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Apr 18, 2011 | 01:01 PM

Bills03Coupe

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Brake fluid, type and quantity

Getting ready to do my brakes. New rotors, pads and brake lines. The manual calls for Dot 3 fluid. Any particular brand? What quantity will I need to change out the brake lines and completely flush the brake system?

Apr 18, 2011 | 01:11 PM

Razzputon

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I need to know this also. I'm replacing my pads and rotors. I noticed you are replacing your brake lines. Is this a good practice? Should this be done every so often or are yours messed up?

Apr 18, 2011 | 03:31 PM

Bills03Coupe

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I need to know this also. I'm replacing my pads and rotors. I noticed you are replacing your brake lines. Is this a good practice? Should this be done every so often or are yours messed up?

The brakelines are fine. I just got a good price on a set of Russell Stainless steel lines and thought I'd upgrade.

Apr 18, 2011 | 03:44 PM

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Here is some info on all of the top Dot 4 fluids, let me know if I can be of help to you.

http://www.ctbrakes.com/brake-fluid.asp

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Apr 18, 2011 | 06:46 PM

ajg1915

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I like the Motul RBF brake fluid. Cheap and a high boiling point.

Apr 18, 2011 | 07:32 PM

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I've used Castrol LMA brake fluid since the XXXX's, well, for a very long time. I've never had a problem...I have the brakefluid flushed every 2 years.

Silicone fluid shouldn't be used in a stock set up.

Apr 18, 2011 | 07:33 PM

o2bnkc

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I watched a guy in Cuba use shampoo for his brake fluid on his 55 Chevy taxi he owned. A very interesting tv show.

Apr 18, 2011 | 08:03 PM

KorbenDallas

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For a DD I use what I can get at an auto parts store; I have Valvoline in there now. If you're racing you'll want a higher boiling point, so consider Motul as someone already said.

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Apr 18, 2011 | 09:04 PM

Bills03Coupe

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Originally Posted by carbotech adam

Here is some info on all of the top Dot 4 fluids, let me know if I can be of help to you.

http://www.ctbrakes.com/brake-fluid.asp

Thanks for the info! Very helpful! Can you tell me how much I'll need to completely change out the fluid?

Apr 18, 2011 | 09:27 PM

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Last year before I went to VIR HPDE is flushed out my old dot 3fluid and replaced it with dot 4 fluid. I used napa gold if I can remember correctly. Wow what a difference. A much harder pedal. Absolutely no fade at VIR in 2 days.

Apr 18, 2011 | 09:35 PM

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Apr 18, 2011 | 10:26 PM

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Bills03Coupe

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I watched a guy in Cuba use shampoo for his brake fluid on his 55 Chevy taxi he owned. A very interesting tv show.

Thanks for the heads up! If I'm ever in Cuba, I'll be sure NOT to use a Taxi!!

Apr 18, 2011 | 11:53 PM

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Just did rotors,pads and installed new russell ss hoses. I ran about a quart of valvaline syn dot 3-4 through the whole system,everything is all good.

Apr 19, 2011 | 09:23 AM

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Carbotech Adam

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Thanks for the info! Very helpful! Can you tell me how much I'll need to completely change out the fluid?

I would get at least a liter and a half probilly 2 just to be safe.

Apr 19, 2011 | 09:33 AM

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I have my brake fluid flushed with a machine that provides a complete flush. I bring 2 quarts of Castrol LMA brake fluid to have the job done. Dealers use different brands of machines but they basically work the same. The brands that I've seen are Wynn's, BG, & Valvoline.