What Brake Fluid Does the LCR Have as Standard?

[Jerry*]

I'm considering changing the brake fluid on my LCR sometime soon and wondered what grade of fluid it has as standard?

I've got plenty of DOT5.1 fluid left over from when I changed the fluid on my old car and I wonder if this will be okay? (and before anyone says it - no its not been opened and is fresh fluid!)

J

 

[JamJay]

As far as I know 5.1 is fine . I am changing brakes this weekend and will be replacing the fluid with this. OEM fluid is DOT 4 IIRC.

 

[GlanzaV]

Mixing DOT 3/4/5.1 is ok DOT5 is silicone based so won't mix IIRC

Also the most important thing is the Wet/Dry boiling point. I picked up a halfords own brand DOT5.1 and I'm sure the boiling points were the same as Motul DOT4! Although I think the rating has something to do with how much water the fluid will absorb over time.

 

[Jerry*]

Thanks for the feedback peeps

Can I assume that DOT4 is used pretty much as standard across the entire VAG range?

The Missus' Golf GT TDi 150 could do with a brake fluid change too and I'm looking to put the DOT5.1 in that too?!

Any ideas?

J

 

[cordoba lad]

Yeah Dot4 will be standard.