Brake Fluid (Daily Driven Track Car)

[CW1343]

I'm ordering the Remote Clutch Fluid reservoir, and would like to upgrade the brake fluid at the time of install. Looking for something a bit more performance oriented, with a higher boiling point. (DOT 4.. etc.?) I have however found this http://www.latemodelrestoration.com/item/MM-MOT77/Motul-Racing-Brake-Fluid . Not sure if there is anything better I should be considering. The car would be used at autocrosses, track days, and see a little daily driving. Any input is greatly appreciated.

 

[Rich D]

I run the RBF600 in my Mustang and my Lightning. It's good stuff, I've never had an issue with it.

 

[kevin2970]

Motul RBF600

 

[CobraRed_96_GT]

Castrol SRF, Motul 600 or 660 or Brembo LCF600 for sho

 

[F.D.Sako]

I use Castrol SRF, but it's a little expensive. You can also use ATE fluid, but may require bleeding more often.

 

[CW1343]

Thanks for the quick responses guys, appreciate it.

 

[SilverCoyote]

You may have already stumbled across this...

https://www.lelandwest.com/brake-fluid-comparison-chart.cfm

I'm planning on doing the fluid swap and bought some Prestone Dot 4, I haven't swapped it out yet. It appears as though the Prestone Dot 4 does not have a higher boiling point than the Dot 3 that came in my car. I guess I'll keep looking...

 

[SilverCoyote]

Also... I've seen some conflicting answers. I'm going to flush my system and probably do a new clutch line at the same time. How much fluid do you need to have on hand before starting this project?

 

[F.D.Sako]

I'd personally make sure that i have 2 bottles on hand (the larger size that's around a qrt).
Just to make sure you have enough, in case of the unexpected.

 

[SilverCoyote]

copy....thanks.....

 

[blownby]

I use it in my daily driver:

Great price and great numbers:

http://www.tirerack.com/brakes/brak...0+High+Performance+Brake+Fluid&cat=BrakeFluid

for the price you can flush it every yr and keep it tip top!

Or if you need higher boiling point:

http://www.tirerack.com/brakes/brak...a+Performance+Race+Brake+Fluid&cat=BrakeFluid

 

[SilverCoyote]

622 dry boiling point... sweet...!! Thanks... I think I'm going to order some of this

 

[blownby]

Also... I've seen some conflicting answers. I'm going to flush my system and probably do a new clutch line at the same time. How much fluid do you need to have on hand before starting this project?

If you have regular brakes, you will want at least 2 for just flushing and adding new clutch line. I'd get 3 to be safe though.

I just put new Hawk HPS 5.0 pads on my brembo brake and added new ss lines, so lost most of the fluid in the calipers.
I needed like 1100ml or just a tad over 2 jars to flush and bleed.

So if your just flushing and redoing clutch line you will need 2 bottles for sure, but 3 on hand can't hurt

I also ordered from autoanything. cheap and quick ship!

 

[SilverCoyote]

Sounds good thanks...!!.. I'm currently driving myself nuts with looking at the highest dry boiling points. I run Stainless Works long tube headers and I figure they are really heating that plastic clutch line up. I'm doing this mainly for clutch function, which I'm not completely happy with at the moment (T56 Magnum XL with RXT clutch). I just took the clutch spring off last night... awesome!!!!!. I'm still going to follow thru with new clutch line and brake fluid swap.

 

[SilverCoyote]

(I'll post this in correct forum later......)

 

[SlowJim]

I use it in my daily driver:

Great price and great numbers:

http://www.tirerack.com/brakes/brak...0+High+Performance+Brake+Fluid&cat=BrakeFluid

for the price you can flush it every yr and keep it tip top!

Or if you need higher boiling point:

http://www.tirerack.com/brakes/brak...a+Performance+Race+Brake+Fluid&cat=BrakeFluid

Wilwood 570 is even cheaper

 

[blownby]

yeah but wet falls all the way to 318*
and is only 12oz
But is good price for sure @$10

stop tech 600 has wet of 383* and is $17 for 500ml

so really not more expensive

 

[bullet3z]

What is the best way to get the old fluid out and the new fluid in? I have been wanting to change mine but I want to make sure I do it right.

 

[QuickHomestead]

I run stoptech fluid as well. I bought it at autoanything when they run there 20% sales. If you are changing your fluid it's super easy to swap out for speed bleeders while you are at it. Made it so much easier for future bleeding procedures.

 

[SilverCoyote]

I have one of these. There are several ways to get the fluid out......
http://www.amazon.com/Mityvac-MV800...&sr=8-5-spell&keywords=one+man+braker+bleeder

You can either use this with a short tube on it or turkey baster to suck all the fluid out of the top of the master cylinder. Then my plan is to hook this to each bleeder screw and suck the fluid out of the system.