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Old 10-30-2013, 08:49 AM
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Motul RBF600 is the best high-temperature Brake Fluid and preferred by many tuners and race teams. Its specifications and labratory results exceed that of DOT 5 silcone based fluid, but still retains the benefits of Glycol based fluid by lubricating the ABS pump and not deteriorating caliper and Master cylinder seals
100% Synthetic Brake and Clutch fluid. Compatible with all Dot 3 and 4 fluids. Specifically designed to resist the high temperatures of actuated (steel or carbon) racing brakes and clutch systems. Extreme high performance polyglycol brake fluid. Far exceeds the standards of DOT 4. Each bottle is filled with Nitrogen, increasing shelf life and eliminating contamination while factory sealed. Extremely high dry boiling point 594F(312C) helps prevent vapor lock and brake fade during hard use, with excellent recovery time. Wet boiling point 401F(205C).
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That's why I change mine every year...
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That's why I change mine every year...
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Motul RBF600 is the best high-temperature Brake Fluid and preferred by many tuners and race teams. Its specifications and labratory results exceed that of DOT 5 silcone based fluid, but still retains the benefits of Glycol based fluid by lubricating the ABS pump and not deteriorating caliper and Master cylinder seals
100% Synthetic Brake and Clutch fluid. Compatible with all Dot 3 and 4 fluids. Specifically designed to resist the high temperatures of actuated (steel or carbon) racing brakes and clutch systems. Extreme high performance polyglycol brake fluid. Far exceeds the standards of DOT 4. Each bottle is filled with Nitrogen, increasing shelf life and eliminating contamination while factory sealed. Extremely high dry boiling point 594F(312C) helps prevent vapor lock and brake fade during hard use, with excellent recovery time. Wet boiling point 401F(205C).
500ml bottles
1.05 pint
$17.95 each
http://www.xplosiveperformance.com/M...00-_p_648.html









Motul RBF660 racing DOT4 (Case of 12)
http://www.xplosiveperformance.com/M...12_p_3238.html
$331.08
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Motul RBF600 is the best high-temperature Brake Fluid and preferred by many tuners and race teams. Its specifications and labratory results exceed that of DOT 5 silcone based fluid, but still retains the benefits of Glycol based fluid by lubricating the ABS pump and not deteriorating caliper and Master cylinder seals
100% Synthetic Brake and Clutch fluid. Compatible with all Dot 3 and 4 fluids. Specifically designed to resist the high temperatures of actuated (steel or carbon) racing brakes and clutch systems. Extreme high performance polyglycol brake fluid. Far exceeds the standards of DOT 4. Each bottle is filled with Nitrogen, increasing shelf life and eliminating contamination while factory sealed. Extremely high dry boiling point 594F(312C) helps prevent vapor lock and brake fade during hard use, with excellent recovery time. Wet boiling point 401F(205C).
500ml bottles
1.05 pint
$17.95 each
http://www.xplosiveperformance.com/M...00-_p_648.html









Motul RBF660 racing DOT4 (Case of 12)
http://www.xplosiveperformance.com/M...12_p_3238.html
$331.08
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http://www.xplosiveperformance.com/M...00-_p_648.html


Motul RBF600 Case of 12
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$204.12







Motul RBF660 racing DOT4
http://www.xplosiveperformance.com/M...T4_p_2403.html
$27.59


Motul RBF660 racing DOT4 (Case of 12)
http://www.xplosiveperformance.com/M...12_p_3238.html
$331.08
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Is there a tutorial on how to change the fluid? Also, Which one is best for a 2000 Coupe that's autocrossed 5 or 6 times a year?
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Originally Posted by TomWoodgeard
Is there a tutorial on how to change the fluid? Also, Which one is best for a 2000 Coupe that's autocrossed 5 or 6 times a year?

Try this it is a good general guidline
How-To

So, now that you understand the need behind bleeding your brakes, let us present just one procedure that can be utilized when servicing your own car. Note that unless you are replacing your master cylinder, the procedure is the same whether you have a vehicle equipped with ABS or not…

Supplies Required
You will need the following tools:

· Box-end wrench suitable for your car's bleeder screws. An offset head design usually works best.
· Extra brake fluid (about 1 pint if you are just bleeding, about 3 if you are completely replacing).
· 12-inch long section of clear plastic tubing, ID sized to fit snugly over your car's bleeder screws.
· Disposable bottle for waste fluid.
· One can of brake cleaner.
· One assistant (to pump the brake pedal).

Vehicle Preparation and Support
1. Loosen the lug nuts of the road wheels and place the entire vehicle on jackstands. Be sure that the car is firmly supported before going ANY further with this procedure!

