Brake fluid capacity

[barters3]

Could anybody tell me what quantity of brake fluid i would need for a complete change on a standard s3 brake set up?
I am going to uprate the front pads with ferodo ds2500's.
I am also going to use motul dot 5.1 fluid, however i dont know what quantity to order.
Any feedback will be much apreciated.

 

[barters3]

researching it on the net it looks as tho i need between 1.5 - 2 litres.
I am a little unclear as to whether i will need vagcom to carry out the fluid replacement? can anyone advise?

 

[thorsy22]

Would only need vagcom if you need to cycle the ABS pump. Would recommend you get a pressure bleeder though!

 

[barters3]

thanks for the reply. I will be getting my mate who is a mechanic to do it but he doesnt have vagcom. thats ok then.
What about fluid will 1.5litres suffice?

 

[thorsy22]

1.5l should be fine.

 

[s3dave]

def use a power bleeder doing it by the pedal can flip the seals and then you are f***ed

 

[barters3]

cheers s3dave, its getting added to my ridiculously long list of things to do!