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Old 07-25-2012, 07:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Scottland
Redstuff were already on it, I've gone for Yellowstuff this time.
Good choice.

You should have no issues with these on a track day
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Originally Posted by Ultra_Nexus
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Redstuff were already on it, I've gone for Yellowstuff this time.
Good choice.

You should have no issues with these on a track day


To be fair, the Redstuff were ok until they set on fire
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I had Red Stuff and they were ok, but a bit soft.
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I thought yellowstuff's were a bit poo also.....
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Originally Posted by TangoVTEC
I thought yellowstuff's were a bit poo also.....
In what way? Did you overheat them?
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hmm I thought I had a hose clamp somewhere - is there anything better than this from halfords I can pickup from a shop (i.e. without ordering)?

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/s...egoryId_255216
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You are changing the fluid anyway aren't you?

Just be a little bit quick and you won't spill much fluid.

Just keep the lid on the reservoir when you do it and then take it off for bleeding.
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You are changing the fluid anyway aren't you?

Just be a little bit quick and you won't spill much fluid.

Just keep the lid on the reservoir when you do it and then take it off for bleeding.
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Originally Posted by Ultra_Nexus
You are changing the fluid anyway aren't you?

Just be a little bit quick and you won't spill much fluid.

Just keep the lid on the reservoir when you do it and then take it off for bleeding.
Yeah I could do I guess, I just like to be careful with brake fluid
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Originally Posted by Scottland
Originally Posted by Ultra_Nexus' timestamp='1343311683' post='21890697
You are changing the fluid anyway aren't you?

Just be a little bit quick and you won't spill much fluid.

Just keep the lid on the reservoir when you do it and then take it off for bleeding.
Yeah I could do I guess, I just like to be careful with brake fluid
DOn't panic too much, water instantly neutralises it
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