Can anyone help me out with the correct brake fluid for a MKIII Superb.

 

Some sites say that a "ESP" fluid is required to be compatable with ABS etc, other recommend a DOT 5.1 (which is comptable - DOT 5)

 

Manual says, Specification - the brake fluid must comply with VW 501 14 standard (this standard meets the requirements of FMVSS 116 DOT4). If I look for the VW standard, I only seem to get VW fluid. 

 

Would something like Mannol Brake Clutch Fluid DOT4 SAE J 1703 FMVSS 116 DOT 4  be suitable (£7 delivered ebay)

Alternatives seem to be Comma DOT 4 ESP Brake Fluid 1L from Halfords / £10.50

 

Ive tried to google, but still unclear. What are others using?

 

This is helpful though https://www.apecbraking.co.uk/Apec/media/product-bulletins/Brake-Fluid-FAQs.pdf

 

 

Why not just use VAG brake fluid? I think it's part number: B000750M3

7 hours ago, langers2k said:

B000750M3

It's a DOT 4. I had this confirmed by the workshop manager of my local dealer.

 

@Jase_31 I don't know if this can help you... Just in case.

 

 

21 hours ago, Jase_31 said:

Can anyone help me out with the correct brake fluid for a MKIII Superb.

 

Some sites say that a "ESP" fluid is required to be compatable with ABS etc, other recommend a DOT 5.1 (which is comptable - DOT 5)

 

Manual says, Specification - the brake fluid must comply with VW 501 14 standard (this standard meets the requirements of FMVSS 116 DOT4). If I look for the VW standard, I only seem to get VW fluid. 

 

Would something like Mannol Brake Clutch Fluid DOT4 SAE J 1703 FMVSS 116 DOT 4  be suitable (£7 delivered ebay)

Alternatives seem to be Comma DOT 4 ESP Brake Fluid 1L from Halfords / £10.50

 

Ive tried to google, but still unclear. What are others using?

 

This is helpful though https://www.apecbraking.co.uk/Apec/media/product-bulletins/Brake-Fluid-FAQs.pdf

 

 

Normal DOT4 or DOT5.1 will be just fine.

 

The "ESP" fluid to be compatible with ABS etc is just a slightly thinner than normal brake fluid, this is to allow the ESP and ABS to operate fully in extremely cold temperatures, so unless you live somehwere really cold it is not an issue and normal DOT4 or DOT5.1 is just fine.

 

Cheers,

 

Guy.

On 01/09/2021 at 15:12, langers2k said:

Why not just use VAG brake fluid? I think it's part number: B000750M3

Probably because is the same as any other DOT4 fluid and 150% of the price of other reputable brands!