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LA773
post Jul 27 2022, 01:56 AM

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QUOTE(rtk74 @ Jul 26 2022, 11:59 AM)
Need to replace brake fluid with hi-temp one as well
Not to mention upgrading rubber brake lines to steel braided ones
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QUOTE(scoupe @ Jul 26 2022, 03:31 PM)
true, dot 5.1 will work.. as for brake lines rubber will work fine. for added pedal feel and feedback cant beat the braided lines.
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If car manual says Dot3, we can go dot4 & 5?
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post Jul 27 2022, 07:39 AM

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QUOTE(rtk74 @ Jul 27 2022, 06:13 AM)
Ehhh, DOT4 is the maximum I'd go
5 should be 5.1 since 5 is not glycol based iinm
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Ohh ok
I normally change every 4-5 yrs, too long?
Most manufacturers would recommend 2 yrs, but i think not necessarily so frequent la

Touch wood, so far no problem
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post Jul 27 2022, 07:41 AM

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QUOTE(amscouzach57 @ Jul 27 2022, 07:26 AM)
DOT3, DOT4 & DOT5.1 are compatible.

Never go below the minimum manufacturer's requirement
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I heard higher numbers basically need to change more frequently cause it absorb moisture more
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post Jul 27 2022, 04:58 PM

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QUOTE(rtk74 @ Jul 27 2022, 09:37 AM)
Anually should be best ekceli.
flushing brake fluid isn't that hard to do ownself.

Newer cars are harder though, you need to connect to a computer to do it properly (contis) dunno about japs
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Really??
All of the few cars i hv used before, never do so frequent
My brother vios, even the toyota service center never ask to change, almost 3-4 yrs
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post Jul 27 2022, 06:07 PM

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QUOTE(rtk74 @ Jul 27 2022, 05:42 PM)
What the heck.

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proton & perodua are ~ every 2 years tho

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Means standard should be 2 yrs, then 3yrs or so should be ok since manufacturers service centre usually ask to service more frequently to make more money
Somehow the centre i go, so nice dint request to change, but maybe cause low mileage usage

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post Jul 27 2022, 09:05 PM

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QUOTE(rtk74 @ Jul 27 2022, 06:13 PM)
Brakes aren't not just mileage lah

they absorbed water from the air and decreases it's boiling point.
Also, if you don't bleed it annually, might cause the brakes to be abit spongy

bleeding=/=fluid flush
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Allright, workshop this weekend it is
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post Jul 28 2022, 05:19 PM

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QUOTE(rtk74 @ Jul 27 2022, 09:25 PM)
You can also check whether you brake fluid looks clear, yellow or shrek's piss
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3-4 yrs, confirm no clear fluid d
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post Jul 28 2022, 05:21 PM

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QUOTE(scoupe @ Jul 28 2022, 09:14 AM)
i change mine every year.. simply because i drive hard alot and i do not want moisture in the system for too long. Thats how rust forms and brake caliper seizing happens
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Actually only from this thread i learn that got ppl change this frequent 😂
Probably ill go for 2 years, since im a polite driver 😁
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post Jul 28 2022, 05:25 PM

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QUOTE(rtk74 @ Jul 27 2022, 09:25 PM)
You can also check whether you brake fluid looks clear, yellow or shrek's piss
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QUOTE(scoupe @ Jul 28 2022, 09:14 AM)
i change mine every year.. simply because i drive hard alot and i do not want moisture in the system for too long. Thats how rust forms and brake caliper seizing happens
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Side topic, how bout steering fluid?

Mine all oils i change during major service, thats 4-5 yrs
So, easy for me to remember

But recently seems like many oil or fluid stuff change , tends to be recommended more frequently than wat i practice
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post Jul 29 2022, 09:05 PM

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QUOTE(scoupe @ Jul 29 2022, 10:32 AM)
really depends on how anal you are with things la... power steering fluid i also flush out yearly together with coolants. My cvt fluid i chuck out every 20k km and change the filter every 40k km.. then thers the AC refrigerant and compressor oils. That one 2 year once change drier and refresh it for me.
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Also yearly? 😂
Conmpared to me 4-5 yrs only change... Luckily not much issue so far after driving this car for 15 yrs


 

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