must do mine... Had a moment today where the brakes just did not work straight away!!! Will try a flush and re-fill first..

Re: DOT 5.1 Brake Fluid [Re: Ecrab] #1175438 23/02/2011 10:09 23/02/2011 10:09
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Nazo Unregistered N	Every year I would say and recommend the Motul Brake Fluid, as it will withstand very high temp and not break down so quickly. good stuff http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-894-motul-rbf-600-factory-line-racing-brake-fluid.aspx

Re: DOT 5.1 Brake Fluid [Re: Hovedan] #1175454 23/02/2011 10:27 23/02/2011 10:27
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dave_t Unregistered D	Originally Posted by Hovedan Originally Posted by dave_t I used to do it every year ... at the same time as my annual oil change, etc. (I only ever did about 5,000 miles per year, at most.) When was your last oil and fluid change Dave? Dan, sorry ... only just noticed this post of yours! The last fluid change (all fluids) will have been at the last service at Motormech ... as indicated in the service book. It had a service every year at the same time ... so sometime in March '10, I'd guess?