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Old Aug 4, 2014 | 12:32 PM
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The last time i changed my brake fluid, (23,000 miles) in my present 02 z-51 A4 the speed shop i used switched my fluid to Wildwood and i was able to tell the difference.

Now that i will be picking up my new used 07 also Z-51 27,000 miles
should i also switch to Wildwood.

The shop i used is up in NJ and new shop is in Ga.

Plus i will ask to switch to 160 degree thermostat. Speak to the about a cold air system and a street tune.

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Originally Posted by kingman
Hi

The last time i changed my brake fluid, (23,000 miles) in my present 02 z-51 A4 the speed shop i used switched my fluid to Wildwood and i was able to tell the difference.

Now that i will be picking up my new used 07 also Z-51 27,000 miles
should i also switch to Wildwood.

The shop i used is up in NJ and new shop is in Ga.

Plus i will ask to switch to 160 degree thermostat. Speak to the about a cold air system and a street tune.

Thanks
if your tracking it Wilwood is great however the biggest difference is simply the new fluid is not contaminated as the old was (Water)
so for street any DOT4 is just fine and if you bleed your brakes once a year they will be better (firmer pedal)
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I change my brake fluid & clutch fluid every year @ 3k. I use dot 4 in both.
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I change my brake fluid & clutch fluid every year @ 3k. I use dot 4 in both.
I only use Vengeance Racing in cumming off of 20.

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Old Aug 5, 2014 | 08:15 PM
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Originally Posted by truckplay
I change my brake fluid & clutch fluid every year @ 3k. I use dot 4 in both.
do you use some sort of bleeder to do this or what?
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