Brake fluid change?
#1
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Brake fluid change?
So I've recently just purchased an 07 type s with 43500 miles from an elderly couple. Maintained via dealership, low miles and no accident so I knew purchasing the vehicle was a no brainer. However, I can feel/hear the front brakes going (low grumbling noise every now and then. The inspection stated it has 4mm in the front while the rears have 8mm left in them. I've decided to go ahead and just change the whole set with Stoptech pads, drilled/slotted rotors & xlr8 brake lines. While this is happening is there a need for me to change the brake fluid? If so which fluid should I put in, oem or a different brand?
#2
Race Director
It's not necessary to change fluid when you change pads, but if I didn't know the maintenance history for the fluid, I'd change it. OEM spec for fluid change is 36 months.
Any Dot 3/4 fluid will be fine.
Any Dot 3/4 fluid will be fine.
#5
Racer
I just used a brand name DOT 4 fluid from the auto parts store. Don't really remember the name. For something like the transmission I use OEM, but brake fluid is just hydraulic fluid. Make sure to at least use DOT 4.
#6
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Just change the fluid as recommended and all will be good.
#7
Use OEM brake fluid.
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