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Old 08-12-2012, 01:15 PM   #1
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Hi Temp brake fluid

They suggest high temp brake fluid for use on track days. What type and brand do you suggest?
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Old 08-12-2012, 05:26 PM   #2
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MOTUL RBF 600

$15 per 1/2 litre on Amazon
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Old 08-12-2012, 05:45 PM   #3
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I've used the Wilwood 570 brake fluid with good results. I was thinking of switching to the stuff Pete at Pedders recommends....I would have to find the thread that had the name...
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Old 08-12-2012, 07:51 PM   #4
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Used motul the last time and it seemed like it was only my pads that were fading/cooking. No clutch issues either. Got upgraded pads and another flush before the next track day planned.
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Old 08-13-2012, 09:56 AM   #5
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Motul RBF 600, Wilwood 600, Superblue or Castrol SRF. Can´t go wrong with any of those!

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Old 08-13-2012, 01:10 PM   #6
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How many bottles of 1/2 liter do I need to replace the brake fluid before I order?
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Old 08-13-2012, 01:47 PM   #7
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How many bottles of 1/2 liter do I need to replace the brake fluid before I order?

If you are ordering it online I would get at least 3, 2 is usually enough for a full brake flush but it wouldn't hurt to have a spare in case. Plus if you just need to do a quick bleed that extra bottle will come in handy!

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Old 08-17-2012, 08:23 PM   #8
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I used 5

Took my car to a local shop,told them I wanted brakes and clutch bled using a Tech II tool.They said this was their first time on 2010 Camaro.They used 5 1/2 liter bottles.
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Old 08-18-2012, 02:52 PM   #9
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Took my car to a local shop,told them I wanted brakes and clutch bled using a Tech II tool.They said this was their first time on 2010 Camaro.They used 5 1/2 liter bottles.
5 bottles? Doing an abs bleed with a computer is great to insure there is no air in the ABS pump, but the clutch is still done manually. A complete brake system including clutch capacity is about 700ml, add on another 500ml for flushing and cleaning out all the all crap. Using 5 bottles seems quite excessive.
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Old 08-18-2012, 03:33 PM   #10
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I agree

I just think they were unfamiliar with the job and over cautious,but it cost me a couple of bottles.
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Old 08-24-2012, 03:33 AM   #11
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Old 08-24-2012, 09:54 AM   #12
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ive always used super blue fluid. thats what most of the guys i track with use.
the main thing is to keep fresh hi temp fluid in there. like the other guy said, get the extra fluid. i keep a gallon on the shelf in my shop. i sometimes bleed em after day one of a two day event.
get a motive bleeder too. EZ
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Old 08-25-2012, 09:42 AM   #13
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Use superblue, one can, will have some left over. Next time use the amber version of superblue. This way u can always tell difference. By the way, the gm guys used superblue on the gingermna media event with the first 1LE tests. I forgot which article mentioned the superblue. Its made by continental, which is a large automotive supplier for brake parts too.
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Old 08-28-2012, 01:20 AM   #14
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There is only one gold standard for brake fluid and it is Castrol SRF. Carbotech has a concise chart on the better fluids. The SRF Wet Boil is as high as the Dry Boil in another top rated fluid. http://www.ctbrakes.com/brake-fluid.asp

ATE Super Blue/TYP 200 Super Blue is a very high performing brake fluid. A mainstay in German automobiles, Super Blue is arguably the best value for your money in brake fluid. Dry: 280°C (536°F)
Wet: 198°C (388°F) 1 Liter $19.95

Brembo LCF600 LCF600 is the newest brake fluid on the market. Excellent choice for track use. Proven low compressibility. It gives a firmer pedal feel then most other brands. Dry: 316°C (601°F)
Wet: 204°C (399°F) 16.9oz/ .53 quarts
.50 Liter/ 500ml $19.95

CASTROL SRF
The SRF is the absolute best brake fluid on the market, period. If you want the best the Castrol SRF is it. Due to it's extremely high dry & wet boiling points. Dry: 310°C (590°F)
Wet: 270°C (518°F) 1 Liter $79.95

MOTUL RBF600
The world's best selling brake fluid. Developed for all forms and levels of racing, the RBF600 is one of the most popular fluid's on the market today. Dry: 312°C (594°F)
Wet: 216°C (421°F) 16.9oz/ .53 quarts
.50 Liter/ 500ml $22.50

My cars do not see track time with anything other than SRF.
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