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Old 09-04-07, 01:03 PM   #1
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Default Dot 5.1 brake fluid

Hi,

Is dot 5.1 brake fluid fine to use for the SV's brakes? I've got a litre of it here and some new goodridge braded hoses on their way
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Old 09-04-07, 01:14 PM   #2
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Default Re: Dot 5.1 brake fluid

5.1 is fine for road use, DOT 5 is the race stuff and will need replacing a lot.
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Old 09-04-07, 03:15 PM   #3
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Default Re: Dot 5.1 brake fluid

It's fine, just not worth spending more on than DOT4 for road use really.
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