Brake fluid for steelflex hoses

matt · 02-17-2009, 12:33 PM

sup,

my dealer will install steelflex hoses on the 135i.

do i have to get a "better" brake fuid?
which?
and how much?

AussieRacer · 02-18-2009, 02:58 AM

If you are changing the brake lines, you are obviously planning to do some serious track driving, in which case of course you should upgrade to racing quality brake fluid.

If you changed the lines just for vanity, basic DOT 5.1 fluid will do just fine...

matt · 02-18-2009, 04:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AussieRacer

If you are changing the brake lines, you are obviously planning to do some serious track driving, in which case of course you should upgrade to racing quality brake fluid.

If you changed the lines just for vanity, basic DOT 5.1 fluid will do just fine...

lol thx

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