Well, its not an issue as such.

The vRS uses DOT4 brake fluid, but can I use DOT5.

Reason for question is I may be taking MrGrumpys car off him, and ive got new rear pads and discs I was going to chuck on, and change the fluid too, but, even thought im getting rid of the car, I may aswell put a better fluid it right?

Also, I am right in saying change pads and disc's then change fluid? Thats what ive always done, but then all my other cars have been older than me.

Dave

this is going a long way back to when I knew what fluid I could put in my MTB brakes, but didn't think DOT4 and DOT5 were interchangable...what you might want is DOT5.1 (Super DOT4)

Seconded, andypandypoos

Thats what I thought (from MTB'ing too).

Might but a whole lot cheap, and sell it on.

Dave

Might intrest some people, just dragged it off the web.

....................................Dry Boiling Point................... Wet Boiling Point

DOT 3 ................... 205°C (401°F) ................... 140°C (284°F)

DOT 4 ................... 230°C (446°F) ................... 155°C (311°F)

DOT 5 ................... 260°C (500°F) ................... 180°C (356°F)

DOT 5.1 ................... 270°C (518°F) ................... 191°C (375°F)

Isn't Dot 5 silicone brake fluid? Only for Classic cars, I seem to remember.

Brake fluid change every 2 years as per Skoda servicing regime.

This thread explains the difference between Brake Fluids.

Briskoda - Brake Fluids - Hopefully a Definitive Thread

There are DOT 4 brake fluids out there, that claim to have a better performance than DOT 5.1.