Which brake fluid ?

AndyMcc · Dec 22nd, 2012, 17:47

Hi all,

Answer's in the question really. I know there are those that will say use gen Volvo and if I could get to my dealers I would however its 30 miles away.

I know it's DOT 4 however is all DOT 4 the same ? Yes I know it meets the same spec requirements ( min at least ) but are there better brands than others ?
I checked my fluid yesterday and it was down to 'min'. It was last replaced by Volvo 21 mths ago on its 2nd service ( Volvo recommend every two years evidentially ) and this got me thinking

IS brake fluid like oil ? Fully synthetic is fully synthetic right ? Yet we always ( well sometimes ) mock Halfords own over Castrol, or Millers over Shell, you know the point I'm making. So what the score folks ? Your views,,,,

Merry Xmas folks

Andy

volvozx6r · Dec 22nd, 2012, 18:53

Castrol stuff is a good sub.

pookie · Dec 22nd, 2012, 22:22

At this stage never mind topping up the fluid, check the pads. That brake fluid has gone some where.

Salut!

Pookie

halfamp · Dec 23rd, 2012, 13:26

Any DOT4 fluid from a reputable source halfords included will be fine... as pookie says have a look at your pads, DOT4 is mineral based the only synthetic fluid is DOT5.1.. do not mix

AndyMcc · Dec 23rd, 2012, 13:48

Cheers,

Have checked the pads and there fine. Thinking on this is poss the first time I've ever had to top up brake fluid in years. I can't see any obvious signs of leaking. It went in for that master cylinder replacement earlier this year at Volvo. I wonder whether they forgot to top it up afterwards ?

Andy

Dec 22nd, 2012, 17:47	#1
AndyMcc Member Last Online: Sep 27th, 2019 17:18 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Lancaster	Which brake fluid ? Hi all, Answer's in the question really. I know there are those that will say use gen Volvo and if I could get to my dealers I would however its 30 miles away. I know it's DOT 4 however is all DOT 4 the same ? Yes I know it meets the same spec requirements ( min at least ) but are there better brands than others ? I checked my fluid yesterday and it was down to 'min'. It was last replaced by Volvo 21 mths ago on its 2nd service ( Volvo recommend every two years evidentially ) and this got me thinking IS brake fluid like oil ? Fully synthetic is fully synthetic right ? Yet we always ( well sometimes ) mock Halfords own over Castrol, or Millers over Shell, you know the point I'm making. So what the score folks ? Your views,,,, Merry Xmas folks Andy

Dec 22nd, 2012, 22:22	#3
pookie Premier Member Last Online: Apr 2nd, 2021 21:13 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Stockport	At this stage never mind topping up the fluid, check the pads. That brake fluid has gone some where. Salut! Pookie __________________ Growing old disgracefully

Dec 22nd, 2012, 18:53	#2
volvozx6r Junior Member Last Online: Dec 22nd, 2012 18:54 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: salisbury	Castrol stuff is a good sub.

Dec 23rd, 2012, 13:26	#4
halfamp I've Been Banned Last Online: Sep 24th, 2013 13:04 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: warrington	Any DOT4 fluid from a reputable source halfords included will be fine... as pookie says have a look at your pads, DOT4 is mineral based the only synthetic fluid is DOT5.1.. do not mix

Dec 23rd, 2012, 13:48	#5
AndyMcc Member Last Online: Sep 27th, 2019 17:18 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Lancaster	Cheers, Have checked the pads and there fine. Thinking on this is poss the first time I've ever had to top up brake fluid in years. I can't see any obvious signs of leaking. It went in for that master cylinder replacement earlier this year at Volvo. I wonder whether they forgot to top it up afterwards ? Andy

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