Colin747 Posted April 9, 2018 Share Posted April 9, 2018 I'm going to change the clutch fluid in my 350 but I'm having trouble finding any good recommendations. Would something like RBF660 be suitable? Also what's the thoughts on a braided clutch line? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridz Posted April 9, 2018 Share Posted April 9, 2018 Hi Colin, I upgraded my Zed's clutch line to braided and RBF660 fluid last year, as the clutch pedal was getting a bit floppy in heavy, slow traffic. The upgrade has marginally improved clutch feel and resolved the slight floppy pedal feel when in heavy traffic. Braided lines are available from Traders on the forum. Hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay84 Posted April 9, 2018 Share Posted April 9, 2018 External slave is worth doing too. I got mince from tarmac sportz along with the hose and I'm fairly certain they have a recommended fluid too. I think I've seen it all on torqen too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin747 Posted April 9, 2018 Author Share Posted April 9, 2018 What's the need/benefit of changing the external slave? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay84 Posted April 9, 2018 Share Posted April 9, 2018 The non hr ones are a week link, causing spongy non returning clutch pedal, esp when getting hot in stop start traffic. If your doing the line, it's worth doing the slave at the same time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin747 Posted April 9, 2018 Author Share Posted April 9, 2018 Fair enough, I've never encountered any problems with my clutch pedal in traffic etc. How heavy/long would you have to be in traffic before you would notice the issue? Or is there a way I could check if the slave has already been changed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay84 Posted April 9, 2018 Share Posted April 9, 2018 Well mine is a high mileage rev up and it was the original slave. 30 mins of stop start would send or spongy, or a couple of hours on the road then traffic would do it. But even queuing in to japfest although or was close I still made it. But it did get progressively worse through time. I'd say of you have no issues, why spend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian@TORQEN Posted April 9, 2018 Share Posted April 9, 2018 Hi Colin, Braided lines and slave cylinders always in stock if you need them, see here: https://www.torqen.uk/174-ancillaries Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin747 Posted April 10, 2018 Author Share Posted April 10, 2018 14 hours ago, Jay84 said: Well mine is a high mileage rev up and it was the original slave. 30 mins of stop start would send or spongy, or a couple of hours on the road then traffic would do it. But even queuing in to japfest although or was close I still made it. But it did get progressively worse through time. I'd say of you have no issues, why spend? My P3 is due so I was changing the clutch fluid just as a matter of course. Though mine has never went spongy in stop/start traffic so I'm wondering has the slave/line already been done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KyleR Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 I changed my slave as a precaution at last service last month. I already had a braided line so no need to do anything with that. I you are thinking of getting either or, get both whilst its all off and needs bled anyway. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin747 Posted April 10, 2018 Author Share Posted April 10, 2018 Cheers for the advice guys. Any further recommendations on the fluid itself? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian@TORQEN Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 https://www.torqen.uk/nissan/350z/brakes/fluid/2068-350z-motul-rbf-660-racing-brake-fluid-dot-4-101667.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin747 Posted April 16, 2018 Author Share Posted April 16, 2018 How much fluid would you reckon would be needed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian@TORQEN Posted April 16, 2018 Share Posted April 16, 2018 2 should be plenty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin747 Posted April 16, 2018 Author Share Posted April 16, 2018 (edited) Just to check that's 2 x 500ml? Edited April 16, 2018 by Colin747 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian@TORQEN Posted April 16, 2018 Share Posted April 16, 2018 Yes, link above. In stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin747 Posted April 16, 2018 Author Share Posted April 16, 2018 Perfect, thanks for your help! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KyleR Posted April 17, 2018 Share Posted April 17, 2018 Grab 4 and do your brakes at the same time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin747 Posted April 17, 2018 Author Share Posted April 17, 2018 Already bought some for my brakes before I realised clutch fluid is the same thing haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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