2. Remove all road wheels.

3. Install one lug nut backward at each corner and tighten the nut against the rotor surface. Note that this step is to limit caliper flex that may distort pedal feel.

4. Open the hood and check the level of the brake fluid reservoir. Add fluid as necessary to ensure that the level is at the MAX marking of the reservoir. Do not let the reservoir become empty at any time during the bleeding process!

Bleeding Process
1. Begin at the corner furthest from the driver and proceed in order toward the driver. (Right rear, left rear, right front, left front.) While the actual sequence is not critical to the bleed performance it is easy to remember the sequence as the farthest to the closest. This will also allow the system to be bled in such a way as to minimize the amount of potential cross-contamination between the new and old fluid.

2. Locate the bleeder screw at the rear of the caliper body (or drum brake wheel cylinder.) Remove the rubber cap from the bleeder screw – and don't lose it!

3. Place the box-end wrench over the bleeder screw. An offset wrench works best – since it allows the most room for movement.

4. Place one end of the clear plastic hose over the nipple of the bleeder screw.

5. Place the other end of the hose into the disposable bottle.

6. Place the bottle for waste fluid on top of the caliper body or drum assembly. Hold the bottle with one hand and grasp the wrench with the other hand.

7. Instruct the assistant to "apply." The assistant should pump the brake pedal three times, hold the pedal down firmly, and respond with "applied." Instruct the assistant not to release the brakes until told to do so.

8. Loosen the bleeder screw with a brief ¼ turn to release fluid into the waste line. The screw only needs to be open for one second or less. (The brake pedal will "fall" to the floor as the bleeder screw is opened. Instruct the assistant in advance not to release the brakes until instructed to do so.)

9. Close the bleeder screw by tightening it gently. Note that one does not need to pull on the wrench with ridiculous force. Usually just a quick tug will do.

10. Instruct the assistant to "release" the brakes. Note: do NOT release the brake pedal while the bleeder screw is open, as this will suck air back into the system!

11. The assistant should respond with "released."

12. Inspect the fluid within the waste line for air bubbles.

13. Continue the bleeding process (steps 11 through 16) until air bubbles are no longer present. Be sure to check the brake fluid level in the reservoir after bleeding each wheel! Add fluid as necessary to keep the level at the MAX marking. (Typically, one repeats this process 5-10 times per wheel when doing a ‘standard' bleed.)

14. Move systematically toward the driver – right rear, left rear, right front, left front - repeating the bleeding process at each corner. Be sure to keep a watchful eye on the brake fluid reservior! Keep it full!

15. When all four corners have been bled, spray the bleeder screw (and any other parts that were moistened with spilled or dripped brake fluid) with brake cleaner and wipe dry with a clean rag. (Leaving the area clean and dry will make it easier to spot leaks through visual inspection later!) Try to avoid spraying the brake cleaner DIRECTLY on any parts made of rubber or plastic, as the cleaner can make these parts brittle after repeated exposure.

16. Test the brake pedal for a firm feel. (Bleeding the brakes will not necessarily cure a "soft" or "mushy" pedal – since pad taper and compliance elsewhere within the system can contribute to a soft pedal. But the pedal should not be any worse than it was prior to the bleeding procedure!)

17. Be sure to inspect the bleeder screws and other fittings for signs of leakage. Correct as necessary.

18. Properly dispose of the used waste fluid as you would dispose of used motor oil. Important: used brake fluid should NEVER be poured back into the master cylinder reservoir!

Vehicle Wrap-Up and Road Test
1. Re-install all four road wheels.

2. Raise the entire vehicle and remove jackstands. Torque the lug nuts to the manufacturer's recommended limit. Re-install any hubcaps or wheel covers.

3. With the vehicle on level ground and with the car NOT running, apply and release the brake pedal several times until all clearances are taken up in the system. During this time, the brake pedal feel may improve slightly, but the brake pedal should be at least as firm as it was prior to the bleeding process.

4. Road test the vehicle to confirm proper function of the brakes. USE CAUTION THE FIRST TIME YOU DRIVE YOUR CAR AFTER MODIFICATION TO ENSURE THE PROPER FUNCTION OF ALL VEHICLE SYSTEMS!
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Motul RBF600 Case of 12
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Motul RBF660 racing DOT4 (Case of 12)
http://www.xplosiveperformance.com/M...12_p_3238.html
$331.08
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Originally Posted by TomWoodgeard
Is there a tutorial on how to change the fluid? Also, Which one is best for a 2000 Coupe that's autocrossed 5 or 6 times a year?
Plus ---get the speed bleeders - they rock if you are by yourself changing
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Motul RBF660 racing DOT4
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