Brake Fluid
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From: Boston, MA
I used "Z Rated" fluid from Autozone on the advice from a local guy who placed 3rd at SCCA Autocross Nationals. They carry it behind the the counter, but available. So far so good. 
I think I only needed one container, but buy two just in case. The lines are pretty darn small.
[Modified by scorp508, 1:53 PM 8/22/2001]
I think I only needed one container, but buy two just in case. The lines are pretty darn small.
[Modified by scorp508, 1:53 PM 8/22/2001]
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From: SoCal
Brake Fluid
I just flushed flushing mine a few weeks ago and the fluid was nasty and dark, I used 1 quart of fluid and had a few small ones as extras in case I needed them.
I used Castrol "GTLMA" as I read up and that and ATE "Super Blue" appear to be the best for high perfomance street use. Others have a higher boiling points etc, but may absorb water (moisture) at a faster rate, when this happens the boiling point lowers and the fluid is then less effective, so for high-perf street use you want a fluid that has a good high boiling point and that keeps it longer, racers use fluids that have the highest boiling points but have to change the fluid quite often.
I used Castrol "GTLMA" as I read up and that and ATE "Super Blue" appear to be the best for high perfomance street use. Others have a higher boiling points etc, but may absorb water (moisture) at a faster rate, when this happens the boiling point lowers and the fluid is then less effective, so for high-perf street use you want a fluid that has a good high boiling point and that keeps it longer, racers use fluids that have the highest boiling points but have to change the fluid quite often.
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From: Fair Oaks CA
Re: Brake Fluid (dgoodhue)
I bought Ford fluid back in March, and it was considerably more costly than about a year ago (nearly doubled). It is no longer the low cost bargain it used to be. I've read that the Castrol fluid is very good.
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From: Loudoun County, VA
Re: (h rocks)
I've found that you have to shop around for prices on this fluid. Some dealerships charge 2-3 times what others charge. I still find the Ford high performance fluid (from the reasonable dealer) to be cheaper than the ATE...
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From: Framingham MA
Re: (scorp508)
I used "Z Rated" fluid from Autozone on the advice from a local guy who placed 3rd at SCCA Autocross Nationals. They carry it behind the the counter, but available.
I ended up going to the Natick Ford Dealership. They got a big chuckle when I told them it was for a Corvette and when I used my "GM Card" to pay for it.
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