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Originally Posted by sig11
- Centric rotors. Avoid drilled rotors.
- No experience with the pads so I'll leave that. I love my Carbotech Bobcats/1521s
- Ford 3 prong style bleeder 0107/0117 is correct.
- Super Blue of those listed (It's cheapest and works fine track or street). Don't use DOT 5.1 fluid.
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Why not use DOT 5.1 ...... I would have thought don't use DOT 5 which is silicone-based and prone to frothing in an ABS system with the predictable outcome.
DOT 5.1 is not to be confused with DOT 5.1 - as it is an ester-based fluid with a (relatively high dry boiling point).
As with all non-silicone based fluids, they need to be flushed and replaced periodically (I do mine annually).
Most armed services do use silicone-based fluids in their vehicles (I know the Australian Army does) since it is not hydroscopic (won;t absorb water) BUT it is not compatible with automotive ABS systems.
So I would be using DOT 5.1 - even in a DD, and schedule a flush and change of fluid every 24 months as a maximum