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07-04-2003, 04:13 PM

whitelegacy98

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cost effective setup

I have a legacy that brakes suprisingly well. The Kuhmo Ecsta 205/45/17's help, but I still want more. What is the best I can get for very little?

07-04-2003, 04:19 PM

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its a 1998 Legacy L. Wheels are 17.7 ASA JS5's. Those are the only mods so far, more are coming.

07-08-2003, 11:02 AM

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New high performance pads, better fluid, and SS lines. All that should make a noticable difference in braking performance and feel.

07-08-2003, 05:12 PM

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how do you choose the right (better) brake fluid?

07-08-2003, 08:13 PM

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You can get some Dot 4, or Super Blue, or Motul RBF600. If you're not a brand shopper, try to find some with a higher boiling point. I use the Motul, but it is $$$. If you can get some DOT 4.1, that is good and doesn't cost $30/qt. A full flush/drain/refill of my car took just over 1 quart, and when I re-check it this weekend I will have used about 1.5 quarts, total.