[stevept]

Is there much difference in break fluid? Is there a good brand to look out for.

 

[Kerr]

For an everyday road car I wouldn't be too worried about buying expensive brake fluids.

 

[PugIain]

As long as the brake fluid is the correct spec I wouldn't worry. Unless you drive a very heavy car down a very steep hill , very fast regulary, you aren't going to have much problem.
Don't use fluid that has sat in an open bottle for any period of time though. It is hygroscopic.

 

[Kestrel]

Check your handbook and make sure you get the correct spec as they are not all compatible.

DOT4 is the mainstream poly glycol based fluid.

 

[Geordieexile]

Also be aware that some are mineral and some are synthetic. Although compatible together as DOT4 there can be a detrimental effect on system seals if using the incorrect type.

 

[stevept]

I've had my car for a year now, I know it's had oil and filter changes but not sure if it has had a break fluid change. When I had a service they said the fluid was ok, should I still change it? I'm guessing they won't be able to see how much mositure there is In the fluid.

 

[Dannbodge]

I would do it for peace of mind.
I'm changing mine next week for ATE super blue.
It's got a blue pigment so that you can see when it's all bled properly.

 

[stevept]

I rang fiat they said they will charge 29 quid for it doing.
I was going to use fiat approved fluid.

 

[Dannbodge]

Might as well get fiat to do it then.
That's cheap enough

 

[moono16v]

Another one for ATE super blue.

As previously stated its blue in colour so you know when there properly bled out. Served me well on my last track day with some heavy stopping!

Elliott.