Brake fluid and engine oil

[gargoyle666]

I'm just putting together my emergency bits and pieces for going on the cannonball and thought I should bring spare brake fluid. does the newer VXR take dot4 or dot5 fliuid? also what oil grade does it use? Am I likely to wear out my pads if I do a few laps on our track day? does anyone know the part number from vauxhall for a replacement set front and rear?
is there anything else I should be wary of or to keep an eye on?

[crisisjez]

Have fun tripple six, if you find you need the services of a private jet PM me.

Edited by crisisjez on Sunday 17th June 12:04

[mackie1]

Use DOT 5.1 and 10w40 synthetic oil.

[gargoyle666]

mackie1 said:

Use DOT 5.1 and 10w40 synthetic oil.

excellent stuff, thanks for that. I hadn't heard of 5.1 before hopefully means it stops better
and Jez even if I don't need help I might be looking for that private jet.

[mackie1]

Well DOT 4 is pretty much as good. DOT 5 is silicone based and not compatible with most braking systems

[V8 EOL - Rich]

gargoyle666 said:

going on the cannonball

I wouldn't mind comparing notes when you get pack. I am doing the Furball which might be a bit twisty for the Monaro where as the cannonball (as I understand) is more a motorway bash.

[gargoyle666]

V8 EOL - Rich said:

gargoyle666 said:

going on the cannonball

I wouldn't mind comparing notes when you get pack. I am doing the Furball which might be a bit twisty for the Monaro where as the cannonball (as I understand) is more a motorway bash.

not a prob, haven't heard of the furball before. when does it head off? is it a mystery tour like cannonball or a preset route?

[V8 EOL - Rich]

gargoyle666 said:

haven't heard of the furball before. when does it head off? is it a mystery tour like cannonball or a preset route?

Its all here http://www.furball5000.co.uk. Great bunch of people and it is a *full* days worth of driving each day.

[mackie1]

Aw just looked at the site, I didn't realise they did a Scandinavian tour. I'll have to get myself on that the next time they do it. Norway is just breath taking.

[sid447]

mackie1 said:

Use DOT 5.1 and 10w40 synthetic oil.

Dot 5.1 IS compatable with any normal system. It is ABS compatable too. You may be thinking of Dot 5 which is a silicone fluid.
Dot 4/600 or Super Dot 4 is the best that's available though(highest dry and wet boiling point).

Edited by sid447 on Tuesday 19th June 21:13