Originally Posted By: tommygunn
Originally Posted By: Quattro Pete
Some brake systems require you to actuate the ABS pump in order to release the fluid. And to actuate the ABS pump, you need specialized software. Many current VW/Audi cars are like that.
I'm SO glad I have a Toyota!
I know about the Hondas, and ypw's Integra, and I guess I should've known about VW too.
Originally Posted By: dailydriver
I just never have anyone around to help me bleed/flush the brakes, so therefore it IS a pain, or something I have to take to a shop which will let me use MY fluid, instead of their Gunk DOT 3 carp!
What fluid do you use?
FWIW, Even the Gunk DOT 3 is fine as long as you change it regularly like every 2-years. That is much more important than the fluid actually being used; even Walmart DOT 3 is fine for that.
The only fluid I know of that can go substantially longer is Castrol "formerly LMA"
I was using the Motul RBF 600, but I am going to try the Torque RT700 next.
It IS one of those which could possibly go for
longer than the Castrol Advanced (LMA), due to it's reserve alkalinity (think high TBN for brake fluids) in conjunction with a wet boiling point only beat by Castrol React SRF (which it KILLS in said reserve alkalinity).