Brake Fluid Talk
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Brake Fluid Talk
Sometimes a search can turn up a wealth of information. I searched using the term "brake fluid" and used current and archieved topics.....got more info than I would ever need :D
So since more than a few people are doing brakes, lines etc right now, I decided to post a poll (my 1st ever!) and start a discussion on price and availablity (local/internet/etc). Personally, I need something local to bleed 'em today :D
I've added the choices that I gleaned from the search, please add more as applicable :cheers:
So since more than a few people are doing brakes, lines etc right now, I decided to post a poll (my 1st ever!) and start a discussion on price and availablity (local/internet/etc). Personally, I need something local to bleed 'em today :D
I've added the choices that I gleaned from the search, please add more as applicable :cheers:
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Re: Brake Fluid Talk (Mean Green 2000)
I chose to go with ATE SuperBlue fluid. It seemed to have the best balance of price performance to meet my needs, which is mostly street driving with a couple of days each summer of track driving. Its reasonably priced at around $15 per liter. I got mine through L.A.P.D. If you absolutely got to have it today, its easiest to find the Ford fluid at a Ford Dealer. I'd call first, I'm not sure all of them carry the fluild.
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Re: Brake Fluid Talk (Speide)
:cuss I just love a poll like this! Now I have to completly evacuate the brakes lines and put in some good poopie! :D
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Re: Brake Fluid Talk (Mean Green 2000)
Shawn @ LAPD assembled my brake package and he recommended ATE Blue Racing Fluid. Sure looks nice. Does it work any better than other's - who knows? I'm happy and that's all that counts.
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Re: Brake Fluid Talk (Mean Green 2000)
Mark, check this link. http://www.shotimes.com/SHO3brakefluid.html
ATE is the best all around... :smash:
I use it... :D
ATE is the best all around... :smash:
I use it... :D
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Re: Brake Fluid Talk (Mean Green 2000)
question for the motul 600 users, how often do/should you change your brake fluid? I'm leaning towards Motul 600, but don't want to have to change it very often....
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Re: Brake Fluid Talk (Mean Green 2000)
For daily use I've ended up with the Valvoline Syntec Dot 4 fluid. Has fairly decent wet & dry boiling points, and doesn't seem to pick up moisture too quick. Biggest advantage is that I can find it just about anywhere.
Have a good one,
Mike
Have a good one,
Mike
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Re: Brake Fluid Talk (VetteDrmr)
For daily use I've ended up with the Valvoline Syntec Dot 4 fluid. Has fairly decent wet & dry boiling points, and doesn't seem to pick up moisture too quick. Biggest advantage is that I can find it just about anywhere.
Have a good one,
Mike
Have a good one,
Mike
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Re: Brake Fluid Talk (VetteDrmr)
For daily use I've ended up with the Valvoline Syntec Dot 4 fluid. Has fairly decent wet & dry boiling points, and doesn't seem to pick up moisture too quick. Biggest advantage is that I can find it just about anywhere.
Have a good one,
Mike
Have a good one,
Mike
That's what I'm running.