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      05-07-2014, 08:08 PM   #1
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Recommendations for Brake Fluid?

Hey Guys,

Any recommendations for brake fluid for e92 335i?
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      05-08-2014, 12:35 AM   #2
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Castrol performance react Dot 4... Cheap and cheerful
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      05-08-2014, 12:41 AM   #3
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I would recommend it as well.
As long as you replace it every 2-3 years the car will last longer and braking MORE efficient!

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      05-08-2014, 12:55 AM   #4
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I'm running Brembo DOT 4 but a mechanic told me there's not that much difference as long as it's DOT 4...
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      05-08-2014, 03:28 AM   #5
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Does it have to be 'Low Viscosity' DOT4?
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      05-08-2014, 04:15 AM   #6
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Motul RBF600 or 660
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      05-08-2014, 05:11 AM   #7
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Motul RBF600 or 660
Yup that's my recommendation also if you do the occasional run of spirited driving
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      06-05-2014, 06:23 AM   #8
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do you guys usually purchase your oils from ebay?
or is there a recommended dealer in Australia?

have you guys got any recommendation for power steering fluid?
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      06-05-2014, 06:27 AM   #9
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also much how would i require to bleed the whole system?
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      06-05-2014, 08:35 PM   #10
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I would recommend it as well.
As long as you replace it every 2-3 years the car will last longer and braking MORE efficient!

The car will last longer??
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      06-06-2014, 01:19 AM   #11
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was a figure of speak
but definately the braking system (brake servo unit, master cylinder) will last longer.
Always an efficient braking.
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      06-06-2014, 01:23 AM   #12
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also much how would i require to bleed the whole system?
250-300ml. max 1/2 litre.
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      06-09-2014, 06:43 PM   #13
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i bought mine from bmw and they told me i need 4 liters. I probably used 700 ml so now i have spare for next time =)
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