How much brake fluid do I need?

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Model: C3 2002-2005, Original shape model
Year: 2002 (52)
Engine Size: 1.1
Fuel Type: Petrol
Mileage: 50000
Trim Level: Flair
Gearbox: Manual 5 speed
DPF: No
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Hi folks

Just a quickie! I want to renew the brake/clutch fluid on my 1.1L year 2002 (including bleeding the system). How much Dot 4 do I buy, 500ml or 1 litre?

Thanks in advance.
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justintime wrote:Hi folks

Just a quickie! I want to renew the brake/clutch fluid on my 1.1L year 2002 (including bleeding the system). How much Dot 4 do I buy, 500ml or 1 litre?

Thanks in advance.
Hi justintime

I would say at least a litre because the bleeding can use up a fair bit as wastage.

Its better to have more than you need and 2 500ml is more useful than one 1L bottle.
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My Name: justintime

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Posts: 28
Joined: Sat Sep 12, 2015 5:46 pm
Model: C3 2002-2005, Original shape model
Year: 2002 (52)
Engine Size: 1.1
Fuel Type: Petrol
Mileage: 50000
Trim Level: Flair
Gearbox: Manual 5 speed
DPF: No
LHD or RHD: RHD (UK)

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C3CAR wrote:
justintime wrote:Hi folks

Just a quickie! I want to renew the brake/clutch fluid on my 1.1L year 2002 (including bleeding the system). How much Dot 4 do I buy, 500ml or 1 litre?

Thanks in advance.
Hi justintime

I would say at least a litre because the bleeding can use up a fair bit as wastage.

Its better to have more than you need and 2 500ml is more useful than one 1L bottle.
Hello C3CAR

Thank you, that's a great tip, just what I needed to hear! I didn't want to unnecessarily add to my collection of redundant fluids collected over the years!

Thanks again for answering my question.
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