zer026T

Is there an OEM replacement fluid I can get in the east end of the city? I don't track (aside from PCA driving school this April)... Done lots of searching but can't find anything really handy to me, and not sure what I should be flushing with.. ATE, Motul, etc... no idea!

Justin

JimV8

Look in the owners manual. Big thing with brake fluid if you dint read the lift thread is flush it yearly. Brake fluid likes to absorb moisture and that will wreck the system.

zer026T

Checked the owners manual and it says (surprise) only use Original Porsche fluid. Figured there was an acceptable replacement that I could pick up locally.

Gregster

Blah any high quality brake fluid will work. Go to Auto Camping in Scarborough and you'll find what you need. If not I have a few can's of ATE SL around(Had to buy a 6pack), You need 1 can(1L) which is about 20$ plus shipping.

JimV8

There are quite a few choices. DOT 3 - 4 (syn) I'd defer to the dealer or an indy on this one.

zer026T

Took the day off to get acclimated to my car again and managed to get the lines bled (finally). Used ATE Type 200 DOT 4 which is a recommended brand by many. Found a place or two in the west end who carry it but I lucked out and got a brand new 1L jug for $15 on kijiji

Fluid was very clear and I had a really hard time telling old vs. new fluid. Was my first time bleeding brakes so there was a learning curve, but after taking time on the first calliper it was smooth sailing. The Motive black label power bleeder made the job much easier - my only complaint was the extremely short length of the tube they included to affix from the calliper nipple to the drain container. I could probably knock this out in ~1.5hrs next time given I am doing everything in my driveway.

I had planned to do the clutch too but ran out of time, plus it did not seem like it was going to be an easy reach. Based on the color of the old fluid it should be fine for a couple more years.