Brakes
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Topic: Brakes
Posted By: Fey!
Subject: Brakes
Date Posted: 27-July-2006 at 16:36
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Getting green stuff pads from OTTO tomorrow. Wondering if I should go for dot 5.1 brake fluid, too. Can anyone tell me what difference it makes, would it be worthwhile, and how much of it would be needed for an e39? Thanks. David. ------------- "http://www.tempoantiques.com""> 
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Posted By: flyingalexf68
Date Posted: 27-July-2006 at 19:02
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1st, do you know ludo is offering a discount on EBC stuff? I'd put in new brake fluid. Not sure if the 5.1 will help with the lap times but it can't do any harm. (or can it?) ------------- 1995 e36 3.0 M3 Coupe, Daytona Violet, AP Racing BBK, CCFL Angel Eyes, M3 Spoiler, M-Tec 3 Steering Wheel. 2000 530d Steptronic, Poverty Spec, 18" Alloys. |
Posted By: Kin Mak
Date Posted: 27-July-2006 at 22:47
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It will definately help with such a heavy car, higher boiling point is always better.
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Posted By: Fey!
Date Posted: 27-July-2006 at 23:20
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I'm thinking more road than track. Ludo - how much for dot5.1 for 3 e39's? ------------- "http://www.tempoantiques.com"">
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Posted By: b318isp
Date Posted: 28-July-2006 at 09:26
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I wouldn't put 5.1 in. There are some compatability issues with DOT4 and I have heard that it recommended that the brake system is flushed before changing.
Personally, unless there is a specific problem with you brake fluid, then no need to change. There is also ATE Super 200 or ATE Super Blue which are uprated DOT4 which have a good reputation. I use a Castrol DOT4 and don't have any problems - but I do replace the brake fluid annually and bleed a bit off every 6 months. ------------- 
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Posted By: ludo
Date Posted: 28-July-2006 at 09:47
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I dont have brake fluid on offer, but 5.1 should be around 12-15€/L. I bought mine from the US for 10$. DOT4 and DOT 5.1 are fully compatible I believe, DOT 5 is not and should NOT be used with stock brake lines. For the pads if you can wait for a couple of weeks I can sort you out. If you are i a hurry do you want me to send you a quote for your pads that you could use with otto to get the price down a bit? |
Posted By: kbannon
Date Posted: 28-July-2006 at 10:00
which reminds me, I still have your kit! ------------- Current: 2009 E60 520d "Sport" tractor Previous: 1989 E30 320i SE 1997 E39 523i 2003 E39 525i Sport Individual |
b318isp wrote:Posted By: Fey!
Date Posted: 28-July-2006 at 10:18
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Ludo - that'd be great, thanks. Digweed's been on to them, and I don't know what kind of a deal he's struck. ------------- "http://www.tempoantiques.com"">
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Posted By: ludo
Date Posted: 28-July-2006 at 10:20
I'll email you this when I get home this evening, currently in a meeting with saoudis (thank god for wireless network!  )
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